Copenhagen Central Station to Nyhavn: metro, walk, taxi
København H sits on the edge of the inner city, about 2 km from Kongens Nytorv. Metro M3 and M4 both run direct to Kongens Nytorv in three stops for a 24 kroner ticket, and Nyhavn is a five minute walk from there. Walking from the station takes about 30 minutes and is flat. A taxi suits a late arrival or a lot of luggage.
- Cheapest
- FreeWalk via Strøget · 30 min
- Fastest
- 15 minMetro M3 and M4 to Kongens Nytorv · DKK 24
- Taxi
- DKK 90–DKK 130Taxi from the station rank · 15 min
Walk via Strøget: about 30 min on foot, and it costs nothing.
On foot
Walk via Strøget
30 min
For the groupFree
Walk via Strøget
On foot · free · about 2 km
- Per person
- Free
- Door to door
- 30 min
- Runs
- 24 hours
- Frequency
- Any time
- Board at
- Exit by Bernstorffsgade and Vesterbrogade, towards Rådhuspladsen
- Suitcases
- Fine
Metro
Metro M3 and M4 to Kongens Nytorv
15 min
For the groupDKK 48
Metro M3 and M4 to Kongens Nytorv
Metroen · 24 kroner, 2 zones · 3 stops
- Per person
- DKK 24
- Door to door
- 15 min
- Runs
- 24 hours
- Frequency
- every 3 min by day
- Board at
- Metro entrance, Reventlowsgade exit on the west side of the station
- Suitcases
- Fine
Taxi
Taxi from the station rank
15 min
For the groupDKK 90–DKK 130estimate
Taxi from the station rank
Copenhagen taxis · metered · no fixed fare
- Per person
- DKK 90–DKK 130 per vehicle
- Door to door
- 15 min
- Runs
- 24 hours
- Frequency
- Rank outside the east exit
- Board at
- Taxi rank outside the east side of the station hall, on the platform 1 side
- Suitcases
- Carried for you
Every option in detail
MetroMetro M3 and M4 to Kongens Nytorv
- DKK 24
- 15 min
- 24 hours
- → Kongens Nytorv, then 5 minutes on foot to Nyhavn
Follow the signs marked with the M from the main hall to the Reventlowsgade exit and take either M3 or M4. Both run København H, Rådhuspladsen, Gammel Strand, Kongens Nytorv, so any train takes you there in about 5 minutes. A 2-zone single is 24 kroner under the 2026 DOT tariff, bought in the DOT Tickets app or at the metro machines before you ride. The metro runs around the clock. Use the exit at Kongens Nytorv marked Nyhavn.
On footWalk via Strøget
- DKK 0
- 30 min
- 24 hours
- → Kongens Nytorv in about 30 minutes
From the station walk to Rådhuspladsen and follow the pedestrian street Strøget east to Kongens Nytorv, then a short walk to Nyhavn. The ground is flat but some stretches are cobbled and crowded, so a large case is awkward. It takes about 30 minutes to Kongens Nytorv with luggage. This works well with a small bag and for a hotel in the inner city. Otherwise the metro is quicker and still cheap.
TaxiTaxi from the station rank
- DKK 90–DKK 130 per vehicle (estimate)
- 15 min
- 24 hours
- → Any address in the inner city
Taxi fares in Copenhagen are metered and there is no published fixed fare from the station to the centre. A trip of about 2 km to Nyhavn costs roughly 90 to 130 kroner by day, scaled from the metered fares quoted by Wonderful Copenhagen, and more in the evening and at weekends. Treat the range as an estimate. Most taxis take cards and drivers help with cases. It saves little time over the metro, so it makes sense with heavy bags or after midnight.
The same trip in a different situation
Arriving late at night
Metro M3 and M4 run all night. After midnight on Friday and Saturday trains come about every 8 minutes, and on other nights about every 20 minutes between 01:00 and 07:00. S-trains also run on Friday and Saturday nights, but you should check the DSB or Rejseplanen for the timetable on other nights. Taxis wait at the station at night and are the easiest choice with luggage.
See the comparison →4 people, 4 suitcasesTravelling as a group of four
Four people on 2-zone tickets pay 96 kroner in total. A taxi at about 90 to 130 kroner works out at 23 to 33 kroner each, which is close to the 24 kroner metro fare per person. For four people with large bags the taxi is the easier choice on this short trip. For one or two travellers the metro at 24 kroner is cheaper.
See the comparison →Practical tips
- The metro is reached through the Reventlowsgade exit on the west side. Follow the M signs from the main hall.
- The taxi rank is outside the east exit, on the platform 1 side, across the road from Tivoli.
- Lockers and the luggage centre (Bagagecenter) are down the stairs in the corner of the main hall near platforms 11 and 12.
- S-trains run from København H to Nørreport in one stop, then metro M1 or M2 to Kongens Nytorv in one more. It is slower than the direct metro, so use it only if your train arrives on that platform.
- A City Pass Small costs 100 kroner for 24 hours in zones 1 to 4 and pays off from about four rides.
- City bus 26 also connects Hovedbanegården with Nyhavn every 20 minutes or so. Check Rejseplanen for the exact stop.
Questions travellers ask
How do I get from Copenhagen Central Station to Nyhavn?
Take Metro M3 or M4 from København H to Kongens Nytorv, 3 stops in about 5 minutes for 24 kroner, then walk 5 minutes to Nyhavn. Door to door it takes about 15 minutes.
Which metro line goes from Copenhagen Central Station to Kongens Nytorv?
Both M3 and M4. They share the track through Rådhuspladsen and Gammel Strand to Kongens Nytorv. Either train gets you there.
How much is a metro ticket in Copenhagen?
A 2-zone single costs 24 kroner under the 2026 DOT tariff. That covers the ride from København H to Kongens Nytorv, and tickets are sold in the DOT Tickets app and at metro station machines.
Can I walk from Copenhagen Central Station to Nyhavn?
Yes. It is about 2 km and takes around 30 minutes with a suitcase along Strøget, mostly flat. The metro is faster and costs 24 kroner.
How much is a taxi from Copenhagen Central Station to the city centre?
Taxis are metered. Expect about 90 to 130 kroner to Nyhavn or Kongens Nytorv in the daytime, more in the evening and at weekends. That figure is an estimate, not a published tariff.
