Arrival & Transport
Arrival by Plane
Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport (CPH)
The Københavns Lufthavn (Kastrup) is Scandinavia's largest airport and is located just 8 km southeast of the city center — one of the best-connected airports in Europe. Fun Fact: The airport is partly on the island of Amager and partly on artificially reclaimed land.
Flight Connections from Germany
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines — The Scandinavian airline. From Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart. Flight time: 1–1.5 hours. Prices: from 70€ return.
- Ryanair / easyJet / Eurowings — Affordable connections from many German cities, often from 20€ one-way.
- Lufthansa — Direct from Frankfurt and Munich. Reliable and comfortable.
- Norwegian — Affordable direct connections from Berlin, Hamburg, Munich.
From the Airport to the City Center
| Option | Price | Duration | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro M2 | 38 DKK (5€) | 15 Min. | Direct from Terminal 3 to Kongens Nytorv (Nyhavn) and Nørreport. 24/7, every 4–6 Min. Best option! |
| Regional Train (DSB) | 38 DKK (5€) | 13 Min. | To the main station (Københavns H). Every 10 Min. |
| Bus 5A | 38 DKK (5€) | 30–40 Min. | Stops at many points in the center. Useful if the hotel is on the route. |
| Taxi | 200–300 DKK (27–40€) | 20 Min. | No fixed price, but metered. Taxis at the airport are reputable. |
Tipp
Immediately buy a Rejsekort (rechargeable public transport card) at the airport — it is significantly cheaper than single tickets. Or use the DOT app (Din Offentlige Transport) to purchase tickets via smartphone. The Copenhagen Card includes unlimited public transport.
Arrival by Train & Ferry
By Train from Germany
The train connection Hamburg–Copenhagen takes about 4.5 hours and is one of the most beautiful rail routes in Northern Europe. The train travels through Schleswig-Holstein, crosses the border at Padborg, and reaches Copenhagen via the bridges. Prices: from 29€ with early booking via DSB (Danish State Railways) or Deutsche Bahn.
By Ferry
The Scandlines ferry Puttgarden–Rødby (45 minutes) is the classic route for drivers and is also used by trains (the ferry transports the train!). From 2029, the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel is expected to replace the crossing — then the journey Hamburg–Copenhagen will only take 2.5 hours.
By Car
From Hamburg via the ferry (or the future tunnel) to Copenhagen: approx. 4.5–5 hours. Note: In Copenhagen, a car is more of a burden than an advantage — parking is expensive (up to 35 DKK/hour in the center = 4.70€), the streets are optimized for cyclists, and public transport is excellent. If you have a car, park it at the hotel and use bike and Metro.
Local Transport
Metro
Copenhagen's Metro is futuristic: fully automated (driverless!), runs 24/7 (every night, every hour) and has 4 lines. The M1 and M2 connect the airport, center, and Nørrebro. The M3 (Cityringen, opened in 2019) is a ring under the city center and stops at all important points (Kongens Nytorv, Marmorkirken, Frederiksberg, Nørreport). The M4 goes to Nordhavn and the new harbor district. Single ride: 24 DKK (3.20€), cheaper with Rejsekort.
S-Tog (Suburban Train)
The red S-Tog connect the suburbs and are useful for day trips (Hillerød/Frederiksborg, Helsingør via regional train). Same tickets as Metro and bus.
Bus
The bus network perfectly complements Metro and S-Tog. The harbor buses (line 991 and 992) are boats that navigate the harbor as water buses — free with Rejsekort/Copenhagen Card! They connect the main station, Nyhavn, Holmen, the Opera, and Nordatlantens Brygge. Cheapest canal tour in Copenhagen.
Bicycle
The best mode of transport in Copenhagen is the bicycle — faster than the bus, more flexible than the Metro, cheaper than both. Rental bikes from 60 DKK/day (8€) via Donkey Republic (app) or Bycyklen. The city is completely flat — ideal for cyclists. Bicycles can be taken for free on the S-Tog (not on the Metro during peak hours).
On Foot
Copenhagen is extremely pedestrian-friendly. The main attractions are within a 2-kilometer radius. From Tivoli to Nyhavn: 15 minutes. From Nyhavn to the Little Mermaid: 20 minutes. You only really need Metro or bike if you plan to visit the outer districts (Nørrebro, Vesterbro) or day trips.
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