How do I get from the airport to the city in Copenhagen?
Take the Metro directly from Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) to the city center. The M2 line runs 24 hours, seven days a week, departing every four to six minutes during the day and every 15 to 20 minutes overnight. The ride to Kongens Nytorv, the hub connecting to the rest of the Metro network, takes roughly 15 minutes; to Copenhagen Central Station (via a transfer at Vanløse, or simply riding to Nørreport and walking or taking another line), budget around 20 minutes. A single ticket costs 36 DKK as of 2024. If you're staying more than two or three days, a Copenhagen Card covers all public transit including this airport connection and pays for itself quickly with museum entries factored in. Taxis are readily available outside arrivals and run 250 to 350 DKK to the center depending on traffic. Skip the rideshare apps unless you already have an account configured, as the Metro is faster and requires zero negotiation.
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