In Denmark you will find Regional trains (Re), InterCity trains (IC) and InterCityLyn trains (ICL – ‘lyn’ stands for ‘lightening’).

Re services connect local stations to main junctions throughout Denmark. IC and ICL trains connect major stations on the islands of Zealand (Sjælland), Funen (Fyn) and in Jutland (Jylland). The difference between IC and ICL services is that ICL are express trains which make fewer stops. Ticket prices to a destination are the same, whether you travel by IC or ICL train.

Copenhagen also has suburban, so-called S-trains. Read more about Copenhagen’s S-trains at Visit Copenhagen’s website.

A rail map of Denmark is available at Banedanmark’s website.

IC and ICL trains have first and second class accommodation. A second class ticket includes the trip itself and on some services, there will be a train trolley, from which you can buy drinks and snacks. On a first class ticket, some drinks and snacks are at your disposal during the trip.

On most trains you will find specific areas designated for wheelchairs. Seats can be reserved for wheelchairs on all IC and ICK trains.

There are different railways companies that operate different parts of the railway network in Denmark. The largest railway operator is the railway company DSB (Danske Stats Baner). Read more about DSB, on DSB’s website www.dsb.dk.

Besides DSB, services are also operated in Denmark by private railway companies. Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark at the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

On many IC and ICL trains, you will find family zones (familiezone) and quiet zones (stillezone).

If you sit in a quiet zone you are expected to respect the other travellers’ desire for peace and quiet. You are required to switch off the sound on all your electronic devices, standing is not permitted in quiet zones and conversation must be kept to a minimum. Animals are not allowed in quiet zones.

Family zones are primarily intended for passengers travelling with children. If you wish to sit in a family zone it is a good idea to reserve seats.

Most trains have areas that are designated for prams. Note that on IC and ICL trains you are required to reserve space for your pram in advance and that such reservation cannot be made online.

You can take your bike on most of trains. The area that is designated for bikes are usually marked, showing an illustration of a bike on or beside the door. If you take a bike, you must buy a supplementary ticket for it. Note that there is only space for a limited number of bikes on any one train and that it is up to the conductor to decide whether or not there is room for your bike. During the summer the railways companies often require you to reserve a space for your bike. You can neither reserve nor buy bike tickets online.

In Denmark you must buy a ticket before you travel. Tickets are checked by a conductor on the train and if you cannot produce a valid ticket you will be fined.

When you buy tickets, you can buy either one-way tickets or return. On IC or ICL trains, you can choose between second or first class tickets.

You are not required to reserve a seat for your train journey but it is the only way you are guaranteed not to be left standing. If you wish to reserve a seat you must specify this when you buy your ticket. Seat reservations coast approximately DKK 25. Note that even though you are not required to reserve a seat for your journey, it is recommended that you do so for journeys during peak periods.

Unless you ask for a ticket for a specific departure, the ticket you buy is likely to be valid for two hours. This means that you can use the ticket on any train that leaves for your destination within two hours of buying your ticket. Remember that if you make a seat reservation, it is only valid for the specified departure. The time validity of your ticket is stated on your ticket.

In Denmark you will find Regional trains (Re), InterCity trains (IC) and InterCityLyn trains (ICL – ‘lyn’ stands for ‘lightening’).

Re services connect local stations to main junctions throughout Denmark. IC and ICL trains connect major stations on the islands of Zealand (Sjælland), Funen (Fyn) and in Jutland (Jylland). The difference between IC and ICL services is that ICL are express trains which make fewer stops. Ticket prices to a destination are the same, whether you travel by IC or ICL train.

Copenhagen also has suburban, so-called S-trains. Read more about Copenhagen’s S-trains at Visit Copenhagen’s website.

A rail map of Denmark is available at Banedanmark’s website.

IC and ICL trains have first and second class accommodation. A second class ticket includes the trip itself and on some services, there will be a train trolley, from which you can buy drinks and snacks. On a first class ticket, some drinks and snacks are at your disposal during the trip. 

On most trains you will find specific areas designated for wheelchairs. Seats can be reserved for wheelchairs on all IC and ICK trains.

There are different railways companies that operate different parts of the railway network in Denmark. The largest railway operator is the railway company DSB (Danske Stats Baner). Read more about DSB, on DSB’s website www.dsb.dk.

Besides DSB, services are also operated in Denmark by private railway companies. Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark at the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

On many IC and ICL trains, you will find family zones (familiezone) and quiet zones (stillezone). If you sit in a quiet zone you are expected to respect the other travellers’ desire for peace and quiet. You are required to switch off the sound on all your electronic devices, standing is not permitted in quiet zones and conversation must be kept to a minimum. Animals are not allowed in quiet zones.

Family zones are primarily intended for passengers travelling with children. If you wish to sit in a family zone it is a good idea to reserve seats.

On most bus services, you can buy tickets on the bus from a ticket machine or the driver. Where and how you buy tickets varies, depending on the operating company and the type of bus you are traveling in, e.g. whether it is a city bus or a regional bus. 

Some bus companies accept credit cards on the bus. However, it is always a good idea to bring cash if you intent to buy tickets on the bus. On some of the long distance connections you can reserve seats and buy tickets in advance.

You can find information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area under 'Taking the bus in Aarhus'.

Most trains have areas that are designated for prams. Note that on IC and ICL trains you are required to reserve space for your pram in advance and that such reservation cannot be made online.

You can take your bike on most of trains. The area that is designated for bikes are usually marked, showing an illustration of a bike on or beside the door. If you take a bike, you must buy a supplementary ticket for it. Note that there is only space for a limited number of bikes on any one train and that it is up to the conductor to decide whether or not there is room for your bike. During the summer the railways companies often require you to reserve a space for your bike. You can neither reserve nor buy bike tickets online.

All Danish taxis use meters and charge more or less the same basic fare per kilometre travelled. However, fares are higher in the afternoon, during the evenings and at night, as well as at weekends. Furthermore, if you order a taxi with more seats than an “ordinary” four-seat taxi the fare is likely to be higher. Also, some taxi companies will start on a higher fare if you call after a taxi by phone, instead of hailing one on the street. The taxi fares are non-negotiable.

Note that many companies charge extra for bicycles and prams/large strollers. Many companies also charge extra if the driver carries your luggage to the door.

In Denmark you must buy a ticket before you travel. Tickets are checked by a conductor on the train and if you cannot produce a valid ticket you will be fined.
When you buy tickets, you can buy either one-way tickets or return. On IC or ICL trains, you can choose between second or first class tickets.

You are not required to reserve a seat for your train journey but it is the only way you are guaranteed not to be left standing. If you wish to reserve a seat you must specify this when you buy your ticket.  Seat reservations coast approximately DKK 25. Note that even though you are not required to reserve a seat for your journey, it is recommended that you do so for journeys during peak periods.

Unless you ask for a ticket for a specific departure, the ticket you buy is likely to be valid for two hours. This means that you can use the ticket on any train that leaves for your destination within two hours of buying your ticket. Remember that if you make a seat reservation, it is only valid for the specified departure. The time validity of your ticket is stated on your ticket.

In addition to cash, most taxis accept credit cards, but check with the driver as you enter the taxi. If you want to pay by credit card, many taxi companies request that you give your credit card to the driver when you enter the taxi. Your card will most likely be swiped two times; the first time to verify the card’s validity, the second time to make a withdrawal from your account.

Note that the taxi driver has the right to ensure that you as a passenger are able to pay the fare. If you request a receipt for the fare, the taxi driver will provide you one.

Many cities and regions in Denmark are divided into travel zones and the fare you pay depends on how many zones you travel through. You will, however, generally be charged for a minimum of two zones. You will find zone maps at the bus stations.

In the cities, you can often use your ticket to travel for as long as it is valid on public transport, both train and bus services, within the number of zones you have paid for. When you travel on long distance bus services you will often pay a set fare between destinations along the route and not according to a zone system.

For information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area go to, Taking the bus in Aarhus.
 

Cities and regions are usually divided into travel zones. Your fare depends on the number of zones you travel through. However the minimum fare is often the price of two travel zones. You will find zone maps on the station. In most cities, you can use your ticket as long as it is valid on most public transport, both train and bus services within the number of zones you have paid for.

You can also buy an Orange billet (Orange ticket) discount ticket for many national and regional train departures. Note that special rules apply to these tickets, for further information go to About DSB Orange tickets and Booking a DSB Orange ticket. 

If you are between 16-26 years of age or are on SU, a Danish government education grant, you are entitled to a DSB Wildcard. A DSB wildcard gives you discounts on many train tickets. Read more about DSB Wildcard under DSB Wildcard.

The fare includes a service charge, so you are not expected to tip. However, many taxi companies charge extra if the driver is asked to carry the luggage to the door.

If you frequently travel to one destination or within the same number of zones, it may be a good idea to buy a travel card (månedskort/periodekort) or a discount card (klippekort). The smartest buy depends on how frequently you travel.

If you frequently travel to one destination or within the same number of zones, it may be a good idea to buy a travel card (månedskort/periodekort) or a discount card (klippekort). The smartest buy depends on how frequently you travel.

A travel card entitles you to travel as many times you like within the number of zones for which you have bought your travel card, for as long as the card is valid.

Discount cards are valid for 10 journeys within a specified number of zones. You pay less per journey using a discount card than with a single ticket. When travelling with a discount card you must punch the card at the beginning of your journey. Punching machines are situated on stations where you enter the platform.

A travel card allows you to travel as many times you like within the number of zones for which you have bought your travel card, for as long as the card is valid. Many companies offer travel cards valid from 30 to 365 days. Some offer a reduced-rate period card which is not valid during the rush hour. Note that many of the night bus services have different fares than daytime services, which means that your travel card may not be valid on these buses.

If you want a period travel card you will usually have to go the company’s ticket office. Have with you some form of photo-ID, your health insurance card as proof of your CPR number and a passport-sized photo for your travel pass. Weekend and weekly travel cards are often available at kiosks and at tourist information offices and do not require a photo or proof of identity.

A discount card is valid for 10 journeys within the number travel zones you have bought the card for. You pay less per journey if you travel with a discount card than you do with a single ticket.  When you travel with a discount card you must punch the card at the start of your journey. You will find a punching machine at the station, in the bus, or ask the driver. Discount cards are available at ticket offices and many kiosks and supermarkets.

On most standard tickets, one adult can take two children under the age of twelve with them free of charge. However, children under age 12 travelling alone must pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and discount cards.

When you have punched your discount card or bought a ticket, the card or the ticket is valid for a certain time period. When you punch your discount card, the start time of your journey is stamped onto the card. The time of purchase is also stamped on the ticket you buy from the ticket machine or the bus driver. The time validity of a ticket and discount card varies in accordance to the number of zones for which the discount card/ticket is valid. The exact validity period of a discount card and/or a ticket is specified on the card/ticket.

A DSB orange is a discount ticket. The price of a DSB Orange ticket varies and they are not available for all train departures. The number of tickets available for a given departure varies, so your chance of getting an orange ticket is greater, the sooner you book. 

Orange tickets are only valid for the specified departure day and time and are not valid on bus or Metro services. Orange tickets can be bought two months prior to departure. They are non-refundable and cannot be changed after the purchase has been made.

DSB orange tickets can only be bought online at DSB´s Online ticket shop. You find DSB´s online ticket shop at www.dsb.dk. Note the service is in Danish only. You have to print the Orange ticket yourself and a seat reservation is required. The seat reservation is included in the price and will be stated on your ticket when you print it. Adults travelling with an Orange ticket can take two children under the age of 12 with them free of charge, but you must remember to reserve seats for the children when you book the ticket.  Children from age 12 to 15 years pay half price.

Most bus companies post bus routes and timetable on their website. Often, you can also find bus timetables at the bus station and on the bus. Furthermore, the Internet journey planer, www.rejseplanen.dk is very useful if you are looking for travel routes, departure and arrival times. The journey planner is based on data provided by all the bus and railway operators and most of the ferry services in Denmark – local as well as national. For an English version of www.rejseplanen.dk, click on the UK flag at the bottom of the page.

On many city bus services, one adult is entitled to travel with two children under the age of twelve for free. However, children under 12 travelling alone pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and children’s discount cards. Ask the driver or at the ticket office about the rules that apply when travelling with a specific company.

To get a DSB orange ticket you must book and pay for the ticket online at DSB´s Online ticket shop, www.dsb.dk. Note the service is only in Danish.

You print the ticket yourself. A seat reservation is included in the price and will be stated on your ticket when you print it. When you book an Orange ticket you will be asked to state you email address.  Your e-ticket and your order confirmation will be sent to this email address. You will also be asked to provide proof of ID when you present your ticket on the train. The ID you use can be your credit card (not necessarily the one you used to pay for the ticket), driving licence, passport, etc.  When booking the ticket, you will be asked for the name of the person (your name) to whom the ID was issued , along some of the digits printed on the ID. The ID information you provide is called Print Selv-ID (Print it yourself-ID) and is requested to prevent tickets being copied. 

Remember to have both your printed ticket and your Print Selv-ID with you when you travel because the conductor will ask for both.

If you are between 16-26 years of age or get SU, a Danish government education grant, you are entitled to a DSB Wildcard. A DSB Wildcard costs DKK 180 and gives you discounts on many train tickets.

With a DSB wildcard you get:

• 50% discount on train tickets Monday-Thursday and on Saturdays.
• 25% discount on train tickets on Fridays and Sundays
• 25% discount on general products from DSB's shops in the trains.

Conductors check tickets on most trains. If you are unable to present a valid ticket you will be fined DKK 600.

The online journey planner, www.rejseplanen.dk, is a very useful site when you are looking for travel routes, departure and arrival times. Rejseplanen.dk is based on data provided by all bus and railway operators, as well as most ferry services in Denmark. The journey planner can also help you to find coordinating buses if you cannot reach your destination by train.

DSB Customer Centre: +45 70 13 14 15, for other contact information to DSB, go to DSB’s website. 

Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark on the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

The online journey planner, Rejseplanen, provides information about all public transport in Denmark: www.rejseplanen.dk.

In Denmark you will find Regional trains (Re), InterCity trains (IC) and InterCityLyn trains (ICL – ‘lyn’ stands for ‘lightening’).

Re services connect local stations to main junctions throughout Denmark. IC and ICL trains connect major stations on the islands of Zealand (Sjælland), Funen (Fyn) and in Jutland (Jylland). The difference between IC and ICL services is that ICL are express trains which make fewer stops. Ticket prices to a destination are the same, whether you travel by IC or ICL train.

Copenhagen also has suburban, so-called S-trains. Read more about Copenhagen’s S-trains at Visit Copenhagen’s website.

A rail map of Denmark is available at Banedanmark’s website.

IC and ICL trains have first and second class accommodation. A second class ticket includes the trip itself and on some services, there will be a train trolley, from which you can buy drinks and snacks. On a first class ticket, some drinks and snacks are at your disposal during the trip.

On most trains you will find specific areas designated for wheelchairs. Seats can be reserved for wheelchairs on all IC and ICK trains.

There are different railways companies that operate different parts of the railway network in Denmark. The largest railway operator is the railway company DSB (Danske Stats Baner). Read more about DSB, on DSB’s website www.dsb.dk.

Besides DSB, services are also operated in Denmark by private railway companies. Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark at the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

On many IC and ICL trains, you will find family zones (familiezone) and quiet zones (stillezone).

If you sit in a quiet zone you are expected to respect the other travellers’ desire for peace and quiet. You are required to switch off the sound on all your electronic devices, standing is not permitted in quiet zones and conversation must be kept to a minimum. Animals are not allowed in quiet zones.

Family zones are primarily intended for passengers travelling with children. If you wish to sit in a family zone it is a good idea to reserve seats.

Most trains have areas that are designated for prams. Note that on IC and ICL trains you are required to reserve space for your pram in advance and that such reservation cannot be made online.

You can take your bike on most of trains. The area that is designated for bikes are usually marked, showing an illustration of a bike on or beside the door. If you take a bike, you must buy a supplementary ticket for it. Note that there is only space for a limited number of bikes on any one train and that it is up to the conductor to decide whether or not there is room for your bike. During the summer the railways companies often require you to reserve a space for your bike. You can neither reserve nor buy bike tickets online.

In Denmark you must buy a ticket before you travel. Tickets are checked by a conductor on the train and if you cannot produce a valid ticket you will be fined.

When you buy tickets, you can buy either one-way tickets or return. On IC or ICL trains, you can choose between second or first class tickets.

You are not required to reserve a seat for your train journey but it is the only way you are guaranteed not to be left standing. If you wish to reserve a seat you must specify this when you buy your ticket. Seat reservations coast approximately DKK 25. Note that even though you are not required to reserve a seat for your journey, it is recommended that you do so for journeys during peak periods.

Unless you ask for a ticket for a specific departure, the ticket you buy is likely to be valid for two hours. This means that you can use the ticket on any train that leaves for your destination within two hours of buying your ticket. Remember that if you make a seat reservation, it is only valid for the specified departure. The time validity of your ticket is stated on your ticket.

