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When will the new M5 metro line open in Copenhagen?

A fifth line in two phases

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Short answer

M5 is a planned new metro line with 9 stations that will open in two phases. The first phase, planned for 2036, has five underground stations, among them Copenhagen Central Station, DR Byen and Lergravsparken, and one elevated station near Prags Boulevard. The second phase, planned for 2045, adds stations at Refshaleøen, Lynetteholm S and Lynetteholm N. As of November 2026 the line is in tender, with two bidders taken forward to build the first phase.

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Why

  1. Phase 1: planned for 2036.
  2. Phase 2: planned for 2045.
  3. It will be a separate line with its own trains.

Details

M5 will get a new control and maintenance centre at Prøvestenen.

Tip

If you move to Copenhagen for many years, look at the planned M5 stations when you choose an area to live.

What may differ

Whether the phase 2 stations will be underground or elevated is still to be decided, and dates can move.

Common misconception

Some think M5 will open in a few years.

What actually happens

The first phase of M5 is not planned to open before 2036.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

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