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💡 The Short Version: Copenhagen has three cruise terminals: Langelinie, Nordre Toldbod and Ocean Quay. From Ocean Quay, bus 25 or 164 reaches Orientkaj metro station in about 15 minutes, and the M4 metro runs directly to Central Station, about 30 minutes door to door on a 2-zone ticket, DKK 24. Bus 25 stops at every terminal and runs every 10 to 20 minutes when ships call at Ocean Quay. From Langelinie, the Little Mermaid is a few minutes’ walk and Østerport station is 15 minutes. Buy the ticket before you board: the fine is at least DKK 750. Stromma runs a hop-on bus shuttle from Ocean Quay to five city stops. Or book a tour: the guided canal cruisead is 1 hour from DKK 149 and the Classic City Walking Tourad 2 hours from DKK 142 (GetYourGuide).
The three terminals
| Terminal | To the centre |
|---|---|
| Langelinie | A few minutes’ walk from the Little Mermaid; a 15-minute walk to Østerport station, or bus 27 from Indiakaj, 5 minutes’ walk away |
| Nordre Toldbod | Bus 25 stops here |
| Ocean Quay (Oceankaj), Oceanvej 13, 2150 Nordhavn | Outside the centre: bus 25 or 164 to Orientkaj metro station, then the M4 |
All three can be reached by metro, train or bus. Bus 25 stops at each terminal.
A cruise ship berthed at Nordhavn. Photo: Johan Wessman, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
From Ocean Quay
| To | How | Time | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientkaj metro station | Bus 25 or bus 164 (runs all year) | About 15 minutes | 2 zones, DKK 24 |
| Copenhagen Central Station | Bus to Orientkaj, then the M4 directly to Central Station | About 30 minutes | 2 zones, DKK 24 |
| Copenhagen Airport | Bus to Orientkaj, M4 to Kongens Nytorv, then the M2 | About 40 minutes | 3 zones, DKK 30 |
When cruise ships call at Ocean Quay, bus 25 runs every 10 to 20 minutes from when the first ships arrive until 1 hour before the last ship in port departs. Take bus 164 towards Ballerup St. Buy tickets at the ticket machine at Ocean Quay, by the tourist information, or buy a City Pass online with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card, or in the Rejsebillet app. From Orientkaj the M4 connects at Kongens Nytorv with the M2 and the M3, the City Circle that links Vesterbro, Frederiksberg, Nørrebro, Østerbro and the centre.
The cruise terminal buildings on Ocean Quay. Photo: Leif Jørgensen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
From Langelinie
Langelinie is already close to the centre, and a few minutes’ walk from the Little Mermaid.
Østerport station, a 15-minute walk from Langelinie. Photo: heb, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
| To | How | Time | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Østerport station | Walk, or bus 27 from Indiakaj (a 5-minute walk away) | 15 minutes on foot | |
| Copenhagen Central Station | Walk to Østerport, then the M3 or M4 metro, or an S-train (lines A, B, C, E or H) | About 20 minutes | 2 zones, DKK 24 |
| Copenhagen Airport | Walk to Østerport, M3 or M4 to Kongens Nytorv, then the M2; or bus 27 and a regional train | About 35 minutes | 3 zones, DKK 30 |
The hop-on hop-off shuttle
Stromma’s red Classic Copenhagen line stops at Langelinie Pier (stops 6, 7 and 8). For ships at Ocean Quay, Stromma runs a Cruise Bus (the black line) from the quay at Terminals 1, 2 and 3 to five stops: Rosenborg Castle and SMK (stop 9), Tivoli (stop 12), Ved Stranden in the city centre (stop 1), Nyhavn and Kongens Nytorv (stop 2) and the Little Mermaid (stop 5). Your Stromma ticket is valid on it, bought online or at the harbour, and you can use it for the return from the same five stops. Buses depart within 15 to 20 minutes of the listed times. To get back to a ship at Ocean Quay, hop off at stop 5, the Little Mermaid, and take the shuttle; if your ship is at Langelinie, take the red line to stop 6, 7 or 8. The hop-on hop-off bus has the ticket prices.
What is open on your day
What to book before you go to Copenhagen lists the hours of every sight. On a Monday:
- Monday: the SMK, the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, the Design Museum, the David Collection, Copenhagen Contemporary and the Christiansborg Tower are closed. Tivoli in season, Home of Carlsberg, the Round Tower and the Our Saviour’s tower are open.
- From November: Rosenborg and the Amalienborg Museum close on Mondays too, and the National Museum.
- Free at any hour: Nyhavn, the Little Mermaid and the changing of the guard at Amalienborg at noon. Free things to do in Copenhagen has more.
Tours from the port
Walks and boats of 1 to 3 hours
- The guided canal cruisead: 1 hour, from DKK 149. Canal tours compares the boats, from the DKK 80 Netto-Bådene.
- A walking tourad of 2 hours from DKK 142, daily at 11:00. Walking tours lists the free ones.
- A bike tourad of 2 hours from DKK 249, via Nyhavn. Bike tours has the rest.
Which route to take
- To the centre from Ocean Quay: bus 25 and the M4 metro, DKK 24.
- From Langelinie: walk to the Little Mermaid, then to Østerport.
- No planning: the Stromma Cruise Bus from Ocean Quay.
- To the airport after the cruise: from Ocean Quay about 40 minutes, DKK 30. Copenhagen airport to the city has the metro and the train.
- A day pass: a City Pass Small is DKK 100 for 24 hours. Copenhagen public transport has the zones and the fines.
Common questions
How do I get from the Copenhagen cruise terminal to the city centre?
From Ocean Quay, take bus 25 or bus 164 to Orientkaj metro station, about 15 minutes, then the M4 metro to Copenhagen Central Station. The whole trip is about 30 minutes on a 2-zone ticket, DKK 24. From Langelinie, walk 15 minutes to Østerport station, or take bus 27 from Indiakaj, then the metro or an S-train to Central Station in about 20 minutes.
How many cruise terminals does Copenhagen have?
Three: Langelinie, Nordre Toldbod and Ocean Quay (Oceankaj). All can be reached by metro, train or bus. Bus 25 stops at each terminal.
How far is the Little Mermaid from the cruise terminal?
At Langelinie, the Little Mermaid is a few minutes' walk. Ships at Ocean Quay are outside the centre, and Stromma runs a shuttle from Ocean Quay that you board at stop 5, the Little Mermaid.
How much is a ticket from the cruise port to the city?
A 2-zone single ticket is DKK 24, valid for 1 hour 15 minutes, for Ocean Quay to Central Station or Langelinie to Central Station. A 3-zone ticket to the airport is DKK 30. A City Pass Small is DKK 100 for 24 hours.
Where can I buy a ticket at Ocean Quay?
From the ticket machine at Ocean Quay, right by the tourist information. You can also buy a City Pass online without an app, with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card, or single tickets and City Passes in the Rejsebillet app.
What is open when my cruise ship is in port?
On a Monday, the SMK, the Glyptotek, the Design Museum, the David Collection, Copenhagen Contemporary and the Christiansborg Tower are closed, and from November Rosenborg and the Amalienborg Museum are too. Tivoli in season, Home of Carlsberg, the Round Tower and the Our Saviour's tower are open.
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