$4–6 gets you from CPH to Dragør on Bus 35
Bus 35 is the ultra-cheap, ultra-local option from Copenhagen Airport if you’re heading to Dragør, Tårnby or nearby residential streets, not into the city center. The ride to Dragør takes about 20–30 minutes depending on stops. Think airport workers and locals finishing a shift in Terminals 2 and 3, not tourists with roller bags for Nyhavn.
Where to find it at Copenhagen Airport
From Terminals 2 and 3 arrivals, follow the yellow bus symbols out toward the public road; Bus 35 shares space with other city lines but has smaller signage than the Metro or train icons. Reviews mention people walking in circles for 10–15 minutes because the airport pushes the M2 Metro and regional trains much harder than this local bus. If in doubt, ask for the Dragør bus by number: 35.
Timings, frequency and who it suits
Daytime, Bus 35 runs roughly every 20 minutes; in the late evening that can stretch to about every 30 minutes or more. Riders report that the route feels slow and slightly winding, with many stops through Amager housing areas, so don’t pick it if you’re wrecked after a 10-hour flight and in a rush. Do pick it if your destination is actually Dragør or Tårnby and you’d rather skip going into Copenhagen and back out again.
Tickets and how to pay
A standard city ticket for this route runs about $4–6 depending on how you buy and current exchange rates. You can use the DSB ticket machines in Terminal 3, the DOT/Rejsekort machines near the train platforms, or buy via the DOT or Rejseplanen app before you walk out. Regulars stress checking zones and having the ticket ready so you’re not trying to sort your phone while the bus pulls in.
Step-by-step: using Bus 35 from CPH
- 1. Land at CPH and exit into arrivals in Terminal 2 or 3.
- 2. Open Rejseplanen and look up “CPH Lufthavn” to “Dragør” to check the next Bus 35 time.
- 3. Buy a city ticket (about $4–6) at a DOT/DSB machine or in the app.
- 4. Follow the yellow bus icons outside and look specifically for stand signage showing “35 Dragør.”
- 5. Board through the front or middle door, have your ticket or app ready for inspection.
- 6. Ride 20–30 minutes depending on traffic and stops, then get off at your Dragør or Tårnby stop.
What regulars do and what to watch out for
Locals time their walk from baggage claim so they arrive at the stop 3–5 minutes before Bus 35, using Rejseplanen to avoid standing in the wind for half an hour. Watch out for the thin evening schedule and the slow, stop-heavy routing; if you miss a departure after 22:00, you might be staring at the board for 25–30 minutes. One last tip: screenshot your stop name and route map on Wi‑Fi in Terminal 3 so you’re not burning data trying to figure out where to get off.