Public Transport in Copenhagen: Apps, Tickets & Tips 2026

Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup/CPH) is located just 12 km from the city centre on Amager island. The Metro M2 connects directly from Terminal 3 to the centre — it's the fastest, cheapest and most convenient option for almost all travellers.

Metro M2 (RECOMMENDED)

• Route: CPH Airport → Øresund → Amager Strand → Christianshavn → Kongens Nytorv (city centre)
• Time: ~15 minutes to Kongens Nytorv, ~24 minutes to Copenhagen H (with change at Vanløse/Frederiksberg)
• Price: DKK 46 (5-zone ticket or contactless tap)
• Frequency: Every 4–6 minutes, runs 24 hours a day
• Station access: Metro station is directly in Terminal 3 — no shuttle required

🚂 Regional Train (DSB — same price, slightly faster to Central Station)

• DSB trains from the airport run directly to Copenhagen H (Central Station) in ~14 minutes
• Same 5-zone fare as the Metro (DKK 46)
• Useful if your hotel is near Central Station or Nørreport
• Trains leave from the lower train level (same building as Terminal 3)

How to pay

• Contactless works on Metro (M1–M4) and S-tog gates, and on many bus card readers — fastest payment method. Use Rejseplanen to plan routes across all modes.
• Tap in AND out every time — fares are distance-based, calculated between your check-in and check-out station.
• Harbour buses (routes 901, 902, 905) are included in your regular ticket — use them like a regular bus.
• Bikes on the Metro outside peak hours (not Mon–Fri 07:00–09:00 and 15:30–17:30) — DKK 14 per journey.

Fare rules to know

• One card = one passenger — each person must tap their own card or ticket.
• Danish public transport is almost entirely cashless — machines accept cards, not cash.
• Inspectors check frequently; the fine for fare evasion is DKK 750 (≈ €100).

Quick Check before boarding

• Contactless bank card ready — or Rejsekort app installed
• Rejseplanen app downloaded for route planning
• Airport: take Metro M2 from Terminal 3 — no bus needed
• Tap both IN and OUT at every journey start and end
• Children under 12 travel free with a paying adult (max 2 per adult)

Age Limits & Prices

Tips for Families

• Children under 12 travel completely free when accompanied by a paying adult — up to 2 children per adult ticket
• For a third child, buy a child ticket via the DOT Mobilbillet app or station machine
• Strollers are allowed on all Metro, S-tog and buses — use the wide doors and lifts at Metro stations
• All Metro stations have lifts — great for pushchairs and wheelchair users
• Harbour buses (routes 901, 902, 905) are included in your regular transport ticket and kids love the water views

🧮 Cost Estimate for a 3-day Family Trip

• Adults (2×): tap contactless or buy a 72h pass (DKK 220 each)
• Children 0–11: travel free alongside paying adults
• Airport to centre: DKK 46 per adult (M2 Metro, 5 zones)
• Estimated transport budget per adult: DKK 220–350 for a 3-day city trip

★★★★★ 5 / 5

Copenhagen is one of Europe's most accessible cities for travellers with reduced mobility. The Metro was built from the ground up with accessibility in mind, and the S-tog network has been progressively upgraded.

Metro: Fully Accessible

• Lifts: All Metro stations have at least one lift — fully operational
• Step-free boarding: Trains are level with the platform — no gap, no steps
• Tactile guidance paths: Present at all stations and platforms
• Wide doors: Accommodate wheelchairs, strollers and mobility aids
• Audio announcements: All stations and trains in Danish and English

🚂 S-tog: Mostly Accessible

• Most S-tog stations have lifts — check Rejseplanen for real-time lift status
• Modern S-tog trains have low-floor sections and spaces for wheelchairs
• Staff assistance: available at Copenhagen H and major stations

Buses: Good Coverage

• All new Movia buses are low-floor with ramps
• Priority seats clearly marked near the front
• Harbour buses have accessible boarding points — inform the driver when arriving

🛠️ Assistance & Extra Info

• CPH Airport: Fully accessible Metro station — level boarding from Terminal 3
• Guide dogs: Allowed on all transport
• Passenger Service: DSB Handicapservice — dedicated disability booking line: +45 70 13 14 19 (book 12h in advance for escorted platform access)

Visual Impairment

• Tactile paving: Present at all Metro Cityringen stations and S-tog platforms (tested and approved by Dansk Blindesamfund). Note: Metro tactile tiles are dark grey rather than the standard yellow — a documented aesthetic compromise that reduces visibility for passengers with residual vision.
• Audio announcements: Metro trains announce the next stop; S-tog trains call all stops via external door speakers and onboard PA. Rejsekort card readers emit distinct audio feedback (check-in vs check-out). Ticket machines require sighted assistance — no Braille confirmed.
• Assistance & discounts: DSB Handicapservice provides escorted platform access, bookable 12h in advance (tel. 70 13 14 19). Reduced-rate annual travel pass available for Dansk Blindesamfund members.

Copenhagen's night transport advantage: the 24/7 Metro

Unlike most European cities, Copenhagen's Metro runs around the clock every day of the week. If you stay near a Metro station, you have no night transport problem at all. S-tog and buses have reduced night schedules but cover the rest of the city.

Night Buses

Movia operates night buses (N-prefix) that run along S-tog routes when the trains stop. They're slower than the Metro but cover areas like Valby, Vanløse, Hvidovre and other western suburbs.

⛵ Harbour Buses

Copenhagen's harbour buses (Havnebus) are one of the city's hidden gems — a scenic water route across the inner harbour, included in your regular transport ticket.

• Routes: 901 (Nordre Toldbod → Refshaleøen), 902 (Royal Library → Fisketorvet), 905 (inner harbour loop)
• Included in any valid ticket or Rejsekort — no extra cost
• Runs approximately 06:00–22:30 daily
• Great for reaching Nyhavn, the Royal Library (Black Diamond) and Operaen

Bikes (Cycling Capital of the World)

Copenhagen is one of the world's best cycling cities — 60%+ of residents cycle to work. As a tourist, cycling is one of the best ways to see the city.

• Bycyklen (electric city bikes): DKK 30 for 30 minutes via the app — stations throughout the city centre
• Donkey Republic: Standard bikes, DKK 35/hour — book via app
• Lime: E-scooters available throughout Copenhagen — DKK 1,50 start + DKK 2,50/min
• Dedicated bike lanes on virtually every main road — cycling is safe and well-signed

Taxis

• Metered taxis available throughout the city — flag them on the street or book via app
• Start fare: approx. DKK 47 + DKK 12–18/km depending on time of day
• Copenhagen taxis are significantly more expensive than in most European cities
• Apps: Taxa 4×35 (most common), Dantaxi

🚗 Ride-Hailing

• Uber: Available in Copenhagen (UberX and Comfort)
• Bolt: Available, often cheaper than Uber in Copenhagen

Denmark has excellent 5G coverage throughout Copenhagen and most of the country. The Metro and many public spaces have free WiFi. An eSIM is the most convenient way to stay connected from the moment you land.

Don't drag your suitcase around Copenhagen's cobbled streets. Central Station (København H) has lockers, and luggage storage services are available near the main tourist areas.