Is Copenhagen Central Station open at night?
The station hall at night.
Short answer
Copenhagen Central Station stays open late, but not every hour of the night. As of November 2026 the waiting hall closes for cleaning between kl. 02.15 and 04.30, except on the nights after Friday and Saturday. On those weekend nights S-trains also run all night, kl. 00–06. The DSB 7-Eleven in the station is open kl. 05.00–01.00 on weekdays and around the clock on Saturdays and Sundays.
Why
- Hall closed kl. 02.15–04.30 on weeknights.
- Open on Friday and Saturday nights.
- 7-Eleven open 24 hours at weekends.
Details
The 7-Eleven at Copenhagen Central Station does not sell train tickets, so use the DSB ticket machines or the app at night.
Tip
If you arrive on a weeknight after 02.00, plan to wait somewhere else or take the metro, which runs all night.
What may differ
Opening hours of shops and the hall can change, for example around holidays.
Common misconception
Many travellers think a main station is always open all night.
What actually happens
On weeknights the waiting hall at København H closes for about two hours.
People also ask
- Do S-trains run all night on weekends?
- Which trains leave from Copenhagen Central Station?
- Does the metro run all night?
Sources
- DSB: Copenhagen Central Station (København H)Checked at:
- DSB: S-trainChecked at:
- VisitCopenhagen: The MetroChecked at:
- DSB: Traffic information in the DSB appChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.
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