7 of the best · Copenhagen, Denmark
The four Metro lines and the M2 to the airport, DSB and the S-tog, the trains to Malmö, Helsingør and Roskilde, tickets in the DOT app, and the overnight ferry to Oslo.
Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Copenhagen.
The back story
The four Metro lines, the M2 to the airport, the S-tog and DSB trains, the Øresund trains to Malmö, the harbour buses and the city bikes: how to get around.
M1, M2, M3 and M4
The driverless Metro: M1, M2 to the airport, M3 the City Circle and M4 to Orientkaj and København Syd.
CPH, 15 minutes by Metro
Copenhagen Airport at Kastrup, about 15 minutes from the centre by Metro or train from Terminal 3.
In-depth stories behind the list.
The back story
The four Metro lines, the M2 to the airport, the S-tog and DSB trains, the Øresund trains to Malmö, the harbour buses and the city bikes: how to get around.
In the city.
M1, M2, M3 and M4
The driverless Metro: M1, M2 to the airport, M3 the City Circle and M4 to Orientkaj and København Syd.
One ticket for bus, train and Metro
Tickets for the buses, trains, Metro and harbour buses: the DOT app or a Rejsekort.
DSB and the S-tog.
Beside Tivoli
The city’s main station, beside Tivoli, for DSB, the S-tog and the Metro.
Regional trains and the S-tog
Denmark’s national railway: regional trains to Helsingør, Roskilde and Malmö, and the S-tog suburban network.
Arriving.
CPH, 15 minutes by Metro
Copenhagen Airport at Kastrup, about 15 minutes from the centre by Metro or train from Terminal 3.
To Oslo.
