Copenhagen Central Station and Tivoli Gardens are in the heart of the city, 12 km from the airport.

About Tivoli Gardens / Central Station

Tivoli Gardens is one of the world\'s oldest operating amusement parks, opened in 1843. Despite being in the heart of a capital city, it maintains a magical atmosphere with ornate gardens, a lake with dragon boats, vintage rides alongside modern roller coasters, and illuminated pagodas. Summer evenings feature free concerts, fireworks on weekends, and some of Copenhagen\'s best restaurants within the park gates—Nimb, the Moorish-style palace, has a Michelin-starred restaurant and luxury hotel.

Copenhagen Central Station (Hovedbanegården), a grand 1911 building next door, is the country\'s main rail hub connecting to all of Denmark and international destinations. The station area includes the vibrant Vesterbro neighborhood, once a red-light district now transformed into Copenhagen\'s hippest quarter with craft cocktail bars, third-wave coffee shops, and the Meatpacking District (Kødbyen) with its galleries, restaurants, and nightlife.

Nearby Landmarks

Tivoli Gardens Copenhagen Central Station Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Vesterbro (Meatpacking District)

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost DKK 250-300
Time 18-25 minutes

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost DKK 150-220
Time 18-25 minutes

Outside Terminal 3

Train (DSB Regional)

Cost DKK 38
Time 14 minutes
Frequency Every 10 minutes

Step-by-Step Directions

Take DSB train from Copenhagen Airport station to Copenhagen H (Central Station). Direct service every 10 minutes. Tivoli is right across the street.

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi DKK 250-300 18-25 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare DKK 150-220 18-25 minutes Budget-conscious, app users
Train DKK 38 14 minutes Budget, avoiding traffic

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

Tivoli closes at varying times (10:00 PM–midnight depending on the season). Copenhagen Central Station is open until about 1:00 AM. Metro and night buses serve the area 24 hours on weekends. On weeknights, bus 5A runs all night past the station. Taxis are always available at the station taxi rank.

Luggage Tips

Copenhagen Central Station has staffed luggage storage (Garderobe) and lockers (DKK 50–90) available daily until late evening. This is ideal for exploring Tivoli without bags—the park does not have luggage storage. Trains from the airport have ample luggage space for the short ride.

Accessibility

Copenhagen Central Station has elevator access to all platforms. Tivoli Gardens has paved paths, wheelchair-accessible rides, and free wheelchair rental at the entrance. The Vesterbro neighborhood has flat, accessible sidewalks. Accessible taxis can be pre-booked through Dantaxi or Taxa 4x35.