Capital city in Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Getting around Copenhagen
How to get around Copenhagen
Metro, S-train and buses share one zone ticket; bikes beat everything in the center. Use the DOT Billetter app or Rejsekort, and tap in with a travel card or app.
Ways to get around Copenhagen
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Metro (M1–M4) | 24–36 DKK per zone ticket | Runs 24 hours, every few minutes; M2 goes to the airport |
| S-train and regional trains | 24–36 DKK per zone ticket | Same tickets as the metro; connects to Malmö, Roskilde, Helsingør |
| City bikes and rental bikes | About 100–200 DKK per day | Flat, with bike lanes everywhere; Donkey Republic is a common rental |
| Harbour bus | Zone ticket, 24+ DKK | Yellow boats along the harbor to Opera and Refshaleøen |
Ride-hailing apps in Copenhagen
A 5 km ride costs about kr.130–220 ($20–33).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Books licensed taxis; fares like regular taxis |
| Bolt | Often a little cheaper; supply thins late at night |
- Taxis are metered and expensive; Dantaxi's app and street ranks work too. Most trips are faster by metro or bike.
Arriving in Copenhagen
Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) (CPH)
Metro M2 to Kongens Nytorv in 15 min, about 40 DKK for 3–4 zones; train to Central about 13 min; taxi 250–400 DKK.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. EU/EEA licences are valid; most others work for visits if in Latin script, otherwise carry an IDP.
- Onward travel in Denmark: DSB trains link Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus and Aalborg in under five hours; buses and ferries reach the islands. Distances are short and Rejseplanen covers everything.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Copenhagen?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Bolt.
What's the best way to get around Copenhagen?
Metro, S-train and buses share one zone ticket; bikes beat everything in the center. Use the DOT Billetter app or Rejsekort, and tap in with a travel card or app.
How do I get from the airport to Copenhagen?
Metro M2 to Kongens Nytorv in 15 min, about 40 DKK for 3–4 zones; train to Central about 13 min; taxi 250–400 DKK.
Is Copenhagen walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- DSB (national rail)
- Rejseplanen journey planner
- Metroselskabet (Copenhagen Metro)
- Copenhagen Airport
- Wonderful Copenhagen
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