From the airport to the city centre Copenhagen
Most travelers arrive in Copenhagen by air, with the airport just 15 minutes from the city center. It can be reached by train to Central Station, or by metro on line M2 to Nørreport or Kongens Nytorv. Tickets cost around DKK 36. The metro runs 24 hours a day, with a frequency of 20 minutes in the evening and once an hour at night.
For your return journey , passport control and access to the terminal will be much shorter than elsewhere. To help you save time and make the most of the shopping area, 133 check-in kiosks are available in the departure terminal.
For further information, visit the airport website www.cph.dk/en
If you need it, you can have a massage, discover physiotherapy or acupuncture in the expert hands of certified therapists! Where to find them: Terminal 2,2nd floor. To book, visit www.fysiq.dk; email: [email protected] / +45 32 52 35 60; Price: 331 DKK per 30-minute session. Opening hours subject to change: Monday - Thursday: 05:30-21:30; Friday: 05:30-19:00; Saturday/Sun: 08:00-16:00.
Arrival by train Copenhagen
Every day, almost 100,000 passengers pass through Københavns Hovedbanegård, Copenhagen's main railway station. It is the main hub of the national rail network managed by the national railway company Danske StatsBaner or DSB. (www.dsb.dk/en)
Access times tothe Station Hall vary according to the day of the week: Sunday to Thursday (and public holidays) from 4.30 a.m. to 2 a.m., Friday and Saturday from midnight to midnight.
If the Hall is closed, access to the platforms is via Tietgensgade. You'll also find plenty of shops, a useful tourist information point open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm, and a cash dispenser where you can buy Danish kroner.
Three other stations, Østerport, Verterport and Nørreport, connect the city to the suburbs with the S-Tog, the equivalent of the French RER.
Arrival by boat Copenhagen
Let's not forget that Copenhagen is first and foremost a port. The city network includes two boat-bus lines run by the same operator as the standard buses. You'll easily recognize them by their yellow color. They serve ten stops around the waterfront: six on the Zealand side and four on the Amager side. Since 2020, they have been fully electric. They can carry up to 80 people, 8 bicycles and four baby carriages or wheelchairs (outside peak hours).
Havnebus 991 travels south to Teglholmen.
Havnebus 992 runs north to Orientkajen. From 6.25 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, from 10 a.m. weekends and public holidays.
Havnebus 993 operates after 7pm on Opera nights. The shuttle runs between Nyhavn and the Opera 60 to 90 minutes before curtain-up. For the return trip between the Opera and Nyhavn, it's... as long as there are spectators at the port bus stop!
Don't worry, tickets are valid here too. Another advantage is that you can discover the city to the rhythm of the waves. Hoist high!
Public transport Copenhagen
This network is active day and night, 24 hours a day, thanks to special services (train, metro and night bus), although they are less frequent than during the day, about every 20 minutes instead of every 2. Most tickets can be used on all lines and transport services.
With the Copenhagen Card, you can travel freely on the entire metropolitan area bus, metro and train network. It is valid for 24, 48, 72 or 120 hours from the time it is stamped. Good to know: an adult can take two children under 12 free of charge with his/her ticket!
Fare 24h: adult 64 €, child (12-15 yrs) 35 €; 48h: adult 94 €, child 52 €; 72h: adult 118 €, child 63 €; 120h: adult 154 €, child 83 €.
More than 87 sites and monuments are included in the package. To buy online, click on www.copenhagencard.dk
Good news, the metro has expanded. Since September 2019, the Cityringen - colloquially known as the Ring or M3 - serves 17 stations around the city center. The M4 line, which runs through the new Nordhavn eco-district, will be extended to Sydhavn at the end of 2024. It links Orientkaj to Ny Ellebjerg. As a result of these network improvements, bus routes will be completely overhauled. So watch out for changes in line numbers and stops.
For all traffic information, visit www.intl.m.dk. To plan your route, visit www.rejseplanen.dk
There are a number of options availableto help you travel with peace of mind . Single tickets cost DKK 24 (valid for 1h15). The City Pass allows you to travel from 24 to 120 hours, zones 1 to 4 (including the airport) for DKK 90 to 340 per adult, free for children under 12; zones 1 to 99 from 24 to 120 hours for DKK 180 to 680. To purchase online, visit https://dinoffentligetransport.dk.