In Denmark you will find Regional trains (Re), InterCity trains (IC) and InterCityLyn trains (ICL – ‘lyn’ stands for ‘lightening’).

Re services connect local stations to main junctions throughout Denmark. IC and ICL trains connect major stations on the islands of Zealand (Sjælland), Funen (Fyn) and in Jutland (Jylland). The difference between IC and ICL services is that ICL are express trains which make fewer stops. Ticket prices to a destination are the same, whether you travel by IC or ICL train.

Copenhagen also has suburban, so-called S-trains. Read more about Copenhagen’s S-trains at Visit Copenhagen’s website.

A rail map of Denmark is available at Banedanmark’s website.

IC and ICL trains have first and second class accommodation. A second class ticket includes the trip itself and on some services, there will be a train trolley, from which you can buy drinks and snacks. On a first class ticket, some drinks and snacks are at your disposal during the trip. 

On most trains you will find specific areas designated for wheelchairs. Seats can be reserved for wheelchairs on all IC and ICK trains.

There are different railways companies that operate different parts of the railway network in Denmark. The largest railway operator is the railway company DSB (Danske Stats Baner). Read more about DSB, on DSB’s website www.dsb.dk.

Besides DSB, services are also operated in Denmark by private railway companies. Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark at the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

On many IC and ICL trains, you will find family zones (familiezone) and quiet zones (stillezone). If you sit in a quiet zone you are expected to respect the other travellers’ desire for peace and quiet. You are required to switch off the sound on all your electronic devices, standing is not permitted in quiet zones and conversation must be kept to a minimum. Animals are not allowed in quiet zones.

Family zones are primarily intended for passengers travelling with children. If you wish to sit in a family zone it is a good idea to reserve seats.

On most bus services, you can buy tickets on the bus from a ticket machine or the driver. Where and how you buy tickets varies, depending on the operating company and the type of bus you are traveling in, e.g. whether it is a city bus or a regional bus. 

Some bus companies accept credit cards on the bus. However, it is always a good idea to bring cash if you intent to buy tickets on the bus. On some of the long distance connections you can reserve seats and buy tickets in advance.

You can find information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area under 'Taking the bus in Aarhus'.

Most trains have areas that are designated for prams. Note that on IC and ICL trains you are required to reserve space for your pram in advance and that such reservation cannot be made online.

You can take your bike on most of trains. The area that is designated for bikes are usually marked, showing an illustration of a bike on or beside the door. If you take a bike, you must buy a supplementary ticket for it. Note that there is only space for a limited number of bikes on any one train and that it is up to the conductor to decide whether or not there is room for your bike. During the summer the railways companies often require you to reserve a space for your bike. You can neither reserve nor buy bike tickets online.

All Danish taxis use meters and charge more or less the same basic fare per kilometre travelled. However, fares are higher in the afternoon, during the evenings and at night, as well as at weekends. Furthermore, if you order a taxi with more seats than an “ordinary” four-seat taxi the fare is likely to be higher. Also, some taxi companies will start on a higher fare if you call after a taxi by phone, instead of hailing one on the street. The taxi fares are non-negotiable.

Note that many companies charge extra for bicycles and prams/large strollers. Many companies also charge extra if the driver carries your luggage to the door.

In Denmark you must buy a ticket before you travel. Tickets are checked by a conductor on the train and if you cannot produce a valid ticket you will be fined.
When you buy tickets, you can buy either one-way tickets or return. On IC or ICL trains, you can choose between second or first class tickets.

You are not required to reserve a seat for your train journey but it is the only way you are guaranteed not to be left standing. If you wish to reserve a seat you must specify this when you buy your ticket.  Seat reservations coast approximately DKK 25. Note that even though you are not required to reserve a seat for your journey, it is recommended that you do so for journeys during peak periods.

Unless you ask for a ticket for a specific departure, the ticket you buy is likely to be valid for two hours. This means that you can use the ticket on any train that leaves for your destination within two hours of buying your ticket. Remember that if you make a seat reservation, it is only valid for the specified departure. The time validity of your ticket is stated on your ticket.

In addition to cash, most taxis accept credit cards, but check with the driver as you enter the taxi. If you want to pay by credit card, many taxi companies request that you give your credit card to the driver when you enter the taxi. Your card will most likely be swiped two times; the first time to verify the card’s validity, the second time to make a withdrawal from your account.

Note that the taxi driver has the right to ensure that you as a passenger are able to pay the fare. If you request a receipt for the fare, the taxi driver will provide you one.

Many cities and regions in Denmark are divided into travel zones and the fare you pay depends on how many zones you travel through. You will, however, generally be charged for a minimum of two zones. You will find zone maps at the bus stations.

In the cities, you can often use your ticket to travel for as long as it is valid on public transport, both train and bus services, within the number of zones you have paid for. When you travel on long distance bus services you will often pay a set fare between destinations along the route and not according to a zone system.

For information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area go to, Taking the bus in Aarhus.
 

Cities and regions are usually divided into travel zones. Your fare depends on the number of zones you travel through. However the minimum fare is often the price of two travel zones. You will find zone maps on the station. In most cities, you can use your ticket as long as it is valid on most public transport, both train and bus services within the number of zones you have paid for.

You can also buy an Orange billet (Orange ticket) discount ticket for many national and regional train departures. Note that special rules apply to these tickets, for further information go to About DSB Orange tickets and Booking a DSB Orange ticket. 

If you are between 16-26 years of age or are on SU, a Danish government education grant, you are entitled to a DSB Wildcard. A DSB wildcard gives you discounts on many train tickets. Read more about DSB Wildcard under DSB Wildcard.

The fare includes a service charge, so you are not expected to tip. However, many taxi companies charge extra if the driver is asked to carry the luggage to the door.

If you frequently travel to one destination or within the same number of zones, it may be a good idea to buy a travel card (månedskort/periodekort) or a discount card (klippekort). The smartest buy depends on how frequently you travel.

If you frequently travel to one destination or within the same number of zones, it may be a good idea to buy a travel card (månedskort/periodekort) or a discount card (klippekort). The smartest buy depends on how frequently you travel.

A travel card entitles you to travel as many times you like within the number of zones for which you have bought your travel card, for as long as the card is valid.

Discount cards are valid for 10 journeys within a specified number of zones. You pay less per journey using a discount card than with a single ticket. When travelling with a discount card you must punch the card at the beginning of your journey. Punching machines are situated on stations where you enter the platform.

A travel card allows you to travel as many times you like within the number of zones for which you have bought your travel card, for as long as the card is valid. Many companies offer travel cards valid from 30 to 365 days. Some offer a reduced-rate period card which is not valid during the rush hour. Note that many of the night bus services have different fares than daytime services, which means that your travel card may not be valid on these buses.

If you want a period travel card you will usually have to go the company’s ticket office. Have with you some form of photo-ID, your health insurance card as proof of your CPR number and a passport-sized photo for your travel pass. Weekend and weekly travel cards are often available at kiosks and at tourist information offices and do not require a photo or proof of identity.

There are ticket machines on most stations, most of which accept both cash and credit/debit cards. You will find them either in the station’s main hall or on the platform. At serviced stations, you can also buy tickets at the service office or in the station kiosk.

If the station you depart from is not manned and the ticket machine is out of order, contact the conductor as soon as you get on the train. If you do not do so you risk being fined when the conductor asks to see your ticket.  If the telephone number to the operation company is listed on the machine, it is also a good idea to call the operation company and inform them that the machine is out of order.

To buy and reserve tickets you can also contact DSB. You can find the contact information to DSB, on DSB’s website.

Note that DSB Orange tickets can only be bought online on DSB´s Online ticket shop. Read more about Orange tickets under About DSB Orange tickets and Booking a DSB Orange ticket.

A discount card is valid for 10 journeys within the number travel zones you have bought the card for. You pay less per journey if you travel with a discount card than you do with a single ticket.  When you travel with a discount card you must punch the card at the start of your journey. You will find a punching machine at the station, in the bus, or ask the driver. Discount cards are available at ticket offices and many kiosks and supermarkets.

On most standard tickets, one adult can take two children under the age of twelve with them free of charge. However, children under age 12 travelling alone must pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and discount cards.

When you have punched your discount card or bought a ticket, the card or the ticket is valid for a certain time period. When you punch your discount card, the start time of your journey is stamped onto the card. The time of purchase is also stamped on the ticket you buy from the ticket machine or the bus driver. The time validity of a ticket and discount card varies in accordance to the number of zones for which the discount card/ticket is valid. The exact validity period of a discount card and/or a ticket is specified on the card/ticket.

A DSB orange is a discount ticket. The price of a DSB Orange ticket varies and they are not available for all train departures. The number of tickets available for a given departure varies, so your chance of getting an orange ticket is greater, the sooner you book. 

Orange tickets are only valid for the specified departure day and time and are not valid on bus or Metro services. Orange tickets can be bought two months prior to departure. They are non-refundable and cannot be changed after the purchase has been made.

DSB orange tickets can only be bought online at DSB´s Online ticket shop. You find DSB´s online ticket shop at www.dsb.dk. Note the service is in Danish only. You have to print the Orange ticket yourself and a seat reservation is required. The seat reservation is included in the price and will be stated on your ticket when you print it. Adults travelling with an Orange ticket can take two children under the age of 12 with them free of charge, but you must remember to reserve seats for the children when you book the ticket.  Children from age 12 to 15 years pay half price.

Most bus companies post bus routes and timetable on their website. Often, you can also find bus timetables at the bus station and on the bus. Furthermore, the Internet journey planer, www.rejseplanen.dk is very useful if you are looking for travel routes, departure and arrival times. The journey planner is based on data provided by all the bus and railway operators and most of the ferry services in Denmark – local as well as national. For an English version of www.rejseplanen.dk, click on the UK flag at the bottom of the page.

On many city bus services, one adult is entitled to travel with two children under the age of twelve for free. However, children under 12 travelling alone pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and children’s discount cards. Ask the driver or at the ticket office about the rules that apply when travelling with a specific company.

To get a DSB orange ticket you must book and pay for the ticket online at DSB´s Online ticket shop, www.dsb.dk. Note the service is only in Danish.

You print the ticket yourself. A seat reservation is included in the price and will be stated on your ticket when you print it. When you book an Orange ticket you will be asked to state you email address.  Your e-ticket and your order confirmation will be sent to this email address. You will also be asked to provide proof of ID when you present your ticket on the train. The ID you use can be your credit card (not necessarily the one you used to pay for the ticket), driving licence, passport, etc.  When booking the ticket, you will be asked for the name of the person (your name) to whom the ID was issued , along some of the digits printed on the ID. The ID information you provide is called Print Selv-ID (Print it yourself-ID) and is requested to prevent tickets being copied. 

Remember to have both your printed ticket and your Print Selv-ID with you when you travel because the conductor will ask for both.

Conductors check tickets on most trains. If you are unable to present a valid ticket you will be fined DKK 600.

The online journey planner, www.rejseplanen.dk, is a very useful site when you are looking for travel routes, departure and arrival times. Rejseplanen.dk is based on data provided by all bus and railway operators, as well as most ferry services in Denmark. The journey planner can also help you to find coordinating buses if you cannot reach your destination by train.

DSB Customer Centre: +45 70 13 14 15, for other contact information to DSB, go to DSB’s website. 

Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark on the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

The online journey planner, Rejseplanen, provides information about all public transport in Denmark: www.rejseplanen.dk.

In Denmark you will find Regional trains (Re), InterCity trains (IC) and InterCityLyn trains (ICL – ‘lyn’ stands for ‘lightening’).

Re services connect local stations to main junctions throughout Denmark. IC and ICL trains connect major stations on the islands of Zealand (Sjælland), Funen (Fyn) and in Jutland (Jylland). The difference between IC and ICL services is that ICL are express trains which make fewer stops. Ticket prices to a destination are the same, whether you travel by IC or ICL train.

Copenhagen also has suburban, so-called S-trains. Read more about Copenhagen’s S-trains at Visit Copenhagen’s website.

A rail map of Denmark is available at Banedanmark’s website.

IC and ICL trains have first and second class accommodation. A second class ticket includes the trip itself and on some services, there will be a train trolley, from which you can buy drinks and snacks. On a first class ticket, some drinks and snacks are at your disposal during the trip.

On most trains you will find specific areas designated for wheelchairs. Seats can be reserved for wheelchairs on all IC and ICK trains.

There are different railways companies that operate different parts of the railway network in Denmark. The largest railway operator is the railway company DSB (Danske Stats Baner). Read more about DSB, on DSB’s website www.dsb.dk.

Besides DSB, services are also operated in Denmark by private railway companies. Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark at the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

On many IC and ICL trains, you will find family zones (familiezone) and quiet zones (stillezone).

If you sit in a quiet zone you are expected to respect the other travellers’ desire for peace and quiet. You are required to switch off the sound on all your electronic devices, standing is not permitted in quiet zones and conversation must be kept to a minimum. Animals are not allowed in quiet zones.

Family zones are primarily intended for passengers travelling with children. If you wish to sit in a family zone it is a good idea to reserve seats.

Most trains have areas that are designated for prams. Note that on IC and ICL trains you are required to reserve space for your pram in advance and that such reservation cannot be made online.

You can take your bike on most of trains. The area that is designated for bikes are usually marked, showing an illustration of a bike on or beside the door. If you take a bike, you must buy a supplementary ticket for it. Note that there is only space for a limited number of bikes on any one train and that it is up to the conductor to decide whether or not there is room for your bike. During the summer the railways companies often require you to reserve a space for your bike. You can neither reserve nor buy bike tickets online.

In Denmark you must buy a ticket before you travel. Tickets are checked by a conductor on the train and if you cannot produce a valid ticket you will be fined.

When you buy tickets, you can buy either one-way tickets or return. On IC or ICL trains, you can choose between second or first class tickets.

You are not required to reserve a seat for your train journey but it is the only way you are guaranteed not to be left standing. If you wish to reserve a seat you must specify this when you buy your ticket. Seat reservations coast approximately DKK 25. Note that even though you are not required to reserve a seat for your journey, it is recommended that you do so for journeys during peak periods.

Unless you ask for a ticket for a specific departure, the ticket you buy is likely to be valid for two hours. This means that you can use the ticket on any train that leaves for your destination within two hours of buying your ticket. Remember that if you make a seat reservation, it is only valid for the specified departure. The time validity of your ticket is stated on your ticket.

In Denmark you will find Regional trains (Re), InterCity trains (IC) and InterCityLyn trains (ICL – ‘lyn’ stands for ‘lightening’).

Re services connect local stations to main junctions throughout Denmark. IC and ICL trains connect major stations on the islands of Zealand (Sjælland), Funen (Fyn) and in Jutland (Jylland). The difference between IC and ICL services is that ICL are express trains which make fewer stops. Ticket prices to a destination are the same, whether you travel by IC or ICL train.

Copenhagen also has suburban, so-called S-trains. Read more about Copenhagen’s S-trains at Visit Copenhagen’s website.

A rail map of Denmark is available at Banedanmark’s website.

IC and ICL trains have first and second class accommodation. A second class ticket includes the trip itself and on some services, there will be a train trolley, from which you can buy drinks and snacks. On a first class ticket, some drinks and snacks are at your disposal during the trip. 

On most trains you will find specific areas designated for wheelchairs. Seats can be reserved for wheelchairs on all IC and ICK trains.

There are different railways companies that operate different parts of the railway network in Denmark. The largest railway operator is the railway company DSB (Danske Stats Baner). Read more about DSB, on DSB’s website www.dsb.dk.

Besides DSB, services are also operated in Denmark by private railway companies. Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark at the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

On many IC and ICL trains, you will find family zones (familiezone) and quiet zones (stillezone). If you sit in a quiet zone you are expected to respect the other travellers’ desire for peace and quiet. You are required to switch off the sound on all your electronic devices, standing is not permitted in quiet zones and conversation must be kept to a minimum. Animals are not allowed in quiet zones.

Family zones are primarily intended for passengers travelling with children. If you wish to sit in a family zone it is a good idea to reserve seats.

On most bus services, you can buy tickets on the bus from a ticket machine or the driver. Where and how you buy tickets varies, depending on the operating company and the type of bus you are traveling in, e.g. whether it is a city bus or a regional bus. 

Some bus companies accept credit cards on the bus. However, it is always a good idea to bring cash if you intent to buy tickets on the bus. On some of the long distance connections you can reserve seats and buy tickets in advance.

You can find information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area under 'Taking the bus in Aarhus'.

Most trains have areas that are designated for prams. Note that on IC and ICL trains you are required to reserve space for your pram in advance and that such reservation cannot be made online.

