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Charming old Danish. Here’s how to find it at Copenhagen Central Station

Copenhagen Central Station ( København H ) is, together with the neighboring station Nørrebro, Denmark’s largest hub for land traffic. The station weaves together local traffic, regional flows in the Öresund region, national train traffic to Jutland and Funen – as well as international connections to Sweden and the rest of Europe. < Google Maps > < Streetview > > Wikipedia >

English version.

How to find the station hall

1. Enter through the main entrance at Tivoli

Copenhagen H from Tivoli – Bernstorffsgade

When you pass through the large doors from Bernstorffsgade, you enter the large central hall of Copenhagen Central Station. The entrance is located opposite Tivoli Gardens and is the station’s most frequently used entrance. < Google Maps > < Streetview >

2. Stop a few meters inside

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The large hall opens up in front of you. < Streetview >

Look up:

  • The large electronic departure boards show all trains.
  • You often see several boards for long-distance trains, regional trains and Öresund trains.
  • If you are going on to Sweden, this is where you first check the tracking number.

3. In the middle of the hall

If your destination is Reventlowsgade, you do not need to go out to the platforms. Continue straight ahead through the central corridor of the hall. On the way, you will normally pass:

  • Ticket machines, DSB service desk
  • Kiosks, Cafes
  • 7-Eleven
  • Luggage service and storage lockers

4. If you need a ticket

Approximately in the middle of the hall area there is:

  • Ticket machines. The machines are easy to recognize by their red DSB colors.
  • Manned DSB service

At Copenhagen Central Station (København H), use DSB’s red ticket machines – they are located in the main hall and at the entrances towards Banegårdspladsen/Tivoli. The machines sell both train tickets (DSB) and public transport tickets for the Capital Region (e.g. CityPass and single tickets).dsb+3

Step-by-step in the vending machine

  • Select language : Most DSB machines have English (and often Danish/German). Press the language button and select English if you wish. dsb
  • Select ticket type :
    • Train (DSB) : Single ticket between two stations, bicycle ticket, seat ticket etc.dsb+1
    • Local traffic (DOT/Capital) : Single ticket or City Pass (Small/Large) for bus, metro, S-train and regional train within the zones.dsb+2
  • Select destination/zones : For trains, search for station; for City Pass, select zone area (e.g. “Copenhagen” corresponds to zones 1–4).dsb+1
  • Choose discount card if you have : E.g. Youth/Pensioner if the machine asks (otherwise choose Adult). dsb
  • Pay : The machines take Danish coins , at Copenhagen Central also banknotes , and all major payment cards (contactless/chip).dsb+2
  • Get a ticket and receipt : The paper ticket is printed in the machine. For train tickets, you can sometimes also get a QR code to show in the app/kontroll.dsb+1

Which machine?

  • DSB machines (red, marked “DSB Billetautomat”) at the main entrances and in the hall – best for train tickets and also City Pass.dsb+1
  • Metro vending machines are located at metro stations (on the platform/metro level) – mostly selling metro/bus tickets and City Pass.visitcopenhagen+1
  • At Copenhagen H, it is usually enough to go to one of the DSB machines in the main hall; they cover both trains and local transport.

Payment

  • Cards work well : Visa/Mastercard (incl. contactless) works in the machines.dsb+1
  • Coins/banknotes : Danish coins always; at Copenhagen Central Station and some large stations also banknotes. dsb
  • Receipt : Save the receipt if you need it for inspection or if there are problems with the ticket.

5. If you need a toilet

When you stand in the middle of the hall, there are signs saying “Toilets.” The toilets are located inside the station area and are pay toilets.

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6. If you need to withdraw cash

ATMs are located in the station hall or adjacent to the shopping arcades. Look for “ATM” or Danish “Kontant”. (The exact location varies)

7. As you approach the platform area < Streetview >

  • Stairs lead down to the tracks.
  • Escalators and elevators are available.
  • Signs show ”Tracks 1-13” and S-ban commuter trains.

To continue towards Reventlowsgade, you should not go down to a train platform , but continue along the length of the station building.

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8. Continue through the building

The station is long. Go past the platform steps and continue towards the opposite facade. You will gradually notice that:

  • Service with pharmacy, toilets and police.
  • Commuters are moving towards the metro and S-train.
  • Signs for ”Metro” and ”Reventlowsgade”.

