Getting around Denmark
Europe
From Europe ✈️
Direct flight from Paris
Yes
Duration
2h05 direct
Indicative round-trip price
60-220 EUR A/R
Book
1-3 months ahead
Recommended airlines
Local transport
Bus
A dense Movia network in Copenhagen, regional buses and intercity Flixbus.
Train
Punctual and comfortable DSB trains. Copenhagen-Aarhus in ~3h. Book at dsb.dk.
Taxi
Metered taxis, expensive (starting ~37 DKK). Few ride-hailing apps; taxis are booked via Dantaxi or 4x27.
Metro
Driverless metro 24/7 in Copenhagen (4 lines M1-M4), plus the S-tog (suburban rail).
Essential apps
Common routes and indicative prices
| From | To | Mode | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport (CPH) | Central Copenhagen | Metro M2 | 15 min | 36 DKK (5 EUR) |
| Copenhagen | Aarhus | DSB train | 3h | 150-400 DKK (20-54 EUR) |
| Copenhagen | Malmö (Sweden) | Train (Øresund Bridge) | 40 min | ~110 DKK (15 EUR) |
| Copenhagen | Odense | DSB train | 1h15 | 130-300 DKK (17-40 EUR) |
Indicative prices for 2025-2026. Fares vary by season, demand and how far ahead you book.
Vehicle rental 🛵
Scooter / Motorbike
Self-service scooters/bikes; mopeds are rare / day
Category AM/A licence for a scooter
Car
40-70 EUR / day
French licence accepted
International permit : Not required (French license accepted)
Transport scams to know ⚠️
Train fine
Traveling without a validated ticket risks a 750 DKK fine, checks are frequent.
Tip :Always buy and validate your ticket via the DOT app or at the machines.
Conversion to euros (DCC)
Terminals and ATMs offer to pay in euros at an unfavorable rate.
Tip :Always choose to pay in krone (DKK).
Practical tips
- Rent a bike: Copenhagen is the most cycle-friendly city in the world, everything is done by bike.
- Get a City Pass or a Rejsekort card if you're making lots of transit trips.
- Book long-distance train tickets in advance on dsb.dk for better prices.
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