You can take your bike on most of trains. The area that is designated for bikes are usually marked, showing an illustration of a bike on or beside the door. If you take a bike, you must buy a supplementary ticket for it. Note that there is only space for a limited number of bikes on any one train and that it is up to the conductor to decide whether or not there is room for your bike. During the summer the railways companies often require you to reserve a space for your bike. You can neither reserve nor buy bike tickets online.

All Danish taxis use meters and charge more or less the same basic fare per kilometre travelled. However, fares are higher in the afternoon, during the evenings and at night, as well as at weekends. Furthermore, if you order a taxi with more seats than an “ordinary” four-seat taxi the fare is likely to be higher. Also, some taxi companies will start on a higher fare if you call after a taxi by phone, instead of hailing one on the street. The taxi fares are non-negotiable.

Note that many companies charge extra for bicycles and prams/large strollers. Many companies also charge extra if the driver carries your luggage to the door.

In Denmark you must buy a ticket before you travel. Tickets are checked by a conductor on the train and if you cannot produce a valid ticket you will be fined.
When you buy tickets, you can buy either one-way tickets or return. On IC or ICL trains, you can choose between second or first class tickets.

You are not required to reserve a seat for your train journey but it is the only way you are guaranteed not to be left standing. If you wish to reserve a seat you must specify this when you buy your ticket.  Seat reservations coast approximately DKK 25. Note that even though you are not required to reserve a seat for your journey, it is recommended that you do so for journeys during peak periods.

Unless you ask for a ticket for a specific departure, the ticket you buy is likely to be valid for two hours. This means that you can use the ticket on any train that leaves for your destination within two hours of buying your ticket. Remember that if you make a seat reservation, it is only valid for the specified departure. The time validity of your ticket is stated on your ticket.

In addition to cash, most taxis accept credit cards, but check with the driver as you enter the taxi. If you want to pay by credit card, many taxi companies request that you give your credit card to the driver when you enter the taxi. Your card will most likely be swiped two times; the first time to verify the card’s validity, the second time to make a withdrawal from your account.

Note that the taxi driver has the right to ensure that you as a passenger are able to pay the fare. If you request a receipt for the fare, the taxi driver will provide you one.

Many cities and regions in Denmark are divided into travel zones and the fare you pay depends on how many zones you travel through. You will, however, generally be charged for a minimum of two zones. You will find zone maps at the bus stations.

In the cities, you can often use your ticket to travel for as long as it is valid on public transport, both train and bus services, within the number of zones you have paid for. When you travel on long distance bus services you will often pay a set fare between destinations along the route and not according to a zone system.

For information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area go to, Taking the bus in Aarhus.
 

Cities and regions are usually divided into travel zones. Your fare depends on the number of zones you travel through. However the minimum fare is often the price of two travel zones. You will find zone maps on the station. In most cities, you can use your ticket as long as it is valid on most public transport, both train and bus services within the number of zones you have paid for.

You can also buy an Orange billet (Orange ticket) discount ticket for many national and regional train departures. Note that special rules apply to these tickets, for further information go to About DSB Orange tickets and Booking a DSB Orange ticket. 

If you are between 16-26 years of age or are on SU, a Danish government education grant, you are entitled to a DSB Wildcard. A DSB wildcard gives you discounts on many train tickets. Read more about DSB Wildcard under DSB Wildcard.

The fare includes a service charge, so you are not expected to tip. However, many taxi companies charge extra if the driver is asked to carry the luggage to the door.

If you frequently travel to one destination or within the same number of zones, it may be a good idea to buy a travel card (månedskort/periodekort) or a discount card (klippekort). The smartest buy depends on how frequently you travel.

If you frequently travel to one destination or within the same number of zones, it may be a good idea to buy a travel card (månedskort/periodekort) or a discount card (klippekort). The smartest buy depends on how frequently you travel.

A travel card entitles you to travel as many times you like within the number of zones for which you have bought your travel card, for as long as the card is valid.

Discount cards are valid for 10 journeys within a specified number of zones. You pay less per journey using a discount card than with a single ticket. When travelling with a discount card you must punch the card at the beginning of your journey. Punching machines are situated on stations where you enter the platform.

A travel card allows you to travel as many times you like within the number of zones for which you have bought your travel card, for as long as the card is valid. Many companies offer travel cards valid from 30 to 365 days. Some offer a reduced-rate period card which is not valid during the rush hour. Note that many of the night bus services have different fares than daytime services, which means that your travel card may not be valid on these buses.

If you want a period travel card you will usually have to go the company’s ticket office. Have with you some form of photo-ID, your health insurance card as proof of your CPR number and a passport-sized photo for your travel pass. Weekend and weekly travel cards are often available at kiosks and at tourist information offices and do not require a photo or proof of identity.

There are ticket machines on most stations, most of which accept both cash and credit/debit cards. You will find them either in the station’s main hall or on the platform. At serviced stations, you can also buy tickets at the service office or in the station kiosk.

If the station you depart from is not manned and the ticket machine is out of order, contact the conductor as soon as you get on the train. If you do not do so you risk being fined when the conductor asks to see your ticket.  If the telephone number to the operation company is listed on the machine, it is also a good idea to call the operation company and inform them that the machine is out of order.

To buy and reserve tickets you can also contact DSB. You can find the contact information to DSB, on DSB’s website.

Note that DSB Orange tickets can only be bought online on DSB´s Online ticket shop. Read more about Orange tickets under About DSB Orange tickets and Booking a DSB Orange ticket.

A discount card is valid for 10 journeys within the number travel zones you have bought the card for. You pay less per journey if you travel with a discount card than you do with a single ticket.  When you travel with a discount card you must punch the card at the start of your journey. You will find a punching machine at the station, in the bus, or ask the driver. Discount cards are available at ticket offices and many kiosks and supermarkets.

On most standard tickets, one adult can take two children under the age of twelve with them free of charge. However, children under age 12 travelling alone must pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and discount cards.

When you have punched your discount card or bought a ticket, the card or the ticket is valid for a certain time period. When you punch your discount card, the start time of your journey is stamped onto the card. The time of purchase is also stamped on the ticket you buy from the ticket machine or the bus driver. The time validity of a ticket and discount card varies in accordance to the number of zones for which the discount card/ticket is valid. The exact validity period of a discount card and/or a ticket is specified on the card/ticket.

A DSB orange is a discount ticket. The price of a DSB Orange ticket varies and they are not available for all train departures. The number of tickets available for a given departure varies, so your chance of getting an orange ticket is greater, the sooner you book. 

Orange tickets are only valid for the specified departure day and time and are not valid on bus or Metro services. Orange tickets can be bought two months prior to departure. They are non-refundable and cannot be changed after the purchase has been made.

DSB orange tickets can only be bought online at DSB´s Online ticket shop. You find DSB´s online ticket shop at www.dsb.dk. Note the service is in Danish only. You have to print the Orange ticket yourself and a seat reservation is required. The seat reservation is included in the price and will be stated on your ticket when you print it. Adults travelling with an Orange ticket can take two children under the age of 12 with them free of charge, but you must remember to reserve seats for the children when you book the ticket.  Children from age 12 to 15 years pay half price.

Most bus companies post bus routes and timetable on their website. Often, you can also find bus timetables at the bus station and on the bus. Furthermore, the Internet journey planer, www.rejseplanen.dk is very useful if you are looking for travel routes, departure and arrival times. The journey planner is based on data provided by all the bus and railway operators and most of the ferry services in Denmark – local as well as national. For an English version of www.rejseplanen.dk, click on the UK flag at the bottom of the page.

On many city bus services, one adult is entitled to travel with two children under the age of twelve for free. However, children under 12 travelling alone pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and children’s discount cards. Ask the driver or at the ticket office about the rules that apply when travelling with a specific company.

If you are between 16-26 years of age or get SU, a Danish government education grant, you are entitled to a DSB Wildcard. A DSB Wildcard costs DKK 180 and gives you discounts on many train tickets.

With a DSB wildcard you get:

• 50% discount on train tickets Monday-Thursday and on Saturdays.
• 25% discount on train tickets on Fridays and Sundays
• 25% discount on general products from DSB's shops in the trains.

Conductors check tickets on most trains. If you are unable to present a valid ticket you will be fined DKK 600.

The online journey planner, www.rejseplanen.dk, is a very useful site when you are looking for travel routes, departure and arrival times. Rejseplanen.dk is based on data provided by all bus and railway operators, as well as most ferry services in Denmark. The journey planner can also help you to find coordinating buses if you cannot reach your destination by train.

DSB Customer Centre: +45 70 13 14 15, for other contact information to DSB, go to DSB’s website. 

Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark on the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

The online journey planner, Rejseplanen, provides information about all public transport in Denmark: www.rejseplanen.dk.

In Denmark you will find Regional trains (Re), InterCity trains (IC) and InterCityLyn trains (ICL – ‘lyn’ stands for ‘lightening’).

Re services connect local stations to main junctions throughout Denmark. IC and ICL trains connect major stations on the islands of Zealand (Sjælland), Funen (Fyn) and in Jutland (Jylland). The difference between IC and ICL services is that ICL are express trains which make fewer stops. Ticket prices to a destination are the same, whether you travel by IC or ICL train.

Copenhagen also has suburban, so-called S-trains. Read more about Copenhagen’s S-trains at Visit Copenhagen’s website.

A rail map of Denmark is available at Banedanmark’s website.

IC and ICL trains have first and second class accommodation. A second class ticket includes the trip itself and on some services, there will be a train trolley, from which you can buy drinks and snacks. On a first class ticket, some drinks and snacks are at your disposal during the trip.

On most trains you will find specific areas designated for wheelchairs. Seats can be reserved for wheelchairs on all IC and ICK trains.

There are different railways companies that operate different parts of the railway network in Denmark. The largest railway operator is the railway company DSB (Danske Stats Baner). Read more about DSB, on DSB’s website www.dsb.dk.

Besides DSB, services are also operated in Denmark by private railway companies. Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark at the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

On many IC and ICL trains, you will find family zones (familiezone) and quiet zones (stillezone).

If you sit in a quiet zone you are expected to respect the other travellers’ desire for peace and quiet. You are required to switch off the sound on all your electronic devices, standing is not permitted in quiet zones and conversation must be kept to a minimum. Animals are not allowed in quiet zones.

Family zones are primarily intended for passengers travelling with children. If you wish to sit in a family zone it is a good idea to reserve seats.

Most trains have areas that are designated for prams. Note that on IC and ICL trains you are required to reserve space for your pram in advance and that such reservation cannot be made online.

You can take your bike on most of trains. The area that is designated for bikes are usually marked, showing an illustration of a bike on or beside the door. If you take a bike, you must buy a supplementary ticket for it. Note that there is only space for a limited number of bikes on any one train and that it is up to the conductor to decide whether or not there is room for your bike. During the summer the railways companies often require you to reserve a space for your bike. You can neither reserve nor buy bike tickets online.

In Denmark you must buy a ticket before you travel. Tickets are checked by a conductor on the train and if you cannot produce a valid ticket you will be fined.

When you buy tickets, you can buy either one-way tickets or return. On IC or ICL trains, you can choose between second or first class tickets.

You are not required to reserve a seat for your train journey but it is the only way you are guaranteed not to be left standing. If you wish to reserve a seat you must specify this when you buy your ticket. Seat reservations coast approximately DKK 25. Note that even though you are not required to reserve a seat for your journey, it is recommended that you do so for journeys during peak periods.

Unless you ask for a ticket for a specific departure, the ticket you buy is likely to be valid for two hours. This means that you can use the ticket on any train that leaves for your destination within two hours of buying your ticket. Remember that if you make a seat reservation, it is only valid for the specified departure. The time validity of your ticket is stated on your ticket.

In Denmark you will find Regional trains (Re), InterCity trains (IC) and InterCityLyn trains (ICL – ‘lyn’ stands for ‘lightening’).

Re services connect local stations to main junctions throughout Denmark. IC and ICL trains connect major stations on the islands of Zealand (Sjælland), Funen (Fyn) and in Jutland (Jylland). The difference between IC and ICL services is that ICL are express trains which make fewer stops. Ticket prices to a destination are the same, whether you travel by IC or ICL train.

Copenhagen also has suburban, so-called S-trains. Read more about Copenhagen’s S-trains at Visit Copenhagen’s website.

A rail map of Denmark is available at Banedanmark’s website.

IC and ICL trains have first and second class accommodation. A second class ticket includes the trip itself and on some services, there will be a train trolley, from which you can buy drinks and snacks. On a first class ticket, some drinks and snacks are at your disposal during the trip. 

On most trains you will find specific areas designated for wheelchairs. Seats can be reserved for wheelchairs on all IC and ICK trains.

There are different railways companies that operate different parts of the railway network in Denmark. The largest railway operator is the railway company DSB (Danske Stats Baner). Read more about DSB, on DSB’s website www.dsb.dk.

Besides DSB, services are also operated in Denmark by private railway companies. Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark at the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

On many IC and ICL trains, you will find family zones (familiezone) and quiet zones (stillezone). If you sit in a quiet zone you are expected to respect the other travellers’ desire for peace and quiet. You are required to switch off the sound on all your electronic devices, standing is not permitted in quiet zones and conversation must be kept to a minimum. Animals are not allowed in quiet zones.

Family zones are primarily intended for passengers travelling with children. If you wish to sit in a family zone it is a good idea to reserve seats.

On most bus services, you can buy tickets on the bus from a ticket machine or the driver. Where and how you buy tickets varies, depending on the operating company and the type of bus you are traveling in, e.g. whether it is a city bus or a regional bus. 

Some bus companies accept credit cards on the bus. However, it is always a good idea to bring cash if you intent to buy tickets on the bus. On some of the long distance connections you can reserve seats and buy tickets in advance.

You can find information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area under 'Taking the bus in Aarhus'.

Most trains have areas that are designated for prams. Note that on IC and ICL trains you are required to reserve space for your pram in advance and that such reservation cannot be made online.

You can take your bike on most of trains. The area that is designated for bikes are usually marked, showing an illustration of a bike on or beside the door. If you take a bike, you must buy a supplementary ticket for it. Note that there is only space for a limited number of bikes on any one train and that it is up to the conductor to decide whether or not there is room for your bike. During the summer the railways companies often require you to reserve a space for your bike. You can neither reserve nor buy bike tickets online.

All Danish taxis use meters and charge more or less the same basic fare per kilometre travelled. However, fares are higher in the afternoon, during the evenings and at night, as well as at weekends. Furthermore, if you order a taxi with more seats than an “ordinary” four-seat taxi the fare is likely to be higher. Also, some taxi companies will start on a higher fare if you call after a taxi by phone, instead of hailing one on the street. The taxi fares are non-negotiable.

Note that many companies charge extra for bicycles and prams/large strollers. Many companies also charge extra if the driver carries your luggage to the door.

In Denmark you must buy a ticket before you travel. Tickets are checked by a conductor on the train and if you cannot produce a valid ticket you will be fined.
When you buy tickets, you can buy either one-way tickets or return. On IC or ICL trains, you can choose between second or first class tickets.

You are not required to reserve a seat for your train journey but it is the only way you are guaranteed not to be left standing. If you wish to reserve a seat you must specify this when you buy your ticket.  Seat reservations coast approximately DKK 25. Note that even though you are not required to reserve a seat for your journey, it is recommended that you do so for journeys during peak periods.

Unless you ask for a ticket for a specific departure, the ticket you buy is likely to be valid for two hours. This means that you can use the ticket on any train that leaves for your destination within two hours of buying your ticket. Remember that if you make a seat reservation, it is only valid for the specified departure. The time validity of your ticket is stated on your ticket.

In addition to cash, most taxis accept credit cards, but check with the driver as you enter the taxi. If you want to pay by credit card, many taxi companies request that you give your credit card to the driver when you enter the taxi. Your card will most likely be swiped two times; the first time to verify the card’s validity, the second time to make a withdrawal from your account.

Note that the taxi driver has the right to ensure that you as a passenger are able to pay the fare. If you request a receipt for the fare, the taxi driver will provide you one.

Many cities and regions in Denmark are divided into travel zones and the fare you pay depends on how many zones you travel through. You will, however, generally be charged for a minimum of two zones. You will find zone maps at the bus stations.

In the cities, you can often use your ticket to travel for as long as it is valid on public transport, both train and bus services, within the number of zones you have paid for. When you travel on long distance bus services you will often pay a set fare between destinations along the route and not according to a zone system.

For information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area go to, Taking the bus in Aarhus.
 

Cities and regions are usually divided into travel zones. Your fare depends on the number of zones you travel through. However the minimum fare is often the price of two travel zones. You will find zone maps on the station. In most cities, you can use your ticket as long as it is valid on most public transport, both train and bus services within the number of zones you have paid for.

You can also buy an Orange billet (Orange ticket) discount ticket for many national and regional train departures. Note that special rules apply to these tickets, for further information go to About DSB Orange tickets and Booking a DSB Orange ticket. 

If you are between 16-26 years of age or are on SU, a Danish government education grant, you are entitled to a DSB Wildcard. A DSB wildcard gives you discounts on many train tickets. Read more about DSB Wildcard under DSB Wildcard.