9. Exit Reventlowsgade

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When you come out, you will be on the Vesterbro side of the station, facing Reventlowsgade. < Streetview > Directly outside you will find:

  • Entrance to Metro København H (entrance to Metro also directly from the train platforms).
  • Bicycle parking
  • Taxi ranks
  • Bus stops
  • Hotel Astoria and other hotels in the area

Train

1. Local and regional level (Greater Copenhagen & Region Zealand). From Copenhagen Central Station (København H) you can travel by metro directly from the station’s underground metro platforms.wikipedia+2
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1. Metro from Copenhagen H

From København H (Copenhagen Central Station) there are two metro lines: M3 (Cityringen, red) and M4 (blue) . Here is a concentrated overview of the travel options: m+3. Entrance from the station’s train platforms and from Reventlowsgade – Stampegade.

Lines from Copenhagen H

  • M3 (Cityringen) – circular line around the inner city. Goes in both directions around the ring.mapa-metro+1
  • M4 – cross line between Orientkaj (Nordhavn) and København Syd (Sydhavn), via centrum.mapa-metro+1
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  • Traffic hours: Metro runs 24/7.visitcopenhagen+1
  • Frequency: Every 2–4 minutes during the day, every 8–20 minutes at night.mapa-metro+1
  • Tickets: Same ticket system as S-train and bus (Travel Card or app). Copenhagen Central Station is located in zone 1 .

Directly with M3 (Cityringen)

  • City Hall Square – 1 min (next station) Copenhagen Metro
  • Gammel Strand – 2 min Copenhagen Metro
  • Nørreport – approx. 3–4 min Copenhagen metro
  • Kongens Nytorv – approx. 5–6 minutes (change to M1/M2 here)
  • Østerport – approx. 7–8 min (connection to S-train and regional trains)
  • Frederiksberg / Forum / Fasanvej / Lindevang / Flintholm / Vanløse – 6–12 min depending on direction around the ring

Directly with M4

  • Copenhagen South – about 6–7 minutes south
  • Havneholmen / Enghave Brygge / Sluseholmen / Mozarts Plads – 2–6 min south+1
  • Østerport – about 7–8 minutes north
  • Nordhavn / Orientkaj – about 10–12 minutes north

With a change (via Kongens Nytorv or Østerport)

  • Lufthavnen (Kastrup) – change to M2 at Kongens Nytorv; in total approx. 15–18 minmapa-metro+1
  • Amagerbro / Christianshavn / Bella Center / Ørestad / Vestamager – change to M1/M2 at Kongens Nytorv; approx. 10–20 min depending on destinationm+2

3. S-train.

The station is a major artery for Greater Copenhagen. It connects to the S-train network (the city’s commuter train) which connects the surrounding municipalities, as well as the metro (lines M3 and M4 at the station København H / Rådhuspladsen / København H ’s own direct connections) which provides quick access to the rest of the inner city. The S-trains run from approximately 05:00 to 00:30 ; on Fridays and Saturdays they also run at night. < Wikipedia >

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From København H (Copenhagen Central Station) :

  1. Follow the signs for the S-train and walk down to the S-train platforms.
  2. Check the line letter and final station on the board – for example A, B, C, E or H.
  3. Choose the train that stops at your destination and get off at the correct station.
  4. Buy a ticket in the DOT app , the DSB app or at a ticket machine before departure. The ticket is zone-based and is normally valid for both S-trains, metro and buses within the zones you have purchased.

4. Kastrup, Copenhagen Airport

  • .Go to the departure board at København H and look for: Lufthavnen , Københavns Lufthavn . Sometimes Malmö , Helsingborg or another Swedish destination, as the Öresundståg also stops at the airport.
  • Check the current track number on the departure board . Trains to the airport normally depart from the long-distance/regional train tracks, usually tracks 1–8 .
  • Buy your ticket before boarding. A standard ticket from Copenhagen city center to the airport is a three-zone ticket .
  • The journey takes approximately 13–15 minutes .
  • Get off at the station Københavns Lufthavn . Follow the signs to Terminal 3 , where the train station is located.
  • From Terminal 3, proceed to the correct terminal and check-in area.

Alternative: Metro

  • Follow the signs to the Metro at København H. Take line M2 towards Lufthavnen .
  • Get off at the final station Lufthavnen .
  • The metro station is located directly at Terminal 3.
  • The metro runs frequently during the day and the journey takes about 15 minutes.

