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💡 The Short Version: A single ticket is DKK 24 for 2 zones and DKK 30 for 3 zones, which is the price of city centre to the airport. A City Pass Small is DKK 100 for 24 hours in zones 1 to 4, the whole metro and the airport. A City Pass Large is DKK 200 in zones 1 to 99, for Kronborg, Roskilde and Frederiksborg. Buy in the Rejsebillet app, from machines at stations or at DSB 7-Eleven stores; tickets cannot be bought on trains, and the fine is at least DKK 750. The metro runs all night. Bikes are free on S-trains and buses but need a ticket on the metro. The Copenhagen Card Discover includes all transport in zones 1 to 99.
Tickets and fares
One ticket works on buses, S-trains, regional trains, the metro, the harbour bus and the light rail within the zones it covers. The system is run by DOT (Din Offentlige Transport), made up of Movia (buses), Metroselskabet, DSB (S-trains and trains) and the light rail. The Rejsebillet app shows how many zones your journey is when you buy.
Adult prices from the DOT fare scale that took effect on 18 January 2026. A child aged 12 to 15 pays half, and two children under 12 travel free with a paying adult.
| Zones | Valid for | Adult single |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 hour 15 minutes | DKK 24 |
| 3 | 1 hour 30 minutes | DKK 30 |
| 4 | 1 hour 45 minutes | DKK 40 |
| 5 | 2 hours | DKK 46 |
| 6 | 2 hours 15 minutes | DKK 50 |
| 7 | 2 hours 30 minutes | DKK 54 |
| 8 | 2 hours 45 minutes | DKK 60 |
The City Pass is unlimited travel for 24, 48, 72, 96 or 120 hours.
| Pass | 24 hours | 120 hours | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Pass Small | DKK 100 | DKK 340 | Zones 1 to 4: Copenhagen, the whole metro, the airport and Dragør |
| City Pass Large | DKK 200 | DKK 680 | Zones 1 to 99: Roskilde Cathedral, Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Frederiksborg |
| City Pass West | DKK 200 | Zones 101 to 199, including Trelleborg; 24 hours only | |
| City Pass South | DKK 200 | Zones 201 to 299, including Møns Klint, Lolland, Falster and Møn; 24 hours only | |
| City Pass X-Large | DKK 300 | Zones 1 to 299, all Zealand; 24 hours only |
Children’s City Passes are half price: DKK 50 to DKK 170 for the Small and DKK 100 to DKK 340 for the Large. The West, South and X-Large passes are sold in the Rejsebillet app only. A City Pass Small at DKK 100 pays back from the fifth 2-zone single (5 × DKK 24 = DKK 120). The Copenhagen Card Discover includes transport in zones 1 to 99, and the Hop card does not.
Where to buy
- The Rejsebillet app: single tickets and City Passes. It replaced the DOT Billetter app, and a ticket is valid from the time of purchase, with a countdown timer showing the time left.
- Machines: at Central Station, Nørreport, the airport and all metro stations. The metro machines do not accept notes, only coins and cards.
- DSB 7-Eleven stores and the DSB Salg & Service office at Central Station, which sells the City Pass Small and Large.
The modes
| Mode | What to know |
|---|---|
| Metro | Four lines: M1 Vanløse to Vestamager, M2 Vanløse to the airport, M3 the City Circle (Cityringen) and M4 Orientkaj to København Syd. It runs around the clock, and most stations are underground, with a lift or stairs |
| S-trains | Red electric trains linking the centre with Greater Copenhagen. Line A runs to Hillerød for Frederiksborg. Most stations are above ground |
| Regional and InterCity trains | DSB trains for Roskilde, Helsingør and beyond, from Østerport, Nørreport and Central Station. Trains for Malmö are the Øresund trains |
| Buses | Yellow bus signs. A bus stops only if someone is waiting or rings the bell. Mind the bike lane when you get off |
| Harbour buses | Yellow electric boats on an ordinary ticket: 992 always sails north and 991 south, to Refshaleøen, Nordhavn and Nyhavn. Line 993 runs between Nyhavn and the Opera 60 to 90 minutes before an evening performance and back after it |
| Light rail | Greater Copenhagen Light Rail from Lundtofte Park to Ishøj; rarely needed by visitors |
Central Station (København H) is the hub for buses, regional and InterCity trains, S-trains and the metro. Nørreport is one of the busiest, and the M2 changes to the S-trains there.