The fare includes a service charge, so you are not expected to tip. However, many taxi companies charge extra if the driver is asked to carry the luggage to the door.

If you frequently travel to one destination or within the same number of zones, it may be a good idea to buy a travel card (månedskort/periodekort) or a discount card (klippekort). The smartest buy depends on how frequently you travel.

If you frequently travel to one destination or within the same number of zones, it may be a good idea to buy a travel card (månedskort/periodekort) or a discount card (klippekort). The smartest buy depends on how frequently you travel.

A travel card entitles you to travel as many times you like within the number of zones for which you have bought your travel card, for as long as the card is valid.

Discount cards are valid for 10 journeys within a specified number of zones. You pay less per journey using a discount card than with a single ticket. When travelling with a discount card you must punch the card at the beginning of your journey. Punching machines are situated on stations where you enter the platform.

A travel card allows you to travel as many times you like within the number of zones for which you have bought your travel card, for as long as the card is valid. Many companies offer travel cards valid from 30 to 365 days. Some offer a reduced-rate period card which is not valid during the rush hour. Note that many of the night bus services have different fares than daytime services, which means that your travel card may not be valid on these buses.

If you want a period travel card you will usually have to go the company’s ticket office. Have with you some form of photo-ID, your health insurance card as proof of your CPR number and a passport-sized photo for your travel pass. Weekend and weekly travel cards are often available at kiosks and at tourist information offices and do not require a photo or proof of identity.

There are ticket machines on most stations, most of which accept both cash and credit/debit cards. You will find them either in the station’s main hall or on the platform. At serviced stations, you can also buy tickets at the service office or in the station kiosk.

If the station you depart from is not manned and the ticket machine is out of order, contact the conductor as soon as you get on the train. If you do not do so you risk being fined when the conductor asks to see your ticket.  If the telephone number to the operation company is listed on the machine, it is also a good idea to call the operation company and inform them that the machine is out of order.

To buy and reserve tickets you can also contact DSB. You can find the contact information to DSB, on DSB’s website.

Note that DSB Orange tickets can only be bought online on DSB´s Online ticket shop. Read more about Orange tickets under About DSB Orange tickets and Booking a DSB Orange ticket.

A discount card is valid for 10 journeys within the number travel zones you have bought the card for. You pay less per journey if you travel with a discount card than you do with a single ticket.  When you travel with a discount card you must punch the card at the start of your journey. You will find a punching machine at the station, in the bus, or ask the driver. Discount cards are available at ticket offices and many kiosks and supermarkets.

On most standard tickets, one adult can take two children under the age of twelve with them free of charge. However, children under age 12 travelling alone must pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and discount cards.

When you have punched your discount card or bought a ticket, the card or the ticket is valid for a certain time period. When you punch your discount card, the start time of your journey is stamped onto the card. The time of purchase is also stamped on the ticket you buy from the ticket machine or the bus driver. The time validity of a ticket and discount card varies in accordance to the number of zones for which the discount card/ticket is valid. The exact validity period of a discount card and/or a ticket is specified on the card/ticket.

Most bus companies post bus routes and timetable on their website. Often, you can also find bus timetables at the bus station and on the bus. Furthermore, the Internet journey planer, www.rejseplanen.dk is very useful if you are looking for travel routes, departure and arrival times. The journey planner is based on data provided by all the bus and railway operators and most of the ferry services in Denmark – local as well as national. For an English version of www.rejseplanen.dk, click on the UK flag at the bottom of the page.

On many city bus services, one adult is entitled to travel with two children under the age of twelve for free. However, children under 12 travelling alone pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and children’s discount cards. Ask the driver or at the ticket office about the rules that apply when travelling with a specific company.

To get a DSB orange ticket you must book and pay for the ticket online at DSB´s Online ticket shop, www.dsb.dk. Note the service is only in Danish.

You print the ticket yourself. A seat reservation is included in the price and will be stated on your ticket when you print it. When you book an Orange ticket you will be asked to state you email address.  Your e-ticket and your order confirmation will be sent to this email address. You will also be asked to provide proof of ID when you present your ticket on the train. The ID you use can be your credit card (not necessarily the one you used to pay for the ticket), driving licence, passport, etc.  When booking the ticket, you will be asked for the name of the person (your name) to whom the ID was issued , along some of the digits printed on the ID. The ID information you provide is called Print Selv-ID (Print it yourself-ID) and is requested to prevent tickets being copied. 

Remember to have both your printed ticket and your Print Selv-ID with you when you travel because the conductor will ask for both.

If you are between 16-26 years of age or get SU, a Danish government education grant, you are entitled to a DSB Wildcard. A DSB Wildcard costs DKK 180 and gives you discounts on many train tickets.

With a DSB wildcard you get:

• 50% discount on train tickets Monday-Thursday and on Saturdays.
• 25% discount on train tickets on Fridays and Sundays
• 25% discount on general products from DSB's shops in the trains.

Conductors check tickets on most trains. If you are unable to present a valid ticket you will be fined DKK 600.

The online journey planner, www.rejseplanen.dk, is a very useful site when you are looking for travel routes, departure and arrival times. Rejseplanen.dk is based on data provided by all bus and railway operators, as well as most ferry services in Denmark. The journey planner can also help you to find coordinating buses if you cannot reach your destination by train.

DSB Customer Centre: +45 70 13 14 15, for other contact information to DSB, go to DSB’s website. 

Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark on the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

The online journey planner, Rejseplanen, provides information about all public transport in Denmark: www.rejseplanen.dk.

In Denmark you will find Regional trains (Re), InterCity trains (IC) and InterCityLyn trains (ICL – ‘lyn’ stands for ‘lightening’).

Re services connect local stations to main junctions throughout Denmark. IC and ICL trains connect major stations on the islands of Zealand (Sjælland), Funen (Fyn) and in Jutland (Jylland). The difference between IC and ICL services is that ICL are express trains which make fewer stops. Ticket prices to a destination are the same, whether you travel by IC or ICL train.

Copenhagen also has suburban, so-called S-trains. Read more about Copenhagen’s S-trains at Visit Copenhagen’s website.

A rail map of Denmark is available at Banedanmark’s website.

IC and ICL trains have first and second class accommodation. A second class ticket includes the trip itself and on some services, there will be a train trolley, from which you can buy drinks and snacks. On a first class ticket, some drinks and snacks are at your disposal during the trip.

On most trains you will find specific areas designated for wheelchairs. Seats can be reserved for wheelchairs on all IC and ICK trains.

There are different railways companies that operate different parts of the railway network in Denmark. The largest railway operator is the railway company DSB (Danske Stats Baner). Read more about DSB, on DSB’s website www.dsb.dk.

Besides DSB, services are also operated in Denmark by private railway companies. Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark at the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

On many IC and ICL trains, you will find family zones (familiezone) and quiet zones (stillezone).

If you sit in a quiet zone you are expected to respect the other travellers’ desire for peace and quiet. You are required to switch off the sound on all your electronic devices, standing is not permitted in quiet zones and conversation must be kept to a minimum. Animals are not allowed in quiet zones.

Family zones are primarily intended for passengers travelling with children. If you wish to sit in a family zone it is a good idea to reserve seats.

Most trains have areas that are designated for prams. Note that on IC and ICL trains you are required to reserve space for your pram in advance and that such reservation cannot be made online.

You can take your bike on most of trains. The area that is designated for bikes are usually marked, showing an illustration of a bike on or beside the door. If you take a bike, you must buy a supplementary ticket for it. Note that there is only space for a limited number of bikes on any one train and that it is up to the conductor to decide whether or not there is room for your bike. During the summer the railways companies often require you to reserve a space for your bike. You can neither reserve nor buy bike tickets online.

In Denmark you must buy a ticket before you travel. Tickets are checked by a conductor on the train and if you cannot produce a valid ticket you will be fined.

When you buy tickets, you can buy either one-way tickets or return. On IC or ICL trains, you can choose between second or first class tickets.

You are not required to reserve a seat for your train journey but it is the only way you are guaranteed not to be left standing. If you wish to reserve a seat you must specify this when you buy your ticket. Seat reservations coast approximately DKK 25. Note that even though you are not required to reserve a seat for your journey, it is recommended that you do so for journeys during peak periods.

Unless you ask for a ticket for a specific departure, the ticket you buy is likely to be valid for two hours. This means that you can use the ticket on any train that leaves for your destination within two hours of buying your ticket. Remember that if you make a seat reservation, it is only valid for the specified departure. The time validity of your ticket is stated on your ticket.

In Denmark you will find Regional trains (Re), InterCity trains (IC) and InterCityLyn trains (ICL – ‘lyn’ stands for ‘lightening’).

Re services connect local stations to main junctions throughout Denmark. IC and ICL trains connect major stations on the islands of Zealand (Sjælland), Funen (Fyn) and in Jutland (Jylland). The difference between IC and ICL services is that ICL are express trains which make fewer stops. Ticket prices to a destination are the same, whether you travel by IC or ICL train.

Copenhagen also has suburban, so-called S-trains. Read more about Copenhagen’s S-trains at Visit Copenhagen’s website.

A rail map of Denmark is available at Banedanmark’s website.

IC and ICL trains have first and second class accommodation. A second class ticket includes the trip itself and on some services, there will be a train trolley, from which you can buy drinks and snacks. On a first class ticket, some drinks and snacks are at your disposal during the trip. 

On most trains you will find specific areas designated for wheelchairs. Seats can be reserved for wheelchairs on all IC and ICK trains.

There are different railways companies that operate different parts of the railway network in Denmark. The largest railway operator is the railway company DSB (Danske Stats Baner). Read more about DSB, on DSB’s website www.dsb.dk.

Besides DSB, services are also operated in Denmark by private railway companies. Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark at the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

On many IC and ICL trains, you will find family zones (familiezone) and quiet zones (stillezone). If you sit in a quiet zone you are expected to respect the other travellers’ desire for peace and quiet. You are required to switch off the sound on all your electronic devices, standing is not permitted in quiet zones and conversation must be kept to a minimum. Animals are not allowed in quiet zones.

Family zones are primarily intended for passengers travelling with children. If you wish to sit in a family zone it is a good idea to reserve seats.

On most bus services, you can buy tickets on the bus from a ticket machine or the driver. Where and how you buy tickets varies, depending on the operating company and the type of bus you are traveling in, e.g. whether it is a city bus or a regional bus. 

Some bus companies accept credit cards on the bus. However, it is always a good idea to bring cash if you intent to buy tickets on the bus. On some of the long distance connections you can reserve seats and buy tickets in advance.

You can find information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area under 'Taking the bus in Aarhus'.

Most trains have areas that are designated for prams. Note that on IC and ICL trains you are required to reserve space for your pram in advance and that such reservation cannot be made online.

You can take your bike on most of trains. The area that is designated for bikes are usually marked, showing an illustration of a bike on or beside the door. If you take a bike, you must buy a supplementary ticket for it. Note that there is only space for a limited number of bikes on any one train and that it is up to the conductor to decide whether or not there is room for your bike. During the summer the railways companies often require you to reserve a space for your bike. You can neither reserve nor buy bike tickets online.

All Danish taxis use meters and charge more or less the same basic fare per kilometre travelled. However, fares are higher in the afternoon, during the evenings and at night, as well as at weekends. Furthermore, if you order a taxi with more seats than an “ordinary” four-seat taxi the fare is likely to be higher. Also, some taxi companies will start on a higher fare if you call after a taxi by phone, instead of hailing one on the street. The taxi fares are non-negotiable.

Note that many companies charge extra for bicycles and prams/large strollers. Many companies also charge extra if the driver carries your luggage to the door.

In Denmark you must buy a ticket before you travel. Tickets are checked by a conductor on the train and if you cannot produce a valid ticket you will be fined.
When you buy tickets, you can buy either one-way tickets or return. On IC or ICL trains, you can choose between second or first class tickets.

You are not required to reserve a seat for your train journey but it is the only way you are guaranteed not to be left standing. If you wish to reserve a seat you must specify this when you buy your ticket.  Seat reservations coast approximately DKK 25. Note that even though you are not required to reserve a seat for your journey, it is recommended that you do so for journeys during peak periods.

Unless you ask for a ticket for a specific departure, the ticket you buy is likely to be valid for two hours. This means that you can use the ticket on any train that leaves for your destination within two hours of buying your ticket. Remember that if you make a seat reservation, it is only valid for the specified departure. The time validity of your ticket is stated on your ticket.

In addition to cash, most taxis accept credit cards, but check with the driver as you enter the taxi. If you want to pay by credit card, many taxi companies request that you give your credit card to the driver when you enter the taxi. Your card will most likely be swiped two times; the first time to verify the card’s validity, the second time to make a withdrawal from your account.

Note that the taxi driver has the right to ensure that you as a passenger are able to pay the fare. If you request a receipt for the fare, the taxi driver will provide you one.

Many cities and regions in Denmark are divided into travel zones and the fare you pay depends on how many zones you travel through. You will, however, generally be charged for a minimum of two zones. You will find zone maps at the bus stations.

In the cities, you can often use your ticket to travel for as long as it is valid on public transport, both train and bus services, within the number of zones you have paid for. When you travel on long distance bus services you will often pay a set fare between destinations along the route and not according to a zone system.

For information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area go to, Taking the bus in Aarhus.
 

Cities and regions are usually divided into travel zones. Your fare depends on the number of zones you travel through. However the minimum fare is often the price of two travel zones. You will find zone maps on the station. In most cities, you can use your ticket as long as it is valid on most public transport, both train and bus services within the number of zones you have paid for.

You can also buy an Orange billet (Orange ticket) discount ticket for many national and regional train departures. Note that special rules apply to these tickets, for further information go to About DSB Orange tickets and Booking a DSB Orange ticket. 

If you are between 16-26 years of age or are on SU, a Danish government education grant, you are entitled to a DSB Wildcard. A DSB wildcard gives you discounts on many train tickets. Read more about DSB Wildcard under DSB Wildcard.

The fare includes a service charge, so you are not expected to tip. However, many taxi companies charge extra if the driver is asked to carry the luggage to the door.

If you frequently travel to one destination or within the same number of zones, it may be a good idea to buy a travel card (månedskort/periodekort) or a discount card (klippekort). The smartest buy depends on how frequently you travel.

If you frequently travel to one destination or within the same number of zones, it may be a good idea to buy a travel card (månedskort/periodekort) or a discount card (klippekort). The smartest buy depends on how frequently you travel.

A travel card entitles you to travel as many times you like within the number of zones for which you have bought your travel card, for as long as the card is valid.

Discount cards are valid for 10 journeys within a specified number of zones. You pay less per journey using a discount card than with a single ticket. When travelling with a discount card you must punch the card at the beginning of your journey. Punching machines are situated on stations where you enter the platform.

A travel card allows you to travel as many times you like within the number of zones for which you have bought your travel card, for as long as the card is valid. Many companies offer travel cards valid from 30 to 365 days. Some offer a reduced-rate period card which is not valid during the rush hour. Note that many of the night bus services have different fares than daytime services, which means that your travel card may not be valid on these buses.

If you want a period travel card you will usually have to go the company’s ticket office. Have with you some form of photo-ID, your health insurance card as proof of your CPR number and a passport-sized photo for your travel pass. Weekend and weekly travel cards are often available at kiosks and at tourist information offices and do not require a photo or proof of identity.

There are ticket machines on most stations, most of which accept both cash and credit/debit cards. You will find them either in the station’s main hall or on the platform. At serviced stations, you can also buy tickets at the service office or in the station kiosk.

If the station you depart from is not manned and the ticket machine is out of order, contact the conductor as soon as you get on the train. If you do not do so you risk being fined when the conductor asks to see your ticket.  If the telephone number to the operation company is listed on the machine, it is also a good idea to call the operation company and inform them that the machine is out of order.

To buy and reserve tickets you can also contact DSB. You can find the contact information to DSB, on DSB’s website.

Note that DSB Orange tickets can only be bought online on DSB´s Online ticket shop. Read more about Orange tickets under About DSB Orange tickets and Booking a DSB Orange ticket.

A discount card is valid for 10 journeys within the number travel zones you have bought the card for. You pay less per journey if you travel with a discount card than you do with a single ticket.  When you travel with a discount card you must punch the card at the start of your journey. You will find a punching machine at the station, in the bus, or ask the driver. Discount cards are available at ticket offices and many kiosks and supermarkets.

When you have punched your discount card or bought a ticket, the card or the ticket is valid for a certain time period. When you punch your discount card, the start time of your journey is stamped onto the card. The time of purchase is also stamped on the ticket you buy from the ticket machine or the bus driver. The time validity of a ticket and discount card varies in accordance to the number of zones for which the discount card/ticket is valid. The exact validity period of a discount card and/or a ticket is specified on the card/ticket.

