Getting to Center for Quantum Devices

The Center for Quantum Devices is located at the H.C.Ørsted Institute (Building 3), Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen (Universitetsparken 5, 2100 Copenhagen).

Travelling from the Airport

By Taxi:  Taxi to the area costs about DKK 250 (€ 34), while dropping off downtown costs  about DKK 200 (€ 27).

By Public Transportation

The easiest way to get to QDev by public transportation is by metro to Nørreport Station (runs every 4-6 min – traveling time about 15 min), and then by bus from Nørreport Station. You'll find ticket-automats at the metro station and at the DSB (train station) counter at Terminal 3. The metro station is located at the end of Terminal 3. You need a three-zone ticket, price: DKK 36 (€ 4.80). The ticket is valid on the metro or train as well as on the bus.

If you are going downtown first, you can take bus no. 250 (express), or any train that goes to the main train station (KBH H), or bus no. 12 to the City Hall (Rådhus). Use the ticket-automat, or buy a three-zone ticket on the bus; price: DKK 36 (€ 4.80). Remember that tickets are valid on the train, metro, and bus.

Traveling from Downtown/Nørreport

By Taxi:

From downtown to QDev it costs about DKK 90 (€12). Vacant cabs carry a sign with the word FRI (free) on display. Upon completion of your ride, cab drivers can provide you with a receipt upon request. Credit cards are welcomed in most taxis, but you should ask when you get in. Most cabbies understand English. 

By Public Transportation:

Bus no. 150S, 184, 185 or 15E from Nørreport Station going north/west. Get off at Universitetsparken (5 minutes). The H. C. Ørsted Institute (Universitetsparken 5) is on your left hand. 

You need a three-zone ticket (36 DKK - € 4.80) from the airport, or a two-zone ticket (24 DKK - € 3.2) to the H. C. Ørsted Institute from Nørreport. There are ticket-automats at all subways and train stations. Tickets can also be bought from the bus driver. Each zone-ticket lasts for 30 minutes (three zones = 1.5 hours).

Danish cash

A bank service is available in the baggage claim area and to the left when you exit customs in Terminal 3. There are also cash withdrawal machines (ATMS) there, and on the street (outside of banks) in many places in Downtown Copenhagen; look for a sign that says KONTANT (cash). Furthermore, there are other cash exchange services downtown. Banks close at 4 PM. Here are the latest exchange rates >>