A harbour bus on the inner harbour. Photo: Matthias Schalk, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Validation, fines and conduct
- The fine is at least DKK 750 for travelling without a valid ticket. Ticket checks are made by staff on board; there are no gates. Have the ticket ready before you board.
- Tickets cannot be bought on trains.
- Rejsekort and Basiskort holders check in at the yellow checkpoints, which in the metro are in front of or near the lifts.
- Dogs: a small dog carried in a bag travels free, and larger dogs need a child ticket.
- Bicycles: free on S-trains, buses and harbour buses in the Copenhagen City Area, with two bikes on a bus at the driver’s discretion. A bicycle ticket is needed on the metro and on regional and InterCity trains, and bikes are not allowed on the metro on weekdays 07:00 to 09:00 and 15:30 to 17:30. Cycling in Copenhagen covers the rest.
Night service
The metro runs around the clock, and in the city centre the buses and trains do too. The M2 to the airport runs every 2 to 3 minutes by day, every 8 minutes after Friday and Saturday nights and every 20 minutes after Sunday to Thursday nights (01:00 to 07:00). The metro has planned maintenance on set weeks; m.dk lists them.
The platform hall at Kongens Nytorv metro station. Photo: davwheat, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Trains to the day trips
A City Pass Large covers the zones for Kronborg and Louisiana on the coast line, Roskilde and Frederiksborg at Hillerød. Malmö is outside the zones: the Øresund trains need the DSB Øresund Ticket, and a single ticket to or from Denmark also covers that day’s Copenhagen transport in zones 1, 3 and 4. Malmö day trip has the details. DSB changes its timetable on 13 December 2026.
An S-train on line A at Copenhagen South station. Photo: Owen Higgins, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
From the airport and to the port
Copenhagen airport to the city compares the metro, the train and the taxi: the 3-zone single is DKK 30. For cruise passengers, the cruise port to the city gives the bus 25 and the M4 route. Day trips from Copenhagen compares each trip’s cost, and Copenhagen Card: is it worth it? works out when the card’s transport pays. Hotels near Copenhagen Central Station are on every line, and what to book before you go to Copenhagen lists the sights.
Common questions
How much is a public transport ticket in Copenhagen?
A single ticket for 2 zones is DKK 24, valid for 1 hour 15 minutes, and for 3 zones DKK 30, valid for 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is in zone 4, so a city centre to airport ticket is the 3-zone single. Four zones are DKK 40, five DKK 46, six DKK 50, seven DKK 54 and eight DKK 60.
What is the City Pass in Copenhagen?
An unlimited-travel ticket for a set time. The City Pass Small covers zones 1 to 4, the city centre and the airport, for DKK 100 for 24 hours. The City Pass Large covers zones 1 to 99, including Kronborg, Roskilde and Frederiksborg, for DKK 200 for 24 hours. Children pay half.
Where do I buy a ticket in Copenhagen?
In the Rejsebillet app, which replaced the DOT Billetter app, at the machines at Central Station, Nørreport, the airport and all metro stations, at DSB 7-Eleven stores, and at the DSB Salg & Service office at Central Station for the City Pass. Tickets cannot be bought on trains.
What is the fine for travelling without a ticket in Copenhagen?
At least DKK 750. Ticket checks are made by staff on board, and there are no gates, so keep your ticket ready before you board.
Does the metro run at night in Copenhagen?
Yes, around the clock. The M2 to the airport runs every 8 minutes after Friday and Saturday nights and every 20 minutes after Sunday to Thursday nights, from 01:00 to 07:00. In the city centre the buses and trains also run around the clock.
Can I take a bike on the metro and trains in Copenhagen?
Bicycles travel free on S-trains, buses and harbour buses in the Copenhagen City Area, with two bikes on a bus at the driver's discretion. A bicycle ticket is needed on the metro and on regional and InterCity trains, and bikes are not allowed on the metro on weekdays 07:00 to 09:00 and 15:30 to 17:30.
Can I use the harbour bus with a normal ticket?
Yes. The yellow harbour buses take an ordinary ticket. Line 992 always sails north and line 991 south, between Refshaleøen, Nordhavn and Nyhavn, and line 993 runs between Nyhavn and the Opera 60 to 90 minutes before an evening performance.
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