A DSB orange is a discount ticket. The price of a DSB Orange ticket varies and they are not available for all train departures. The number of tickets available for a given departure varies, so your chance of getting an orange ticket is greater, the sooner you book. 

Orange tickets are only valid for the specified departure day and time and are not valid on bus or Metro services. Orange tickets can be bought two months prior to departure. They are non-refundable and cannot be changed after the purchase has been made.

DSB orange tickets can only be bought online at DSB´s Online ticket shop. You find DSB´s online ticket shop at www.dsb.dk. Note the service is in Danish only. You have to print the Orange ticket yourself and a seat reservation is required. The seat reservation is included in the price and will be stated on your ticket when you print it. Adults travelling with an Orange ticket can take two children under the age of 12 with them free of charge, but you must remember to reserve seats for the children when you book the ticket.  Children from age 12 to 15 years pay half price.

Most bus companies post bus routes and timetable on their website. Often, you can also find bus timetables at the bus station and on the bus. Furthermore, the Internet journey planer, www.rejseplanen.dk is very useful if you are looking for travel routes, departure and arrival times. The journey planner is based on data provided by all the bus and railway operators and most of the ferry services in Denmark – local as well as national. For an English version of www.rejseplanen.dk, click on the UK flag at the bottom of the page.

On many city bus services, one adult is entitled to travel with two children under the age of twelve for free. However, children under 12 travelling alone pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and children’s discount cards. Ask the driver or at the ticket office about the rules that apply when travelling with a specific company.

To get a DSB orange ticket you must book and pay for the ticket online at DSB´s Online ticket shop, www.dsb.dk. Note the service is only in Danish.

You print the ticket yourself. A seat reservation is included in the price and will be stated on your ticket when you print it. When you book an Orange ticket you will be asked to state you email address.  Your e-ticket and your order confirmation will be sent to this email address. You will also be asked to provide proof of ID when you present your ticket on the train. The ID you use can be your credit card (not necessarily the one you used to pay for the ticket), driving licence, passport, etc.  When booking the ticket, you will be asked for the name of the person (your name) to whom the ID was issued , along some of the digits printed on the ID. The ID information you provide is called Print Selv-ID (Print it yourself-ID) and is requested to prevent tickets being copied. 

Remember to have both your printed ticket and your Print Selv-ID with you when you travel because the conductor will ask for both.

If you are between 16-26 years of age or get SU, a Danish government education grant, you are entitled to a DSB Wildcard. A DSB Wildcard costs DKK 180 and gives you discounts on many train tickets.

With a DSB wildcard you get:

• 50% discount on train tickets Monday-Thursday and on Saturdays.
• 25% discount on train tickets on Fridays and Sundays
• 25% discount on general products from DSB's shops in the trains.

Conductors check tickets on most trains. If you are unable to present a valid ticket you will be fined DKK 600.

The online journey planner, www.rejseplanen.dk, is a very useful site when you are looking for travel routes, departure and arrival times. Rejseplanen.dk is based on data provided by all bus and railway operators, as well as most ferry services in Denmark. The journey planner can also help you to find coordinating buses if you cannot reach your destination by train.

DSB Customer Centre: +45 70 13 14 15, for other contact information to DSB, go to DSB’s website. 

Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark on the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

The online journey planner, Rejseplanen, provides information about all public transport in Denmark: www.rejseplanen.dk.

In Denmark you will find Regional trains (Re), InterCity trains (IC) and InterCityLyn trains (ICL – ‘lyn’ stands for ‘lightening’).

Re services connect local stations to main junctions throughout Denmark. IC and ICL trains connect major stations on the islands of Zealand (Sjælland), Funen (Fyn) and in Jutland (Jylland). The difference between IC and ICL services is that ICL are express trains which make fewer stops. Ticket prices to a destination are the same, whether you travel by IC or ICL train.

Copenhagen also has suburban, so-called S-trains. Read more about Copenhagen’s S-trains at Visit Copenhagen’s website.

A rail map of Denmark is available at Banedanmark’s website.

IC and ICL trains have first and second class accommodation. A second class ticket includes the trip itself and on some services, there will be a train trolley, from which you can buy drinks and snacks. On a first class ticket, some drinks and snacks are at your disposal during the trip.

On most trains you will find specific areas designated for wheelchairs. Seats can be reserved for wheelchairs on all IC and ICK trains.

There are different railways companies that operate different parts of the railway network in Denmark. The largest railway operator is the railway company DSB (Danske Stats Baner). Read more about DSB, on DSB’s website www.dsb.dk.

Besides DSB, services are also operated in Denmark by private railway companies. Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark at the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

On many IC and ICL trains, you will find family zones (familiezone) and quiet zones (stillezone).

If you sit in a quiet zone you are expected to respect the other travellers’ desire for peace and quiet. You are required to switch off the sound on all your electronic devices, standing is not permitted in quiet zones and conversation must be kept to a minimum. Animals are not allowed in quiet zones.

Family zones are primarily intended for passengers travelling with children. If you wish to sit in a family zone it is a good idea to reserve seats.

Most trains have areas that are designated for prams. Note that on IC and ICL trains you are required to reserve space for your pram in advance and that such reservation cannot be made online.

You can take your bike on most of trains. The area that is designated for bikes are usually marked, showing an illustration of a bike on or beside the door. If you take a bike, you must buy a supplementary ticket for it. Note that there is only space for a limited number of bikes on any one train and that it is up to the conductor to decide whether or not there is room for your bike. During the summer the railways companies often require you to reserve a space for your bike. You can neither reserve nor buy bike tickets online.

In Denmark you must buy a ticket before you travel. Tickets are checked by a conductor on the train and if you cannot produce a valid ticket you will be fined.

When you buy tickets, you can buy either one-way tickets or return. On IC or ICL trains, you can choose between second or first class tickets.

You are not required to reserve a seat for your train journey but it is the only way you are guaranteed not to be left standing. If you wish to reserve a seat you must specify this when you buy your ticket. Seat reservations coast approximately DKK 25. Note that even though you are not required to reserve a seat for your journey, it is recommended that you do so for journeys during peak periods.

Unless you ask for a ticket for a specific departure, the ticket you buy is likely to be valid for two hours. This means that you can use the ticket on any train that leaves for your destination within two hours of buying your ticket. Remember that if you make a seat reservation, it is only valid for the specified departure. The time validity of your ticket is stated on your ticket.

In Denmark you will find Regional trains (Re), InterCity trains (IC) and InterCityLyn trains (ICL – ‘lyn’ stands for ‘lightening’).

Re services connect local stations to main junctions throughout Denmark. IC and ICL trains connect major stations on the islands of Zealand (Sjælland), Funen (Fyn) and in Jutland (Jylland). The difference between IC and ICL services is that ICL are express trains which make fewer stops. Ticket prices to a destination are the same, whether you travel by IC or ICL train.

Copenhagen also has suburban, so-called S-trains. Read more about Copenhagen’s S-trains at Visit Copenhagen’s website.

A rail map of Denmark is available at Banedanmark’s website.

IC and ICL trains have first and second class accommodation. A second class ticket includes the trip itself and on some services, there will be a train trolley, from which you can buy drinks and snacks. On a first class ticket, some drinks and snacks are at your disposal during the trip. 

On most trains you will find specific areas designated for wheelchairs. Seats can be reserved for wheelchairs on all IC and ICK trains.

There are different railways companies that operate different parts of the railway network in Denmark. The largest railway operator is the railway company DSB (Danske Stats Baner). Read more about DSB, on DSB’s website www.dsb.dk.

Besides DSB, services are also operated in Denmark by private railway companies. Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark at the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

On many IC and ICL trains, you will find family zones (familiezone) and quiet zones (stillezone). If you sit in a quiet zone you are expected to respect the other travellers’ desire for peace and quiet. You are required to switch off the sound on all your electronic devices, standing is not permitted in quiet zones and conversation must be kept to a minimum. Animals are not allowed in quiet zones.

Family zones are primarily intended for passengers travelling with children. If you wish to sit in a family zone it is a good idea to reserve seats.

On most bus services, you can buy tickets on the bus from a ticket machine or the driver. Where and how you buy tickets varies, depending on the operating company and the type of bus you are traveling in, e.g. whether it is a city bus or a regional bus. 

Some bus companies accept credit cards on the bus. However, it is always a good idea to bring cash if you intent to buy tickets on the bus. On some of the long distance connections you can reserve seats and buy tickets in advance.

You can find information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area under 'Taking the bus in Aarhus'.

Most trains have areas that are designated for prams. Note that on IC and ICL trains you are required to reserve space for your pram in advance and that such reservation cannot be made online.

You can take your bike on most of trains. The area that is designated for bikes are usually marked, showing an illustration of a bike on or beside the door. If you take a bike, you must buy a supplementary ticket for it. Note that there is only space for a limited number of bikes on any one train and that it is up to the conductor to decide whether or not there is room for your bike. During the summer the railways companies often require you to reserve a space for your bike. You can neither reserve nor buy bike tickets online.

All Danish taxis use meters and charge more or less the same basic fare per kilometre travelled. However, fares are higher in the afternoon, during the evenings and at night, as well as at weekends. Furthermore, if you order a taxi with more seats than an “ordinary” four-seat taxi the fare is likely to be higher. Also, some taxi companies will start on a higher fare if you call after a taxi by phone, instead of hailing one on the street. The taxi fares are non-negotiable.

Note that many companies charge extra for bicycles and prams/large strollers. Many companies also charge extra if the driver carries your luggage to the door.

In Denmark you must buy a ticket before you travel. Tickets are checked by a conductor on the train and if you cannot produce a valid ticket you will be fined.
When you buy tickets, you can buy either one-way tickets or return. On IC or ICL trains, you can choose between second or first class tickets.

You are not required to reserve a seat for your train journey but it is the only way you are guaranteed not to be left standing. If you wish to reserve a seat you must specify this when you buy your ticket.  Seat reservations coast approximately DKK 25. Note that even though you are not required to reserve a seat for your journey, it is recommended that you do so for journeys during peak periods.

Unless you ask for a ticket for a specific departure, the ticket you buy is likely to be valid for two hours. This means that you can use the ticket on any train that leaves for your destination within two hours of buying your ticket. Remember that if you make a seat reservation, it is only valid for the specified departure. The time validity of your ticket is stated on your ticket.

In addition to cash, most taxis accept credit cards, but check with the driver as you enter the taxi. If you want to pay by credit card, many taxi companies request that you give your credit card to the driver when you enter the taxi. Your card will most likely be swiped two times; the first time to verify the card’s validity, the second time to make a withdrawal from your account.

Note that the taxi driver has the right to ensure that you as a passenger are able to pay the fare. If you request a receipt for the fare, the taxi driver will provide you one.

Many cities and regions in Denmark are divided into travel zones and the fare you pay depends on how many zones you travel through. You will, however, generally be charged for a minimum of two zones. You will find zone maps at the bus stations.

In the cities, you can often use your ticket to travel for as long as it is valid on public transport, both train and bus services, within the number of zones you have paid for. When you travel on long distance bus services you will often pay a set fare between destinations along the route and not according to a zone system.

For information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area go to, Taking the bus in Aarhus.
 

Cities and regions are usually divided into travel zones. Your fare depends on the number of zones you travel through. However the minimum fare is often the price of two travel zones. You will find zone maps on the station. In most cities, you can use your ticket as long as it is valid on most public transport, both train and bus services within the number of zones you have paid for.

You can also buy an Orange billet (Orange ticket) discount ticket for many national and regional train departures. Note that special rules apply to these tickets, for further information go to About DSB Orange tickets and Booking a DSB Orange ticket. 

If you are between 16-26 years of age or are on SU, a Danish government education grant, you are entitled to a DSB Wildcard. A DSB wildcard gives you discounts on many train tickets. Read more about DSB Wildcard under DSB Wildcard.

The fare includes a service charge, so you are not expected to tip. However, many taxi companies charge extra if the driver is asked to carry the luggage to the door.

If you frequently travel to one destination or within the same number of zones, it may be a good idea to buy a travel card (månedskort/periodekort) or a discount card (klippekort). The smartest buy depends on how frequently you travel.

A travel card allows you to travel as many times you like within the number of zones for which you have bought your travel card, for as long as the card is valid. Many companies offer travel cards valid from 30 to 365 days. Some offer a reduced-rate period card which is not valid during the rush hour. Note that many of the night bus services have different fares than daytime services, which means that your travel card may not be valid on these buses.

If you want a period travel card you will usually have to go the company’s ticket office. Have with you some form of photo-ID, your health insurance card as proof of your CPR number and a passport-sized photo for your travel pass. Weekend and weekly travel cards are often available at kiosks and at tourist information offices and do not require a photo or proof of identity.

There are ticket machines on most stations, most of which accept both cash and credit/debit cards. You will find them either in the station’s main hall or on the platform. At serviced stations, you can also buy tickets at the service office or in the station kiosk.

If the station you depart from is not manned and the ticket machine is out of order, contact the conductor as soon as you get on the train. If you do not do so you risk being fined when the conductor asks to see your ticket.  If the telephone number to the operation company is listed on the machine, it is also a good idea to call the operation company and inform them that the machine is out of order.

To buy and reserve tickets you can also contact DSB. You can find the contact information to DSB, on DSB’s website.

Note that DSB Orange tickets can only be bought online on DSB´s Online ticket shop. Read more about Orange tickets under About DSB Orange tickets and Booking a DSB Orange ticket.

A discount card is valid for 10 journeys within the number travel zones you have bought the card for. You pay less per journey if you travel with a discount card than you do with a single ticket.  When you travel with a discount card you must punch the card at the start of your journey. You will find a punching machine at the station, in the bus, or ask the driver. Discount cards are available at ticket offices and many kiosks and supermarkets.

On most standard tickets, one adult can take two children under the age of twelve with them free of charge. However, children under age 12 travelling alone must pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and discount cards.

When you have punched your discount card or bought a ticket, the card or the ticket is valid for a certain time period. When you punch your discount card, the start time of your journey is stamped onto the card. The time of purchase is also stamped on the ticket you buy from the ticket machine or the bus driver. The time validity of a ticket and discount card varies in accordance to the number of zones for which the discount card/ticket is valid. The exact validity period of a discount card and/or a ticket is specified on the card/ticket.

A DSB orange is a discount ticket. The price of a DSB Orange ticket varies and they are not available for all train departures. The number of tickets available for a given departure varies, so your chance of getting an orange ticket is greater, the sooner you book. 

Orange tickets are only valid for the specified departure day and time and are not valid on bus or Metro services. Orange tickets can be bought two months prior to departure. They are non-refundable and cannot be changed after the purchase has been made.

DSB orange tickets can only be bought online at DSB´s Online ticket shop. You find DSB´s online ticket shop at www.dsb.dk. Note the service is in Danish only. You have to print the Orange ticket yourself and a seat reservation is required. The seat reservation is included in the price and will be stated on your ticket when you print it. Adults travelling with an Orange ticket can take two children under the age of 12 with them free of charge, but you must remember to reserve seats for the children when you book the ticket.  Children from age 12 to 15 years pay half price.

Most bus companies post bus routes and timetable on their website. Often, you can also find bus timetables at the bus station and on the bus. Furthermore, the Internet journey planer, www.rejseplanen.dk is very useful if you are looking for travel routes, departure and arrival times. The journey planner is based on data provided by all the bus and railway operators and most of the ferry services in Denmark – local as well as national. For an English version of www.rejseplanen.dk, click on the UK flag at the bottom of the page.

On many city bus services, one adult is entitled to travel with two children under the age of twelve for free. However, children under 12 travelling alone pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and children’s discount cards. Ask the driver or at the ticket office about the rules that apply when travelling with a specific company.

To get a DSB orange ticket you must book and pay for the ticket online at DSB´s Online ticket shop, www.dsb.dk. Note the service is only in Danish.

You print the ticket yourself. A seat reservation is included in the price and will be stated on your ticket when you print it. When you book an Orange ticket you will be asked to state you email address.  Your e-ticket and your order confirmation will be sent to this email address. You will also be asked to provide proof of ID when you present your ticket on the train. The ID you use can be your credit card (not necessarily the one you used to pay for the ticket), driving licence, passport, etc.  When booking the ticket, you will be asked for the name of the person (your name) to whom the ID was issued , along some of the digits printed on the ID. The ID information you provide is called Print Selv-ID (Print it yourself-ID) and is requested to prevent tickets being copied. 

Remember to have both your printed ticket and your Print Selv-ID with you when you travel because the conductor will ask for both.

If you are between 16-26 years of age or get SU, a Danish government education grant, you are entitled to a DSB Wildcard. A DSB Wildcard costs DKK 180 and gives you discounts on many train tickets.

With a DSB wildcard you get:

• 50% discount on train tickets Monday-Thursday and on Saturdays.
• 25% discount on train tickets on Fridays and Sundays
• 25% discount on general products from DSB's shops in the trains.

Conductors check tickets on most trains. If you are unable to present a valid ticket you will be fined DKK 600.

