Gammel Strand station
M3 and M4 · Zone 1 · open 24 hours
Gammel Strand station on the M3
Gammel Strand is a Copenhagen Metro station below ground in the old town, served by the M3 and M4. It opened in 2019 and sits in zone 1 of the regional fare system.
When you get off at Gammel Strand, you’ll find yourself in the middle of an area characterised by the city’s rich, interesting history and modern political life. About 150 metres from the station you’ll find Denmark’s political centre, Christiansborg Palace, where the Danish Parliament, the Supreme Court and the Prime Minister’s Office make many of the important decisions. Although Christiansborg is mainly known for its political function, it also combines history, art and culture in a fantastic setting that you can visit all year round.
If you follow Gammel Strand along the Slotsholm Canal, which surrounds Christiansborg, you’ll find cosy cafés, pubs and eateries as far as the eye can see. The area around Gammel Strand station is also enriched with a wealth of cultural offerings, and if you head towards Højbro Plads, you’re just minutes away from shopping opportunities on the pedestrian street Strøget, which runs directly through the city from Rådhuspladsen to Kongens Nytorv.
On the M3, Rådhuspladsen is 1 minute back down the line and Kongens Nytorv is 1 minute further on.
Gammel Strand 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 Gammel Strand station by Leif Jørgensen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. This card is a derivative work.
What is near Gammel Strand station
Places within walking distance, with the walking time the Metro itself publishes for this station.
Strøget 4 min
Copenhagen's largest shopping area is centered around Strøget in the heart of the city. Strøget is one of Europe's longest pedestrian streets with a wealth of shops, from budget-friendly chains to some of the world's most expensive brand stores.
Comedy Zoo 3 min
Comedy Zoo is a popular comedy club where you can experience stand-up comedy from both familiar faces and new talents.
Kunstforeningen GL STRAND 1 min
Kunstforeningen GL STRAND is an art gallery in the heart of Copenhagen, where both Danish and international contemporary art is presented.
The Royal Library Garden 8 min
The Royal Library Garden is a peaceful oasis in Copenhagen with beautiful flower beds and old trees, perfect for a walk or relaxation.
National Museum 8 min
At the National Museum in Copenhagen, you can follow the entire history of Denmark from the reindeer hunters of the Ice Age, through the Viking Age, the introduction of Christianity, and the absolute monarchy, to today's society.
Services and facilities at Gammel Strand
Step-free access
Yes
Two 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
8,000
Daily passengers, per Metroselskabet
How long from Gammel Strand to…
| To | Time | Stops | Changes | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kongens Nytorv (Nyhavn, Strøget) | 1 min | 1 | direct | M3 |
| Nørreport (city centre) | 4 min | 2 | 1 change | M3 → M1 |
| København H (Central Station, Tivoli) | 2 min | 2 | direct | M3 |
| Copenhagen Airport | 16 min | 9 | 1 change | M3 → M2 |
| Rådhuspladsen (City Hall Square) | 1 min | 1 | direct | M3 |
| Christianshavn (Christiania) | 4 min | 2 | 1 change | M3 → M1 |
| Nørrebro | 10 min | 8 | direct | M3 |
| Frederiksberg | 6 min | 5 | direct | M3 |
| Trianglen (Østerbro) | 5 min | 4 | direct | M3 |
Riding time from the official Rejseplanen journey times, plus a typical wait where you change line. Plan your own journey.