Kongens Nytorv station
M1, M2, M3 and M4 · Zone 1 · open 24 hours
Kongens Nytorv station on the M1
Kongens Nytorv is a Copenhagen Metro station below ground in the middle of Copenhagen, served by the M1, M2, M3 and M4. It opened in 2002 and sits in zone 1 of the regional fare system.
Kongens Nytorv is located in the centre of Copenhagen. The square dates back to 1670 and is surrounded by grand buildings and mansions such as the Royal Theatre’s Old Stage and one of Denmark’s finest hotels, Hotel D’Angleterre. From the station you can take the escalators directly into the Magasin department store, which also provides access to the pedestrianised Strøget shopping street. Next to Kongens Nytorv is the old harbour canal Nyhavn, which is buzzing with summer atmosphere in July and August, while the smell of mulled wine and roasted almonds hangs in the air in December.
At the end of Nyhavn you’ll also find Skuespilhuset, part of the Royal Theatre, and Inderhavnsbroen, which connects Nyhavn with Christianshavn. Kongens Nytorv is the only station where you can switch between each of the four metro lines. By 2025, Kongens Nytorv is also expected to be Denmark’s third busiest station with 90,000 daily passengers, surpassed only by Hovedbanegården and Nørreport.
On the M1, Nørreport is 2 minutes back down the line and Christianshavn is 2 minutes further on.
Kongens Nytorv is an interchange: the lines meet inside one station, so changing between them means walking across a platform or riding one escalator — there is nothing to tap again and nothing more to pay.
Trains call here 24 hours a day, every day of the year — every two minutes at rush hour, every three during the day and evening, and every 8 to 20 minutes overnight depending on the day of the week.
Photo of Kongens Nytorv station by Johan Wessman / News Oresund, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. This card is a derivative work.
What is near Kongens Nytorv station
Places within walking distance, with the walking time the Metro itself publishes for this station.
Amalienborg Palace Square 12 min
Amalienborg is the royal family's residence in Copenhagen and consists of four identical mansions.
Nyhavn 7 min
One of the city's most visited tourist destinations. Nyhavn is a harbour, canal and entertainment district with colourful townhouses
Magasin du Nord 1 min
Explore the nostalgic department store, filled with trendsetting fashion brands for women, men and the little ones, exclusive beauty products, delicacies of all kinds and the latest in interior design.
Strøget: the heart of shopping in Copenhagen 10 min
Copenhagen's largest shopping area is centred around Strøget in the heart of the city. Strøget is one of Europe's longest pedestrianised streets with a wealth of shops, from budget-friendly chains to some of the world's most expensive brand stores.
Frederik's Church, Marmorkirken 10 min
With its distinctive copper-green dome and beautiful marble, Frederik's Church (Marmorkirken) must be one of the most impressive churches in the city.
Ofelia Plads 10 min
Ofelia Plads is a lively waterfront in Copenhagen, perfect for both events and relaxation, with a fantastic view of the water.
Services and facilities at Kongens Nytorv
Step-free access
Yes
Six in total. Two to each station platform and two to street level lifts from street to platform
Station type
Underground
Platforms below street level
Opening hours
Always open
Trains all night, every night
Buying a ticket
Machines on site
Ticket machines at every Metro station; card and MobilePay accepted
Check in / check out
Yellow Check Points
By the lifts, and near the ticket machines at larger stations
Bicycles
Allowed with a ticket
A bike needs its own DKK 15 ticket on the Metro
How busy it is
23,700
Daily passengers, per Metroselskabet
Onward transport
Yes
Harbour bus 991/992 at Nyhavn
How long from Kongens Nytorv to…
| To | Time | Stops | Changes | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nørreport (city centre) | 2 min | 1 | direct | M1 |
| København H (Central Station, Tivoli) | 3 min | 3 | direct | M3 |
| Copenhagen Airport | 14 min | 8 | direct | M2 |
| Rådhuspladsen (City Hall Square) | 2 min | 2 | direct | M3 |
| Christianshavn (Christiania) | 2 min | 1 | direct | M1 |
| Nørrebro | 9 min | 7 | direct | M3 |
| Frederiksberg | 5 min | 3 | direct | M1 |
| Trianglen (Østerbro) | 4 min | 3 | direct | M3 |
| Orientkaj (Nordhavn) | 7 min | 4 | direct | M4 |
Riding time from the official Rejseplanen journey times, plus a typical wait where you change line. Plan your own journey.
Changing lines at Kongens Nytorv
Change between these lines without leaving the station:
One station, one set of platforms. Nothing to tap again and nothing extra to pay — a Copenhagen interchange is a walk across the platform or one escalator.
Onward connections here:
- Harbour bus 991/992 at Nyhavn