The online journey planner, www.rejseplanen.dk, is a very useful site when you are looking for travel routes, departure and arrival times. Rejseplanen.dk is based on data provided by all bus and railway operators, as well as most ferry services in Denmark. The journey planner can also help you to find coordinating buses if you cannot reach your destination by train.

DSB Customer Centre: +45 70 13 14 15, for other contact information to DSB, go to DSB’s website. 

Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark on the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

The online journey planner, Rejseplanen, provides information about all public transport in Denmark: www.rejseplanen.dk.

In Denmark you will find Regional trains (Re), InterCity trains (IC) and InterCityLyn trains (ICL – ‘lyn’ stands for ‘lightening’).

Re services connect local stations to main junctions throughout Denmark. IC and ICL trains connect major stations on the islands of Zealand (Sjælland), Funen (Fyn) and in Jutland (Jylland). The difference between IC and ICL services is that ICL are express trains which make fewer stops. Ticket prices to a destination are the same, whether you travel by IC or ICL train.

Copenhagen also has suburban, so-called S-trains. Read more about Copenhagen’s S-trains at Visit Copenhagen’s website.

A rail map of Denmark is available at Banedanmark’s website.

IC and ICL trains have first and second class accommodation. A second class ticket includes the trip itself and on some services, there will be a train trolley, from which you can buy drinks and snacks. On a first class ticket, some drinks and snacks are at your disposal during the trip.

On most trains you will find specific areas designated for wheelchairs. Seats can be reserved for wheelchairs on all IC and ICK trains.

There are different railways companies that operate different parts of the railway network in Denmark. The largest railway operator is the railway company DSB (Danske Stats Baner). Read more about DSB, on DSB’s website www.dsb.dk.

Besides DSB, services are also operated in Denmark by private railway companies. Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark at the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

On many IC and ICL trains, you will find family zones (familiezone) and quiet zones (stillezone).

If you sit in a quiet zone you are expected to respect the other travellers’ desire for peace and quiet. You are required to switch off the sound on all your electronic devices, standing is not permitted in quiet zones and conversation must be kept to a minimum. Animals are not allowed in quiet zones.

Family zones are primarily intended for passengers travelling with children. If you wish to sit in a family zone it is a good idea to reserve seats.

Most trains have areas that are designated for prams. Note that on IC and ICL trains you are required to reserve space for your pram in advance and that such reservation cannot be made online.

You can take your bike on most of trains. The area that is designated for bikes are usually marked, showing an illustration of a bike on or beside the door. If you take a bike, you must buy a supplementary ticket for it. Note that there is only space for a limited number of bikes on any one train and that it is up to the conductor to decide whether or not there is room for your bike. During the summer the railways companies often require you to reserve a space for your bike. You can neither reserve nor buy bike tickets online.

In Denmark you must buy a ticket before you travel. Tickets are checked by a conductor on the train and if you cannot produce a valid ticket you will be fined.

When you buy tickets, you can buy either one-way tickets or return. On IC or ICL trains, you can choose between second or first class tickets.

You are not required to reserve a seat for your train journey but it is the only way you are guaranteed not to be left standing. If you wish to reserve a seat you must specify this when you buy your ticket. Seat reservations coast approximately DKK 25. Note that even though you are not required to reserve a seat for your journey, it is recommended that you do so for journeys during peak periods.

Unless you ask for a ticket for a specific departure, the ticket you buy is likely to be valid for two hours. This means that you can use the ticket on any train that leaves for your destination within two hours of buying your ticket. Remember that if you make a seat reservation, it is only valid for the specified departure. The time validity of your ticket is stated on your ticket.

In Denmark you will find Regional trains (Re), InterCity trains (IC) and InterCityLyn trains (ICL – ‘lyn’ stands for ‘lightening’).

Re services connect local stations to main junctions throughout Denmark. IC and ICL trains connect major stations on the islands of Zealand (Sjælland), Funen (Fyn) and in Jutland (Jylland). The difference between IC and ICL services is that ICL are express trains which make fewer stops. Ticket prices to a destination are the same, whether you travel by IC or ICL train.

Copenhagen also has suburban, so-called S-trains. Read more about Copenhagen’s S-trains at Visit Copenhagen’s website.

A rail map of Denmark is available at Banedanmark’s website.

IC and ICL trains have first and second class accommodation. A second class ticket includes the trip itself and on some services, there will be a train trolley, from which you can buy drinks and snacks. On a first class ticket, some drinks and snacks are at your disposal during the trip. 

On most trains you will find specific areas designated for wheelchairs. Seats can be reserved for wheelchairs on all IC and ICK trains.

There are different railways companies that operate different parts of the railway network in Denmark. The largest railway operator is the railway company DSB (Danske Stats Baner). Read more about DSB, on DSB’s website www.dsb.dk.

Besides DSB, services are also operated in Denmark by private railway companies. Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark at the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

On many IC and ICL trains, you will find family zones (familiezone) and quiet zones (stillezone). If you sit in a quiet zone you are expected to respect the other travellers’ desire for peace and quiet. You are required to switch off the sound on all your electronic devices, standing is not permitted in quiet zones and conversation must be kept to a minimum. Animals are not allowed in quiet zones.

Family zones are primarily intended for passengers travelling with children. If you wish to sit in a family zone it is a good idea to reserve seats.

On most bus services, you can buy tickets on the bus from a ticket machine or the driver. Where and how you buy tickets varies, depending on the operating company and the type of bus you are traveling in, e.g. whether it is a city bus or a regional bus. 

Some bus companies accept credit cards on the bus. However, it is always a good idea to bring cash if you intent to buy tickets on the bus. On some of the long distance connections you can reserve seats and buy tickets in advance.

You can find information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area under 'Taking the bus in Aarhus'.

Most trains have areas that are designated for prams. Note that on IC and ICL trains you are required to reserve space for your pram in advance and that such reservation cannot be made online.

You can take your bike on most of trains. The area that is designated for bikes are usually marked, showing an illustration of a bike on or beside the door. If you take a bike, you must buy a supplementary ticket for it. Note that there is only space for a limited number of bikes on any one train and that it is up to the conductor to decide whether or not there is room for your bike. During the summer the railways companies often require you to reserve a space for your bike. You can neither reserve nor buy bike tickets online.

All Danish taxis use meters and charge more or less the same basic fare per kilometre travelled. However, fares are higher in the afternoon, during the evenings and at night, as well as at weekends. Furthermore, if you order a taxi with more seats than an “ordinary” four-seat taxi the fare is likely to be higher. Also, some taxi companies will start on a higher fare if you call after a taxi by phone, instead of hailing one on the street. The taxi fares are non-negotiable.

Note that many companies charge extra for bicycles and prams/large strollers. Many companies also charge extra if the driver carries your luggage to the door.

In Denmark you must buy a ticket before you travel. Tickets are checked by a conductor on the train and if you cannot produce a valid ticket you will be fined.
When you buy tickets, you can buy either one-way tickets or return. On IC or ICL trains, you can choose between second or first class tickets.

You are not required to reserve a seat for your train journey but it is the only way you are guaranteed not to be left standing. If you wish to reserve a seat you must specify this when you buy your ticket.  Seat reservations coast approximately DKK 25. Note that even though you are not required to reserve a seat for your journey, it is recommended that you do so for journeys during peak periods.

Unless you ask for a ticket for a specific departure, the ticket you buy is likely to be valid for two hours. This means that you can use the ticket on any train that leaves for your destination within two hours of buying your ticket. Remember that if you make a seat reservation, it is only valid for the specified departure. The time validity of your ticket is stated on your ticket.

In addition to cash, most taxis accept credit cards, but check with the driver as you enter the taxi. If you want to pay by credit card, many taxi companies request that you give your credit card to the driver when you enter the taxi. Your card will most likely be swiped two times; the first time to verify the card’s validity, the second time to make a withdrawal from your account.

Note that the taxi driver has the right to ensure that you as a passenger are able to pay the fare. If you request a receipt for the fare, the taxi driver will provide you one.

Many cities and regions in Denmark are divided into travel zones and the fare you pay depends on how many zones you travel through. You will, however, generally be charged for a minimum of two zones. You will find zone maps at the bus stations.

In the cities, you can often use your ticket to travel for as long as it is valid on public transport, both train and bus services, within the number of zones you have paid for. When you travel on long distance bus services you will often pay a set fare between destinations along the route and not according to a zone system.

For information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area go to, Taking the bus in Aarhus.
 

The fare includes a service charge, so you are not expected to tip. However, many taxi companies charge extra if the driver is asked to carry the luggage to the door.

If you frequently travel to one destination or within the same number of zones, it may be a good idea to buy a travel card (månedskort/periodekort) or a discount card (klippekort). The smartest buy depends on how frequently you travel.

If you frequently travel to one destination or within the same number of zones, it may be a good idea to buy a travel card (månedskort/periodekort) or a discount card (klippekort). The smartest buy depends on how frequently you travel.

A travel card entitles you to travel as many times you like within the number of zones for which you have bought your travel card, for as long as the card is valid.

Discount cards are valid for 10 journeys within a specified number of zones. You pay less per journey using a discount card than with a single ticket. When travelling with a discount card you must punch the card at the beginning of your journey. Punching machines are situated on stations where you enter the platform.

A travel card allows you to travel as many times you like within the number of zones for which you have bought your travel card, for as long as the card is valid. Many companies offer travel cards valid from 30 to 365 days. Some offer a reduced-rate period card which is not valid during the rush hour. Note that many of the night bus services have different fares than daytime services, which means that your travel card may not be valid on these buses.

If you want a period travel card you will usually have to go the company’s ticket office. Have with you some form of photo-ID, your health insurance card as proof of your CPR number and a passport-sized photo for your travel pass. Weekend and weekly travel cards are often available at kiosks and at tourist information offices and do not require a photo or proof of identity.

There are ticket machines on most stations, most of which accept both cash and credit/debit cards. You will find them either in the station’s main hall or on the platform. At serviced stations, you can also buy tickets at the service office or in the station kiosk.

If the station you depart from is not manned and the ticket machine is out of order, contact the conductor as soon as you get on the train. If you do not do so you risk being fined when the conductor asks to see your ticket.  If the telephone number to the operation company is listed on the machine, it is also a good idea to call the operation company and inform them that the machine is out of order.

To buy and reserve tickets you can also contact DSB. You can find the contact information to DSB, on DSB’s website.

Note that DSB Orange tickets can only be bought online on DSB´s Online ticket shop. Read more about Orange tickets under About DSB Orange tickets and Booking a DSB Orange ticket.

A discount card is valid for 10 journeys within the number travel zones you have bought the card for. You pay less per journey if you travel with a discount card than you do with a single ticket.  When you travel with a discount card you must punch the card at the start of your journey. You will find a punching machine at the station, in the bus, or ask the driver. Discount cards are available at ticket offices and many kiosks and supermarkets.

On most standard tickets, one adult can take two children under the age of twelve with them free of charge. However, children under age 12 travelling alone must pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and discount cards.

When you have punched your discount card or bought a ticket, the card or the ticket is valid for a certain time period. When you punch your discount card, the start time of your journey is stamped onto the card. The time of purchase is also stamped on the ticket you buy from the ticket machine or the bus driver. The time validity of a ticket and discount card varies in accordance to the number of zones for which the discount card/ticket is valid. The exact validity period of a discount card and/or a ticket is specified on the card/ticket.

A DSB orange is a discount ticket. The price of a DSB Orange ticket varies and they are not available for all train departures. The number of tickets available for a given departure varies, so your chance of getting an orange ticket is greater, the sooner you book. 

Orange tickets are only valid for the specified departure day and time and are not valid on bus or Metro services. Orange tickets can be bought two months prior to departure. They are non-refundable and cannot be changed after the purchase has been made.

DSB orange tickets can only be bought online at DSB´s Online ticket shop. You find DSB´s online ticket shop at www.dsb.dk. Note the service is in Danish only. You have to print the Orange ticket yourself and a seat reservation is required. The seat reservation is included in the price and will be stated on your ticket when you print it. Adults travelling with an Orange ticket can take two children under the age of 12 with them free of charge, but you must remember to reserve seats for the children when you book the ticket.  Children from age 12 to 15 years pay half price.

Most bus companies post bus routes and timetable on their website. Often, you can also find bus timetables at the bus station and on the bus. Furthermore, the Internet journey planer, www.rejseplanen.dk is very useful if you are looking for travel routes, departure and arrival times. The journey planner is based on data provided by all the bus and railway operators and most of the ferry services in Denmark – local as well as national. For an English version of www.rejseplanen.dk, click on the UK flag at the bottom of the page.

On many city bus services, one adult is entitled to travel with two children under the age of twelve for free. However, children under 12 travelling alone pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and children’s discount cards. Ask the driver or at the ticket office about the rules that apply when travelling with a specific company.

To get a DSB orange ticket you must book and pay for the ticket online at DSB´s Online ticket shop, www.dsb.dk. Note the service is only in Danish.

You print the ticket yourself. A seat reservation is included in the price and will be stated on your ticket when you print it. When you book an Orange ticket you will be asked to state you email address.  Your e-ticket and your order confirmation will be sent to this email address. You will also be asked to provide proof of ID when you present your ticket on the train. The ID you use can be your credit card (not necessarily the one you used to pay for the ticket), driving licence, passport, etc.  When booking the ticket, you will be asked for the name of the person (your name) to whom the ID was issued , along some of the digits printed on the ID. The ID information you provide is called Print Selv-ID (Print it yourself-ID) and is requested to prevent tickets being copied. 

Remember to have both your printed ticket and your Print Selv-ID with you when you travel because the conductor will ask for both.

If you are between 16-26 years of age or get SU, a Danish government education grant, you are entitled to a DSB Wildcard. A DSB Wildcard costs DKK 180 and gives you discounts on many train tickets.

With a DSB wildcard you get:

• 50% discount on train tickets Monday-Thursday and on Saturdays.
• 25% discount on train tickets on Fridays and Sundays
• 25% discount on general products from DSB's shops in the trains.

Conductors check tickets on most trains. If you are unable to present a valid ticket you will be fined DKK 600.

The online journey planner, www.rejseplanen.dk, is a very useful site when you are looking for travel routes, departure and arrival times. Rejseplanen.dk is based on data provided by all bus and railway operators, as well as most ferry services in Denmark. The journey planner can also help you to find coordinating buses if you cannot reach your destination by train.

DSB Customer Centre: +45 70 13 14 15, for other contact information to DSB, go to DSB’s website. 

Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark on the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

The online journey planner, Rejseplanen, provides information about all public transport in Denmark: www.rejseplanen.dk.

Many train and bus services correspond, and the internet journey planner, www.rejseplanen.dk, simplifies finding out which services that do so. Rejseplanen.dk (the Journey Planner) is based on data provided by all the bus and rail operators and most of the ferry services in Denmark – local as well as national.
 

Denmark is divided into five administrative regions, which are responsible for local and regional public transport. The regions have assigned the coordination and transport services offers to one or two regional transport service organisations.

The regional transport service organisation:

• In North Jutland is Nordjyllands Trafikselskab,  www.nordjyllandstrafikselskab.dk.
• In Central Jutland is Midttrafik, www.midtrafik.dk.
• In the Metropolitan Region and Region Zealand is Movia, www.moviatrafik.dk.
• In Region Southern Denmark is Sydtrafik, www.sydtrafik.dk and Fynbus, www.fynbus.dk. 
• On the Baltic island of Bornholm is BAT www.brk.dk.

The relatively short distances between the different parts of Denmark and the fine-meshed network of long distance bus services make travelling by bus a good proposition. You can find a list of some of the companies offering long distance services in Denmark at Visit Denmark’s website. Furthermore, X bus express coach services are available throughout Jutland, visit the X bus´ website at www.xbus.dk. Note that the website is in Danish only.

Some of the regional transport companies also offer long distance bus services. You find the website address to the different regional companies under Regional and local buses in Denmark.

You can travel to destinations in Continental Europe and Scandinavia by express coach. At Visit Denmark’s website, you can find a list of companies operating bus services to and from Denmark.

On most bus services, you can buy tickets on the bus from a ticket machine or the driver. Where and how you buy tickets varies, depending on the operating company and the type of bus you are traveling in, e.g. whether it is a city bus or a regional bus. 

Some bus companies accept credit cards on the bus. However, it is always a good idea to bring cash if you intent to buy tickets on the bus. On some of the long distance connections you can reserve seats and buy tickets in advance.

You can find information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area under 'Taking the bus in Aarhus'.

All Danish taxis use meters and charge more or less the same basic fare per kilometre travelled. However, fares are higher in the afternoon, during the evenings and at night, as well as at weekends. Furthermore, if you order a taxi with more seats than an “ordinary” four-seat taxi the fare is likely to be higher. Also, some taxi companies will start on a higher fare if you call after a taxi by phone, instead of hailing one on the street. The taxi fares are non-negotiable.

