Whether you’re driving and need to find parking or a hotel with parking, or flying in and need to get from the airports to the port area, we’ve covered all the options for you to make the best decision.
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Copenhagen is in the far east of Denmark, on the island of Zealand, the largest of Denmark’s islands. Most drivers will approach the city on the E20, which if coming from Malmo in Sweden will take across the amazing Øresund Bridge. Though called a bridge, it is only a bridge from Malmo to the artificial island of Peberholm, where it dives underground, and water, into a tunnel onwards to Copenhagen.
Driving times from nearby major cities are:
- Odense: 2 hours (175 km)
- Malmo, Sweden: 1.25 hours (55 km)
- Hamburg, Germany: 5 hours (350 km)
- Gothenburg, Sweden: 3.75 hours (280 km)
Copenhagen Airport (Code: CPH)
The airport in Copenhagen is the busiest amongst the Nordic countries. Its excellent public transport makes transfers into the city easy.
Copenhagen has excellent public transport, so getting from the airport into the city and out to Oceankaj cruise ports is not a huge issue, however public transport is lacking for Nordre Tolbod and Langelinie terminals, leaving much longer walks to get to them. The price of a single ticket from the airport to any of the ports is 36 DKK.
For all cruise terminals, we suggest getting the train from Copenhagen airport to Østerport station initially.
Oceankaj – From Østerport station it’s a five-minute walk to the bus stop. As you exit the station, head left, cross the street and head to the bus stop which is just down the street to your left. From bus stop Østerport St. you can take bus 25 or 27 to Oceankaj which is a short walk from the terminal. Be aware that the buses used are standard city buses which can get very crowded and queues at the bus stop quite long as the buses only run every twenty minutes.
Nordre Tolbod – From Østerport station it’s then a twenty-minute walk as you exit the station, head left, cross the street and turn left, following the edge of the Kastellet fortress on your right to the port area.
Langelinie – From Østerport station it’s a ten-minute walk as you exit the station, head left, cross the street and continue on, following the edge of the Kastellet fortress on your left to the port area.
Given the walking distances from Østerport station to Nordre Tolbod and Langelinie, you may prefer to take a taxi from outside Østerport station to the port.
Taxi’s in Copenhagen are not cheap and getting to/from the port in one is significantly more expensive than using public transport. Prices will range from 400-475 DKK on weekdays to 525-575 DKK on weekends and holidays from the airport to any of the cruise ports. Journey times should be between 30 and 40 minutes.
If you want the luxury of a private transfer, and prefer to book ahead, the companies below can all accommodate you.
Offering sedans for 3 people and minivans for up to 7, Holiday Taxis could be the ideal way to get to the cruise terminal.
For larger parties of at least 6, Booking A Bus has plenty of options to suit larger groups needing a transfer.
Get Transfer can provide transport for parties from 3 people to 50 people. They even appear to offer a helicopter transfer according to their website!
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Though it is easy to pick up a car at the airport, there are no car rental companies near any of the cruise ports. Therefore for this port, renting a car would only make sense if you intend to travel outside of Copenhagen before your cruise. If that is part of your plan then the following companies have offices both at the airport and in the city: Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Budget and Europcar
Paying the cruise company to get from the airport to the ship is rarely good value, especially if more than one or two people need a transfer. You will invariably be better off using one of the alternatives above. For example, Norwegian prices as of Feb 2018 from CPH are $25 – one way.
With the cruise port relatively close to the heart of the city and the airport reasonably close too, it’s worth looking at a hotel which is close to one and provides a shuttle service to the other. Check out our Copenhagen hotels section for more info.
Looking for more information to plan your visit to Copenhagen?
You may find these articles helpful.
Copenhagen Cruise Port Guide
Where to Stay in Copenhagen Before Your Cruise
Copenhagen Cruise Parking Options
Things to See and Do in Copenhagen
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