My flight has a 6hr layover in CPH, and I'm wondering if that enough time for a visit into the city. I was also toying with the idea of taking the train over to Malmo for a couple hours as I'm of Swedish descent and have never been there, and I hear its a lot less expensive than Copenhagen. Thoughts from frequent travelers or locals??

6h is plenty of time to visit downtown CPH. Once you have reached arrivals hall take the Metro to "Kongens Nytorv" (King's New Sq.) right in the heart of the city. Will take you 10-15 minutes and cost about 5 USD.

Both cities are very doable from CPH. Trains go from the airport directly to Malmo via that new bridge, and the city itself is quite charming with the city center just a short walk from the train station. I think the ride to Malmo is just under an hour and the trains run frequently so you should have no problem. Copenhagen is similar, and the ride is even shorter, so it is up to you which city you'd like to visit. Just remember you'll need different currency for Malmo and Copenhagen, but ATM's are plentiful in both cities.

The trains into Copenhagen and Malmo both run every 20 minutes, very consistently.

As you exit the baggage area, you'll be flanked by SAS checkin desks. Go straight past them, and you'll see a DSB train ticket counter. They take credit cards. Ask for a roundtrip ticket. Roundtrip to Malmo was 154 Danish Kroner last month = ~$30. I don't know what the roundtrip is into Copenhagen.

If you go to Malmo, make sure to take the train to the end, the second stop, at the Central Station. Don't get off at the first stop...it's at Malmo Sud / Svogertorp...which is just a discount shopping area on the highway.

In Malmo, follow everybody out the doors to the left, past the bus and taxi stands, and across the canal. If you continue down that street, you'll be in Gustaf Adolfs Torg...a big open square with a statue of...you guessed it...Gustaf Adolf. Two options from here...kitty corner across to the right is the Lille Torg (little square), with a variety of good food. Most all take credit cards. The second option is kitty corner to the left...the beginning of a walking / shopping street. It's not as long as the one in Copenhagen, but still a nice little walk...probably 20-25 minutes to it's end at the Hilton hotel.

It's been a while since I've been into Copenhagen, but if I remember right, their central station is ~20 minutes from the airport. I believe it's the second stop. When you come out of their station, you'll be facing Tivoli garden...there should be a Hard Rock Cafe across the street on your left. On the far side of Tivoli, you'll find the main walking/shopping street that takes you all the way down to the Nyhavn. At the end of the walking street is a big circle with a statue in it, and Nyhavn and it's quaint restaurants and boats is on the far side of the circle. It's probably a 30-45 minute walk end-to-end.

Don't cut your return too close. The security checkpoint at Copenhagen airport can take as long as 20-25 minutes during peak times. Check the boards at the central station before you take your walk, so you know what time you need to be back.

Most important...HAVE FUN!!!

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The trains run every twenty minutes, and the total time into Malmo Central Station is ~20 minutes, also. I don't remember what the time is to Copenhagen's Central Station, but it can't be more than 20 minutes, either.

Have fun!

While you likely have access to the very decent SAS lounges at CPH - do not spend the time at the airport. Go to either of the cities.

Thre trip to Malmo is described above. Going to Copenhagen will set you back around 30 kr each way (you need a 3 zone ticket, which is valid on buses, trains and metro). You can either take the train, which will bring you to Copenhagen Central Station in about 15 minuttes (third stop, trains leaving from underground Terminal 3 - same place as the Malmo trains) or you can take the Metro which will bring you to Kongens Nytorv (close to Nyhavn if the wheather is nice) in about 15min (trains leaving from the oposite end of Terminal 3 as from where you exit from customs, but one floor up, look for the M sign). Plenty to do in Copenhagen.

Take a look at http://www.m.dk/en/welcome

Prices in Copenhagen and Malmo is approx identical. If you want to go shopping you are likely to find beter deals in Malmo. For dinning the vote is still out, but for a drink you definately want to stay on the Danish side.

Definitely go to Copenhagen. Malmo, though an interesting side trip, is not as large, diverse, sophisticated or as close to the airport as downtown Copenhagen. You can take the Metro http://www.m.dk/en/welcome directly from the airport; or use the commuter train that some have mentioned. Regardless, both are convenient, frequent and inexpensive. Copenhagen is compact and a great walking town. There are plenty of interesting cafes, shops and bars in the heart of the city. The harbor [Nyhaven] is pretty and worth exploring. If your layover is six hours; you've got about three and a half hours to spend sightseeing - and you'll be able to see more in Copenhagen than Malmo.

By the way, the Copenhagen Metro system is - I think - an attraction on it's own. It's fairly new, the trains run without drivers and the stations are immaculate.

A good resource for visiting Copenhagen: http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/tourist

A good resource for visiting Copenhagen: http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/tourist[/QUOTE]

If your going to Copenhagen, take the Metro and not the train. They cost the same and take the same amount of time, but the Metro runs every 4th or 6th minute depending upon the time of the day. In addition the is better to take the Metro and get of at Kongen's Nytorv than taking the train and get of at Hovedbanegården. One idea couold be to take the Metro obe way and the train the other way.