Note that many companies charge extra for bicycles and prams/large strollers. Many companies also charge extra if the driver carries your luggage to the door.

In Denmark you must buy a ticket before you travel. Tickets are checked by a conductor on the train and if you cannot produce a valid ticket you will be fined.
When you buy tickets, you can buy either one-way tickets or return. On IC or ICL trains, you can choose between second or first class tickets.

You are not required to reserve a seat for your train journey but it is the only way you are guaranteed not to be left standing. If you wish to reserve a seat you must specify this when you buy your ticket.  Seat reservations coast approximately DKK 25. Note that even though you are not required to reserve a seat for your journey, it is recommended that you do so for journeys during peak periods.

Unless you ask for a ticket for a specific departure, the ticket you buy is likely to be valid for two hours. This means that you can use the ticket on any train that leaves for your destination within two hours of buying your ticket. Remember that if you make a seat reservation, it is only valid for the specified departure. The time validity of your ticket is stated on your ticket.

In addition to cash, most taxis accept credit cards, but check with the driver as you enter the taxi. If you want to pay by credit card, many taxi companies request that you give your credit card to the driver when you enter the taxi. Your card will most likely be swiped two times; the first time to verify the card’s validity, the second time to make a withdrawal from your account.

Note that the taxi driver has the right to ensure that you as a passenger are able to pay the fare. If you request a receipt for the fare, the taxi driver will provide you one.

Many cities and regions in Denmark are divided into travel zones and the fare you pay depends on how many zones you travel through. You will, however, generally be charged for a minimum of two zones. You will find zone maps at the bus stations.

In the cities, you can often use your ticket to travel for as long as it is valid on public transport, both train and bus services, within the number of zones you have paid for. When you travel on long distance bus services you will often pay a set fare between destinations along the route and not according to a zone system.

For information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area go to, Taking the bus in Aarhus.
 

Cities and regions are usually divided into travel zones. Your fare depends on the number of zones you travel through. However the minimum fare is often the price of two travel zones. You will find zone maps on the station. In most cities, you can use your ticket as long as it is valid on most public transport, both train and bus services within the number of zones you have paid for.

You can also buy an Orange billet (Orange ticket) discount ticket for many national and regional train departures. Note that special rules apply to these tickets, for further information go to About DSB Orange tickets and Booking a DSB Orange ticket. 

If you are between 16-26 years of age or are on SU, a Danish government education grant, you are entitled to a DSB Wildcard. A DSB wildcard gives you discounts on many train tickets. Read more about DSB Wildcard under DSB Wildcard.

The fare includes a service charge, so you are not expected to tip. However, many taxi companies charge extra if the driver is asked to carry the luggage to the door.

If you frequently travel to one destination or within the same number of zones, it may be a good idea to buy a travel card (månedskort/periodekort) or a discount card (klippekort). The smartest buy depends on how frequently you travel.

If you frequently travel to one destination or within the same number of zones, it may be a good idea to buy a travel card (månedskort/periodekort) or a discount card (klippekort). The smartest buy depends on how frequently you travel.

A travel card entitles you to travel as many times you like within the number of zones for which you have bought your travel card, for as long as the card is valid.

Discount cards are valid for 10 journeys within a specified number of zones. You pay less per journey using a discount card than with a single ticket. When travelling with a discount card you must punch the card at the beginning of your journey. Punching machines are situated on stations where you enter the platform.

A travel card allows you to travel as many times you like within the number of zones for which you have bought your travel card, for as long as the card is valid. Many companies offer travel cards valid from 30 to 365 days. Some offer a reduced-rate period card which is not valid during the rush hour. Note that many of the night bus services have different fares than daytime services, which means that your travel card may not be valid on these buses.

If you want a period travel card you will usually have to go the company’s ticket office. Have with you some form of photo-ID, your health insurance card as proof of your CPR number and a passport-sized photo for your travel pass. Weekend and weekly travel cards are often available at kiosks and at tourist information offices and do not require a photo or proof of identity.

There are ticket machines on most stations, most of which accept both cash and credit/debit cards. You will find them either in the station’s main hall or on the platform. At serviced stations, you can also buy tickets at the service office or in the station kiosk.

If the station you depart from is not manned and the ticket machine is out of order, contact the conductor as soon as you get on the train. If you do not do so you risk being fined when the conductor asks to see your ticket.  If the telephone number to the operation company is listed on the machine, it is also a good idea to call the operation company and inform them that the machine is out of order.

To buy and reserve tickets you can also contact DSB. You can find the contact information to DSB, on DSB’s website.

Note that DSB Orange tickets can only be bought online on DSB´s Online ticket shop. Read more about Orange tickets under About DSB Orange tickets and Booking a DSB Orange ticket.

A discount card is valid for 10 journeys within the number travel zones you have bought the card for. You pay less per journey if you travel with a discount card than you do with a single ticket.  When you travel with a discount card you must punch the card at the start of your journey. You will find a punching machine at the station, in the bus, or ask the driver. Discount cards are available at ticket offices and many kiosks and supermarkets.

On most standard tickets, one adult can take two children under the age of twelve with them free of charge. However, children under age 12 travelling alone must pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and discount cards.

A DSB orange is a discount ticket. The price of a DSB Orange ticket varies and they are not available for all train departures. The number of tickets available for a given departure varies, so your chance of getting an orange ticket is greater, the sooner you book. 

Orange tickets are only valid for the specified departure day and time and are not valid on bus or Metro services. Orange tickets can be bought two months prior to departure. They are non-refundable and cannot be changed after the purchase has been made.

DSB orange tickets can only be bought online at DSB´s Online ticket shop. You find DSB´s online ticket shop at www.dsb.dk. Note the service is in Danish only. You have to print the Orange ticket yourself and a seat reservation is required. The seat reservation is included in the price and will be stated on your ticket when you print it. Adults travelling with an Orange ticket can take two children under the age of 12 with them free of charge, but you must remember to reserve seats for the children when you book the ticket.  Children from age 12 to 15 years pay half price.

Most bus companies post bus routes and timetable on their website. Often, you can also find bus timetables at the bus station and on the bus. Furthermore, the Internet journey planer, www.rejseplanen.dk is very useful if you are looking for travel routes, departure and arrival times. The journey planner is based on data provided by all the bus and railway operators and most of the ferry services in Denmark – local as well as national. For an English version of www.rejseplanen.dk, click on the UK flag at the bottom of the page.

On many city bus services, one adult is entitled to travel with two children under the age of twelve for free. However, children under 12 travelling alone pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and children’s discount cards. Ask the driver or at the ticket office about the rules that apply when travelling with a specific company.

Local bus services in the Aarhus area are coordinated by the bus company Midttrafik. Read more about Midttrafik and their services on Midttrafik’s website: www.midttrafik.dk.
In Aarhus, you will find two types of buses – a yellow buss and a blue bus.

City buses are yellow. 

In 2012 Aarhus Sporveje (Aarhus traffic company) introduces new rules for entering buses. For those of you, who use public transportation, it will mean that you will be able to enter a bus using both front and back doors.

You cannot buy tickets from the driver on the yellow buses. You buy your tickets in the ticket machine located either at the back or in the centre section of the bus. Please note that that not all ticket machines accept credit cards and only newer machines have English services. The bus fare depends on the number of zones you are travelling. Read more about ticket prices and zones in Aarhus, and download a zone map of the city at Midttrafik’s website.

You will also find yellow city buses in Grenaa, Odder, Randers, Silkeborg and Skanderborg.

The blue buses are regional buses. You enter the blue buses in the front of the bus, and you can buy your buss tickets from the driver.

To get a DSB orange ticket you must book and pay for the ticket online at DSB´s Online ticket shop, www.dsb.dk. Note the service is only in Danish.

You print the ticket yourself. A seat reservation is included in the price and will be stated on your ticket when you print it. When you book an Orange ticket you will be asked to state you email address.  Your e-ticket and your order confirmation will be sent to this email address. You will also be asked to provide proof of ID when you present your ticket on the train. The ID you use can be your credit card (not necessarily the one you used to pay for the ticket), driving licence, passport, etc.  When booking the ticket, you will be asked for the name of the person (your name) to whom the ID was issued , along some of the digits printed on the ID. The ID information you provide is called Print Selv-ID (Print it yourself-ID) and is requested to prevent tickets being copied. 

Remember to have both your printed ticket and your Print Selv-ID with you when you travel because the conductor will ask for both.

You can download the timetable for Aarhus’ city buses and night buses on Midttrafik’s website. On the website you can also find the timetable for the regional buses. Please note that the sites are only in Danish. 

You can also find departure and arrival times to and from destinations in Aarhus at: www.rejseplanen.dk.

The regional transport service organisation:

• In North Jutland is Nordjyllands Trafikselskab,  www.nordjyllandstrafikselskab.dk.
• In Central Jutland is Midttrafik, www.midttrafik.dk.
• In the Metropolitan Region and Region Zealand is Movia, www.moviatrafik.dk.
• In Region Southern Denmark is Sydtrafik, www.sydtrafik.dk and Fynbus, www.fynbus.dk. 
• On the Baltic island of Bornholm is BAT www.brk.dk.

Note that some sites are only in Danish.

You can find a list of some of the companies who offer long distance services in Denmark at Visit Denmark’s website.

Visit X bus´ website at: www.xbus.dk.

Some of the companies operating bus services to and from Denmark are listed on Visit Denmark´s website.

If you are between 16-26 years of age or get SU, a Danish government education grant, you are entitled to a DSB Wildcard. A DSB Wildcard costs DKK 180 and gives you discounts on many train tickets.

With a DSB wildcard you get:

• 50% discount on train tickets Monday-Thursday and on Saturdays.
• 25% discount on train tickets on Fridays and Sundays
• 25% discount on general products from DSB's shops in the trains.

Many train and bus services correspond, and the internet journey planner, www.rejseplanen.dk, simplifies finding out which services that do so. Rejseplanen.dk (the Journey Planner) is based on data provided by all the bus and rail operators and most of the ferry services in Denmark – local as well as national.
 

Denmark is divided into five administrative regions, which are responsible for local and regional public transport. The regions have assigned the coordination and transport services offers to one or two regional transport service organisations.

The regional transport service organisation:

• In North Jutland is Nordjyllands Trafikselskab,  www.nordjyllandstrafikselskab.dk.
• In Central Jutland is Midttrafik, www.midtrafik.dk.
• In the Metropolitan Region and Region Zealand is Movia, www.moviatrafik.dk.
• In Region Southern Denmark is Sydtrafik, www.sydtrafik.dk and Fynbus, www.fynbus.dk. 
• On the Baltic island of Bornholm is BAT www.brk.dk.

The relatively short distances between the different parts of Denmark and the fine-meshed network of long distance bus services make travelling by bus a good proposition. You can find a list of some of the companies offering long distance services in Denmark at Visit Denmark’s website. Furthermore, X bus express coach services are available throughout Jutland, visit the X bus´ website at www.xbus.dk. Note that the website is in Danish only.

Some of the regional transport companies also offer long distance bus services. You find the website address to the different regional companies under Regional and local buses in Denmark.

You can travel to destinations in Continental Europe and Scandinavia by express coach. At Visit Denmark’s website, you can find a list of companies operating bus services to and from Denmark.

On most bus services, you can buy tickets on the bus from a ticket machine or the driver. Where and how you buy tickets varies, depending on the operating company and the type of bus you are traveling in, e.g. whether it is a city bus or a regional bus. 

Some bus companies accept credit cards on the bus. However, it is always a good idea to bring cash if you intent to buy tickets on the bus. On some of the long distance connections you can reserve seats and buy tickets in advance.

You can find information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area under 'Taking the bus in Aarhus'.

All Danish taxis use meters and charge more or less the same basic fare per kilometre travelled. However, fares are higher in the afternoon, during the evenings and at night, as well as at weekends. Furthermore, if you order a taxi with more seats than an “ordinary” four-seat taxi the fare is likely to be higher. Also, some taxi companies will start on a higher fare if you call after a taxi by phone, instead of hailing one on the street. The taxi fares are non-negotiable.

Note that many companies charge extra for bicycles and prams/large strollers. Many companies also charge extra if the driver carries your luggage to the door.

In Denmark you must buy a ticket before you travel. Tickets are checked by a conductor on the train and if you cannot produce a valid ticket you will be fined.
When you buy tickets, you can buy either one-way tickets or return. On IC or ICL trains, you can choose between second or first class tickets.

You are not required to reserve a seat for your train journey but it is the only way you are guaranteed not to be left standing. If you wish to reserve a seat you must specify this when you buy your ticket.  Seat reservations coast approximately DKK 25. Note that even though you are not required to reserve a seat for your journey, it is recommended that you do so for journeys during peak periods.

Unless you ask for a ticket for a specific departure, the ticket you buy is likely to be valid for two hours. This means that you can use the ticket on any train that leaves for your destination within two hours of buying your ticket. Remember that if you make a seat reservation, it is only valid for the specified departure. The time validity of your ticket is stated on your ticket.

In addition to cash, most taxis accept credit cards, but check with the driver as you enter the taxi. If you want to pay by credit card, many taxi companies request that you give your credit card to the driver when you enter the taxi. Your card will most likely be swiped two times; the first time to verify the card’s validity, the second time to make a withdrawal from your account.

Note that the taxi driver has the right to ensure that you as a passenger are able to pay the fare. If you request a receipt for the fare, the taxi driver will provide you one.

Many cities and regions in Denmark are divided into travel zones and the fare you pay depends on how many zones you travel through. You will, however, generally be charged for a minimum of two zones. You will find zone maps at the bus stations.

In the cities, you can often use your ticket to travel for as long as it is valid on public transport, both train and bus services, within the number of zones you have paid for. When you travel on long distance bus services you will often pay a set fare between destinations along the route and not according to a zone system.

For information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area go to, Taking the bus in Aarhus.
 

Cities and regions are usually divided into travel zones. Your fare depends on the number of zones you travel through. However the minimum fare is often the price of two travel zones. You will find zone maps on the station. In most cities, you can use your ticket as long as it is valid on most public transport, both train and bus services within the number of zones you have paid for.

You can also buy an Orange billet (Orange ticket) discount ticket for many national and regional train departures. Note that special rules apply to these tickets, for further information go to About DSB Orange tickets and Booking a DSB Orange ticket. 

If you are between 16-26 years of age or are on SU, a Danish government education grant, you are entitled to a DSB Wildcard. A DSB wildcard gives you discounts on many train tickets. Read more about DSB Wildcard under DSB Wildcard.

The fare includes a service charge, so you are not expected to tip. However, many taxi companies charge extra if the driver is asked to carry the luggage to the door.

If you frequently travel to one destination or within the same number of zones, it may be a good idea to buy a travel card (månedskort/periodekort) or a discount card (klippekort). The smartest buy depends on how frequently you travel.

A travel card entitles you to travel as many times you like within the number of zones for which you have bought your travel card, for as long as the card is valid.

Discount cards are valid for 10 journeys within a specified number of zones. You pay less per journey using a discount card than with a single ticket. When travelling with a discount card you must punch the card at the beginning of your journey. Punching machines are situated on stations where you enter the platform.

A travel card allows you to travel as many times you like within the number of zones for which you have bought your travel card, for as long as the card is valid. Many companies offer travel cards valid from 30 to 365 days. Some offer a reduced-rate period card which is not valid during the rush hour. Note that many of the night bus services have different fares than daytime services, which means that your travel card may not be valid on these buses.

If you want a period travel card you will usually have to go the company’s ticket office. Have with you some form of photo-ID, your health insurance card as proof of your CPR number and a passport-sized photo for your travel pass. Weekend and weekly travel cards are often available at kiosks and at tourist information offices and do not require a photo or proof of identity.

There are ticket machines on most stations, most of which accept both cash and credit/debit cards. You will find them either in the station’s main hall or on the platform. At serviced stations, you can also buy tickets at the service office or in the station kiosk.

If the station you depart from is not manned and the ticket machine is out of order, contact the conductor as soon as you get on the train. If you do not do so you risk being fined when the conductor asks to see your ticket.  If the telephone number to the operation company is listed on the machine, it is also a good idea to call the operation company and inform them that the machine is out of order.

To buy and reserve tickets you can also contact DSB. You can find the contact information to DSB, on DSB’s website.

Note that DSB Orange tickets can only be bought online on DSB´s Online ticket shop. Read more about Orange tickets under About DSB Orange tickets and Booking a DSB Orange ticket.

A discount card is valid for 10 journeys within the number travel zones you have bought the card for. You pay less per journey if you travel with a discount card than you do with a single ticket.  When you travel with a discount card you must punch the card at the start of your journey. You will find a punching machine at the station, in the bus, or ask the driver. Discount cards are available at ticket offices and many kiosks and supermarkets.

On most standard tickets, one adult can take two children under the age of twelve with them free of charge. However, children under age 12 travelling alone must pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and discount cards.