5. Regional train Zealand

DSB operates an extensive network of regional trains ( regionaltog ) from Copenhagen Central Station (København H) out across Zealand. Tickets and travel cards are easiest to buy via the DSB app or Rejseplanen , where you can also see real-time departures from the tracks at København H. < DSB line map > < travel planner > < ticket purchase >

Tracks 1–2 Copenhagen H: Often used for trains heading north (such as the Coastal Line towards Helsingør) as well as trains that continue on through Copenhagen.

Tracks 3–6: Frequently used for regional trains towards the interior of Zealand (for example towards Roskilde, Holbæk, Kalundborg or the Southern Line).

  • The coastal railway (North Jutland/Helsingør line):
    • Route: København H – Rungsted Kyst – Helsingør.
    • Frequency: Normally every 20 minutes.
    • Travel time: Approximately 45–50 minutes to Helsingør.
  • The Northern Line:
    • Route: København H – Hillerød.
    • Frequency: Every 20 minutes during rush hour, otherwise half-hourly service.
    • Travel time: Approximately 40–45 minutes.
  • Frederikssund Line (S-train/Regional train):
  • Vestbanen (against Roskilde, Holbæk and Kalundborg):
    • Route: København H – Roskilde – Holbæk – Kalundborg.
    • Frequency: Trains to Roskilde run very frequently (several per hour, even long-distance trains); further towards Kalundborg, trains usually run every hour.
    • Travel time: About 20 minutes to Roskilde and about 1 hour and 45 minutes to Kalundborg.
  • South lane (towards Køge, Næstved and Nykøbing Falster):
    • Route: København H – Køge – Næstved – Nykøbing F.
    • Frequency: Hourly or half-hourly service depending on the route (reinforced with DSB’s regional trains via the new Køge Nord station and the fixed connection).
    • Travel time: Approximately 1 hour to Næstved and approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to Nykøbing Falster.

6. Öresund Trains (Sweden–Denmark)

The trains run around the clock and connect Copenhagen with Malmö, Lund, Helsingborg, Gothenburg, Kalmar and Karlskrona via the Öresund Bridge. < Wikipedia >This makes the station a daily commuter arena for tens of thousands of Swedes and Danes. You buy a ticket before you board. Tickets can be purchased :

Check the departure board at the station. Trains to Sweden normally depart from tracks 1–8 , usually from the southbound tracks 5–8 , but the track can change. If the ticket is in an app, it must be purchased and available before boarding. Bring a valid ID or passport. When traveling from Copenhagen to Sweden, the train normally runs:

  • Copenhagen H. Kastrup. Also goes towards Österport
  • Hyllie. Malmö C. The journey normally takes about 40 minutes.
  • Some trains continue towards Lund, Helsingborg, Hässleholm, Halmstad or Gothenburg. Timetables .

Buses

City stops

Airport buses

Bus line 5C operates between Copenhagen H (Central Station) and Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup). It operates 24 hours a day.

From Copenhagen H the bus departs from Bernstorffsgade / Hovedbanegården). < Streetview > At Kastrup the bus stops at the airport’s ground terminal (often at Terminal 3 / arrivals).

Long-distance traffic

The long-distance buses do not depart from the station building itself at København H , but from Københavns Busterminal , about a 10-minute walk from the central station. The terminal has 15 stops/platforms for long-distance buses. Carsten Niebuhrs Gade 30, [bing.com] , [busterminal.dk] < route > < Google Maps > < Streetview > [

Stop at Käpenhamn H, travel to the bus terminal

  • S train via Dybbølsbro Station (approx. 200 m)
  • Bus line 11 , bus line 17
  • Metro M4 via station Havneholmen (approx. 500 m)
  • FlixBus < trip planner >
    • Sweden: Malmö, Gothenburg, Stockholm
    • Norway: Oslo
    • Germany: Hamburg, Berlin
    • Rest of Europe: Amsterdam, Prague, Vienna, etc.
  • View Bus4You < trip planner >
    • Gothenburg
    • Oslo
  • Sinbad
    • Poland: Gdańsk, Warsaw, Kraków. Katowice
  • Comati PSG
    • Romania: Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca-

/ By Ingemar Lindmark

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