Bike, scooters & co Copenhagen
Cycling is the DNA of Copenhageners. It's the safest, fastest and most pleasant way to get around, even if the flow of two-wheelers is intense at rush hour. But the good energy it radiates is terribly contagious and motivates even the most indecisive. Important to know: bicycles have priority over cars AND pedestrians! There are a few rules to know before you start. Raise your hand before stopping, hold out your arm to signal a change of direction, use the bell before overtaking... To find out more, read the online leaflet: copenhagen-cycling-guidelines-_2559.
Access to the metro with your bike is permitted outside rush hours (Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 9.00am and 3.30pm to 5.30pm) and subject to a supplement of DKK 14. Free access on S-trains, boat buses and Movia Bus throughout Zealand.
Electric bike rental on BOLT E-bike: DKK 10 per unlocking + DKK 2.25/min (base price). Contact: [email protected]
Other option: https://www.donkey.bike/cities/bike-rental-copenhagen/; rates for 24h/119 DKK, 48h/169 DKK.
As for scooters, they are a new means of transport that has become hugely popular since summer 2019. To cope with this trend, the municipality has introduced strict measures, particularly in the case of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It has also announced that access to the city center, which is mainly pedestrian, will be limited to 200 machines, with a maximum of 3,000 other electric scooters available throughout the city. Online BOLT rental at https://bolt.eu/fr-fr/cities/copenhagen/. A fixed fee is charged for unlocking a vehicle. The journey is then billed by the minute. Rates may vary depending on the day of the week or time of day. To view the current rate, select a vehicle on the interactive map in the BOLT application.
We'll say it again: for a fun-filled holiday, please observe the traffic regulations in force!
With a driver Copenhagen
Cabs are a safe and quick way to get around, day or night, especially if you're carrying a lot of luggage, but they're still expensive. Average cost from the airport to the city center: around €138 (3 people and two suitcases maximum), but the best way to get around is by metro.
However, if you're traveling with several people, the fare will be split, especially as the drivers accept up to four passengers. Payment by credit card is accepted, and vehicles can be adapted to take your bicycles.
Alternatively, opt for Blacklane, the VTC service with private chauffeur https://www.blacklane.com/fr/service-vtc-copenhague/. You can book your private car online or with the Blacklane smartphone app, available for iOS and Android. Costs are always calculated in advance, so there are no nasty surprises! Your vehicle can wait 60 minutes free of charge at the airport, cancellation is free up to one hour before pick-up, and a bottle of water is included.
By car Copenhagen
What to do? Copenhagen by car is not the best option. Parking spaces are hard to come by, and parking lots are expensive, costing DKK 12 to 50 per hour, DKK 250 to 400 for 24 hours, with rates varying from district to district, including at night! To find the nearest parking lot, rates and availability, there's one solution: the Parkme app (https://www.parkme.com/fr/copenhagen-dk-parking).
Parking is free at weekends from Saturday 5pm to Monday 8am, as well as on Constitution Day (June 5), Christmas Eve (December 24) and public holidays.
You canalso rent a car from one of the many rental agencies at the airport.
Accessibility Copenhagen
Comfort and accessibility are very much Danish concerns. In fact, in 2016, Copenhagen won the European Urban Public Space award for its urban accessibility policy. Numerous public areas, museums, theaters, etc. are equipped with robotized doors, elevators and ramps.
In metro stations and railway stations, the elevators tend to be XXL in size. They've figured out that between the cargo bikes, the numerous strollers and the cyclists in transit, space is at a premium. So it's all the more practical for people with reduced mobility. Just look for the bicycle pictogram to make sure you're not mistaken... To access the compartment, the platforms are at the same height as the carriages, thanks to a retractable platform. The blind and partially sighted are not forgotten. Sidewalks are paved, and some pedestrian crossings are equipped with podotactile guidance, warning strips and audible signals.