When you have punched your discount card or bought a ticket, the card or the ticket is valid for a certain time period. When you punch your discount card, the start time of your journey is stamped onto the card. The time of purchase is also stamped on the ticket you buy from the ticket machine or the bus driver. The time validity of a ticket and discount card varies in accordance to the number of zones for which the discount card/ticket is valid. The exact validity period of a discount card and/or a ticket is specified on the card/ticket.

A DSB orange is a discount ticket. The price of a DSB Orange ticket varies and they are not available for all train departures. The number of tickets available for a given departure varies, so your chance of getting an orange ticket is greater, the sooner you book. 

Orange tickets are only valid for the specified departure day and time and are not valid on bus or Metro services. Orange tickets can be bought two months prior to departure. They are non-refundable and cannot be changed after the purchase has been made.

DSB orange tickets can only be bought online at DSB´s Online ticket shop. You find DSB´s online ticket shop at www.dsb.dk. Note the service is in Danish only. You have to print the Orange ticket yourself and a seat reservation is required. The seat reservation is included in the price and will be stated on your ticket when you print it. Adults travelling with an Orange ticket can take two children under the age of 12 with them free of charge, but you must remember to reserve seats for the children when you book the ticket.  Children from age 12 to 15 years pay half price.

Most bus companies post bus routes and timetable on their website. Often, you can also find bus timetables at the bus station and on the bus. Furthermore, the Internet journey planer, www.rejseplanen.dk is very useful if you are looking for travel routes, departure and arrival times. The journey planner is based on data provided by all the bus and railway operators and most of the ferry services in Denmark – local as well as national. For an English version of www.rejseplanen.dk, click on the UK flag at the bottom of the page.

On many city bus services, one adult is entitled to travel with two children under the age of twelve for free. However, children under 12 travelling alone pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and children’s discount cards. Ask the driver or at the ticket office about the rules that apply when travelling with a specific company.

Local bus services in the Aarhus area are coordinated by the bus company Midttrafik. Read more about Midttrafik and their services on Midttrafik’s website: www.midttrafik.dk.
In Aarhus, you will find two types of buses – a yellow buss and a blue bus.

City buses are yellow. 

In 2012 Aarhus Sporveje (Aarhus traffic company) introduces new rules for entering buses. For those of you, who use public transportation, it will mean that you will be able to enter a bus using both front and back doors.

You cannot buy tickets from the driver on the yellow buses. You buy your tickets in the ticket machine located either at the back or in the centre section of the bus. Please note that that not all ticket machines accept credit cards and only newer machines have English services. The bus fare depends on the number of zones you are travelling. Read more about ticket prices and zones in Aarhus, and download a zone map of the city at Midttrafik’s website.

You will also find yellow city buses in Grenaa, Odder, Randers, Silkeborg and Skanderborg.

The blue buses are regional buses. You enter the blue buses in the front of the bus, and you can buy your buss tickets from the driver.

To get a DSB orange ticket you must book and pay for the ticket online at DSB´s Online ticket shop, www.dsb.dk. Note the service is only in Danish.

You print the ticket yourself. A seat reservation is included in the price and will be stated on your ticket when you print it. When you book an Orange ticket you will be asked to state you email address.  Your e-ticket and your order confirmation will be sent to this email address. You will also be asked to provide proof of ID when you present your ticket on the train. The ID you use can be your credit card (not necessarily the one you used to pay for the ticket), driving licence, passport, etc.  When booking the ticket, you will be asked for the name of the person (your name) to whom the ID was issued , along some of the digits printed on the ID. The ID information you provide is called Print Selv-ID (Print it yourself-ID) and is requested to prevent tickets being copied. 

Remember to have both your printed ticket and your Print Selv-ID with you when you travel because the conductor will ask for both.

You can download the timetable for Aarhus’ city buses and night buses on Midttrafik’s website. On the website you can also find the timetable for the regional buses. Please note that the sites are only in Danish. 

You can also find departure and arrival times to and from destinations in Aarhus at: www.rejseplanen.dk.

The regional transport service organisation:

• In North Jutland is Nordjyllands Trafikselskab,  www.nordjyllandstrafikselskab.dk.
• In Central Jutland is Midttrafik, www.midttrafik.dk.
• In the Metropolitan Region and Region Zealand is Movia, www.moviatrafik.dk.
• In Region Southern Denmark is Sydtrafik, www.sydtrafik.dk and Fynbus, www.fynbus.dk. 
• On the Baltic island of Bornholm is BAT www.brk.dk.

Note that some sites are only in Danish.

You can find a list of some of the companies who offer long distance services in Denmark at Visit Denmark’s website.

Visit X bus´ website at: www.xbus.dk.

Some of the companies operating bus services to and from Denmark are listed on Visit Denmark´s website.

If you are between 16-26 years of age or get SU, a Danish government education grant, you are entitled to a DSB Wildcard. A DSB Wildcard costs DKK 180 and gives you discounts on many train tickets.

With a DSB wildcard you get:

• 50% discount on train tickets Monday-Thursday and on Saturdays.
• 25% discount on train tickets on Fridays and Sundays
• 25% discount on general products from DSB's shops in the trains.

Many train and bus services correspond, and the internet journey planner, www.rejseplanen.dk, simplifies finding out which services that do so. Rejseplanen.dk (the Journey Planner) is based on data provided by all the bus and rail operators and most of the ferry services in Denmark – local as well as national.
 

Denmark is divided into five administrative regions, which are responsible for local and regional public transport. The regions have assigned the coordination and transport services offers to one or two regional transport service organisations.

The regional transport service organisation:

• In North Jutland is Nordjyllands Trafikselskab,  www.nordjyllandstrafikselskab.dk.
• In Central Jutland is Midttrafik, www.midtrafik.dk.
• In the Metropolitan Region and Region Zealand is Movia, www.moviatrafik.dk.
• In Region Southern Denmark is Sydtrafik, www.sydtrafik.dk and Fynbus, www.fynbus.dk. 
• On the Baltic island of Bornholm is BAT www.brk.dk.

The relatively short distances between the different parts of Denmark and the fine-meshed network of long distance bus services make travelling by bus a good proposition. You can find a list of some of the companies offering long distance services in Denmark at Visit Denmark’s website. Furthermore, X bus express coach services are available throughout Jutland, visit the X bus´ website at www.xbus.dk. Note that the website is in Danish only.

Some of the regional transport companies also offer long distance bus services. You find the website address to the different regional companies under Regional and local buses in Denmark.

You can travel to destinations in Continental Europe and Scandinavia by express coach. At Visit Denmark’s website, you can find a list of companies operating bus services to and from Denmark.

On most bus services, you can buy tickets on the bus from a ticket machine or the driver. Where and how you buy tickets varies, depending on the operating company and the type of bus you are traveling in, e.g. whether it is a city bus or a regional bus. 

Some bus companies accept credit cards on the bus. However, it is always a good idea to bring cash if you intent to buy tickets on the bus. On some of the long distance connections you can reserve seats and buy tickets in advance.

You can find information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area under 'Taking the bus in Aarhus'.

All Danish taxis use meters and charge more or less the same basic fare per kilometre travelled. However, fares are higher in the afternoon, during the evenings and at night, as well as at weekends. Furthermore, if you order a taxi with more seats than an “ordinary” four-seat taxi the fare is likely to be higher. Also, some taxi companies will start on a higher fare if you call after a taxi by phone, instead of hailing one on the street. The taxi fares are non-negotiable.

Note that many companies charge extra for bicycles and prams/large strollers. Many companies also charge extra if the driver carries your luggage to the door.

In Denmark you must buy a ticket before you travel. Tickets are checked by a conductor on the train and if you cannot produce a valid ticket you will be fined.
When you buy tickets, you can buy either one-way tickets or return. On IC or ICL trains, you can choose between second or first class tickets.

You are not required to reserve a seat for your train journey but it is the only way you are guaranteed not to be left standing. If you wish to reserve a seat you must specify this when you buy your ticket.  Seat reservations coast approximately DKK 25. Note that even though you are not required to reserve a seat for your journey, it is recommended that you do so for journeys during peak periods.

Unless you ask for a ticket for a specific departure, the ticket you buy is likely to be valid for two hours. This means that you can use the ticket on any train that leaves for your destination within two hours of buying your ticket. Remember that if you make a seat reservation, it is only valid for the specified departure. The time validity of your ticket is stated on your ticket.

In addition to cash, most taxis accept credit cards, but check with the driver as you enter the taxi. If you want to pay by credit card, many taxi companies request that you give your credit card to the driver when you enter the taxi. Your card will most likely be swiped two times; the first time to verify the card’s validity, the second time to make a withdrawal from your account.

Note that the taxi driver has the right to ensure that you as a passenger are able to pay the fare. If you request a receipt for the fare, the taxi driver will provide you one.

Many cities and regions in Denmark are divided into travel zones and the fare you pay depends on how many zones you travel through. You will, however, generally be charged for a minimum of two zones. You will find zone maps at the bus stations.

In the cities, you can often use your ticket to travel for as long as it is valid on public transport, both train and bus services, within the number of zones you have paid for. When you travel on long distance bus services you will often pay a set fare between destinations along the route and not according to a zone system.

For information on bus tickets in the Aarhus area go to, Taking the bus in Aarhus.
 

Cities and regions are usually divided into travel zones. Your fare depends on the number of zones you travel through. However the minimum fare is often the price of two travel zones. You will find zone maps on the station. In most cities, you can use your ticket as long as it is valid on most public transport, both train and bus services within the number of zones you have paid for.

You can also buy an Orange billet (Orange ticket) discount ticket for many national and regional train departures. Note that special rules apply to these tickets, for further information go to About DSB Orange tickets and Booking a DSB Orange ticket. 

If you are between 16-26 years of age or are on SU, a Danish government education grant, you are entitled to a DSB Wildcard. A DSB wildcard gives you discounts on many train tickets. Read more about DSB Wildcard under DSB Wildcard.

The fare includes a service charge, so you are not expected to tip. However, many taxi companies charge extra if the driver is asked to carry the luggage to the door.

If you frequently travel to one destination or within the same number of zones, it may be a good idea to buy a travel card (månedskort/periodekort) or a discount card (klippekort). The smartest buy depends on how frequently you travel.

If you frequently travel to one destination or within the same number of zones, it may be a good idea to buy a travel card (månedskort/periodekort) or a discount card (klippekort). The smartest buy depends on how frequently you travel.

A travel card entitles you to travel as many times you like within the number of zones for which you have bought your travel card, for as long as the card is valid.

Discount cards are valid for 10 journeys within a specified number of zones. You pay less per journey using a discount card than with a single ticket. When travelling with a discount card you must punch the card at the beginning of your journey. Punching machines are situated on stations where you enter the platform.

There are ticket machines on most stations, most of which accept both cash and credit/debit cards. You will find them either in the station’s main hall or on the platform. At serviced stations, you can also buy tickets at the service office or in the station kiosk.

If the station you depart from is not manned and the ticket machine is out of order, contact the conductor as soon as you get on the train. If you do not do so you risk being fined when the conductor asks to see your ticket.  If the telephone number to the operation company is listed on the machine, it is also a good idea to call the operation company and inform them that the machine is out of order.

To buy and reserve tickets you can also contact DSB. You can find the contact information to DSB, on DSB’s website.

Note that DSB Orange tickets can only be bought online on DSB´s Online ticket shop. Read more about Orange tickets under About DSB Orange tickets and Booking a DSB Orange ticket.

A discount card is valid for 10 journeys within the number travel zones you have bought the card for. You pay less per journey if you travel with a discount card than you do with a single ticket.  When you travel with a discount card you must punch the card at the start of your journey. You will find a punching machine at the station, in the bus, or ask the driver. Discount cards are available at ticket offices and many kiosks and supermarkets.

On most standard tickets, one adult can take two children under the age of twelve with them free of charge. However, children under age 12 travelling alone must pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and discount cards.

When you have punched your discount card or bought a ticket, the card or the ticket is valid for a certain time period. When you punch your discount card, the start time of your journey is stamped onto the card. The time of purchase is also stamped on the ticket you buy from the ticket machine or the bus driver. The time validity of a ticket and discount card varies in accordance to the number of zones for which the discount card/ticket is valid. The exact validity period of a discount card and/or a ticket is specified on the card/ticket.

A DSB orange is a discount ticket. The price of a DSB Orange ticket varies and they are not available for all train departures. The number of tickets available for a given departure varies, so your chance of getting an orange ticket is greater, the sooner you book. 

Orange tickets are only valid for the specified departure day and time and are not valid on bus or Metro services. Orange tickets can be bought two months prior to departure. They are non-refundable and cannot be changed after the purchase has been made.

DSB orange tickets can only be bought online at DSB´s Online ticket shop. You find DSB´s online ticket shop at www.dsb.dk. Note the service is in Danish only. You have to print the Orange ticket yourself and a seat reservation is required. The seat reservation is included in the price and will be stated on your ticket when you print it. Adults travelling with an Orange ticket can take two children under the age of 12 with them free of charge, but you must remember to reserve seats for the children when you book the ticket.  Children from age 12 to 15 years pay half price.

Most bus companies post bus routes and timetable on their website. Often, you can also find bus timetables at the bus station and on the bus. Furthermore, the Internet journey planer, www.rejseplanen.dk is very useful if you are looking for travel routes, departure and arrival times. The journey planner is based on data provided by all the bus and railway operators and most of the ferry services in Denmark – local as well as national. For an English version of www.rejseplanen.dk, click on the UK flag at the bottom of the page.

On many city bus services, one adult is entitled to travel with two children under the age of twelve for free. However, children under 12 travelling alone pay a children’s fare. Children under 16 can buy children’s tickets and children’s discount cards. Ask the driver or at the ticket office about the rules that apply when travelling with a specific company.

Local bus services in the Aarhus area are coordinated by the bus company Midttrafik. Read more about Midttrafik and their services on Midttrafik’s website: www.midttrafik.dk.
In Aarhus, you will find two types of buses – a yellow buss and a blue bus.

City buses are yellow. 

In 2012 Aarhus Sporveje (Aarhus traffic company) introduces new rules for entering buses. For those of you, who use public transportation, it will mean that you will be able to enter a bus using both front and back doors.

You cannot buy tickets from the driver on the yellow buses. You buy your tickets in the ticket machine located either at the back or in the centre section of the bus. Please note that that not all ticket machines accept credit cards and only newer machines have English services. The bus fare depends on the number of zones you are travelling. Read more about ticket prices and zones in Aarhus, and download a zone map of the city at Midttrafik’s website.

You will also find yellow city buses in Grenaa, Odder, Randers, Silkeborg and Skanderborg.

The blue buses are regional buses. You enter the blue buses in the front of the bus, and you can buy your buss tickets from the driver.

To get a DSB orange ticket you must book and pay for the ticket online at DSB´s Online ticket shop, www.dsb.dk. Note the service is only in Danish.

You print the ticket yourself. A seat reservation is included in the price and will be stated on your ticket when you print it. When you book an Orange ticket you will be asked to state you email address.  Your e-ticket and your order confirmation will be sent to this email address. You will also be asked to provide proof of ID when you present your ticket on the train. The ID you use can be your credit card (not necessarily the one you used to pay for the ticket), driving licence, passport, etc.  When booking the ticket, you will be asked for the name of the person (your name) to whom the ID was issued , along some of the digits printed on the ID. The ID information you provide is called Print Selv-ID (Print it yourself-ID) and is requested to prevent tickets being copied. 

Remember to have both your printed ticket and your Print Selv-ID with you when you travel because the conductor will ask for both.

You can download the timetable for Aarhus’ city buses and night buses on Midttrafik’s website. On the website you can also find the timetable for the regional buses. Please note that the sites are only in Danish. 

You can also find departure and arrival times to and from destinations in Aarhus at: www.rejseplanen.dk.

The regional transport service organisation:

• In North Jutland is Nordjyllands Trafikselskab,  www.nordjyllandstrafikselskab.dk.
• In Central Jutland is Midttrafik, www.midttrafik.dk.
• In the Metropolitan Region and Region Zealand is Movia, www.moviatrafik.dk.
• In Region Southern Denmark is Sydtrafik, www.sydtrafik.dk and Fynbus, www.fynbus.dk. 
• On the Baltic island of Bornholm is BAT www.brk.dk.

Note that some sites are only in Danish.

You can find a list of some of the companies who offer long distance services in Denmark at Visit Denmark’s website.

Visit X bus´ website at: www.xbus.dk.

Some of the companies operating bus services to and from Denmark are listed on Visit Denmark´s website.

If you are between 16-26 years of age or get SU, a Danish government education grant, you are entitled to a DSB Wildcard. A DSB Wildcard costs DKK 180 and gives you discounts on many train tickets.

With a DSB wildcard you get:

• 50% discount on train tickets Monday-Thursday and on Saturdays.
• 25% discount on train tickets on Fridays and Sundays
• 25% discount on general products from DSB's shops in the trains.