Public transport

To find your route, on trains metro or buses visit:
www.rejseplanen.dk

You must have a valid ticket. Inspectors check tickets regularly and fines are harsh. If you use public transport regularly, then a monthly pass will probably be your best option. 

The public transportation system of Copenhagen consists of commuter trains (called "S-tog/ S-trains") buses, and a metro. The S-trains form the basis of the transportation network, stretching to most areas of metropolitan Copenhagen, with their main hub at Copenhagen Central Station. Buses connect the lines vertically. Regional trains supplement the S-train services with lines extending further such as to the Copenhagen Airport and Malmø. The Danish State Railways Intercity network has its eastern terminus and main hub at Copenhagen, with most trains extending to Copenhagen Airport. The Metro operates in 4 different lines through the city.

DOT: With DOT Tickets app it is easy to buy all types of tickets for bus, train and metro on Zealand and the islands - even your commuter card.

DSB app: In DSB's app for iPhone and Android, you can, among other things, buy tickets for your journey by train and follow your journey when you are on the road. On the page you can see what you can use the DSB app for and get help logging in.

Rejsekort: Rejsekort is an electronic ticketing system for travelling by bus, train, and metro. Rejsekort unites the different transport operators, travel zones, ticketing systems, and discount schemes into a common system, which makes it easier for passengers to use public transport services in Denmark.

The fare system is based on 95 zones covering the capital area.

Link to the Danish railways: www.dsb.dkand for planning your tour use www.rejseplanen.dk and tick the English flag.

Biking

Copenhagen is a city of cyclists. On Copenhagen streets alone there are 350 kilometers of bicycle paths and 40 kilometers of ‘green’ cycle paths. This makes Copenhagen a city with one of the largest cycle cultures in the world and we suggest you join in!

There are a few rules that you should know before setting out on bike, if not followed you might end up with a fine.

Bike signals:

Right Hand Turn: Simply point your right arm right when you want to turn. Note: You cannot turn on a red light; wait until the light turns green.

Left Hand Turn: When turning left, you must make a ‘wide’ turn.  This means that you first should cross over to the other side of the street, stop and wait for the light to change. Do not make a left hand turn out in the traffic. 

Stopping: Bend your right arm at the elbow and hold it out to the side, pointing straight up in the air.

Bike Lights:

These are legally required. When the streetlights are on, you should be using your bike lights. A white light goes in the front, and a red light goes in the back.

Bike Bell:

A working bell is required on all bikes and should be used when signaling to pass slower traffic or pedestrians.

Bike Helmets:     

Although these are not a legal requirement for adults, it is legally required that all children wear a helmet.

Bike Locks and Insurance:    

Bicycles are stolen quite often, so it is important to lock your cycle up. There are various types of locks, and sometimes in order for your insurance to be valid; you will need a certain type of lock.

Important Rules:

It is illegal to cycle on the sidewalks or pedestrian crossings at any time and you should always cycle in the same direction as the traffic. If there is a cycle path, use it, otherwise you should stay as far over to the right hand side of the street as possible. You must give way for buses and their passengers as they enter or exit the bus.

Children under the age of 6 may cycle only when accompanied by any person over 15 years of age.Cyclists over 15 years may carry up to two children, but the bike must be equipped with special seats, independent brakes on both wheels and a protection shield over the wheel.

Taxis
Dantaxi
Tel: 70 25 25 25
www.dantaxi.dk

Taxinord
Tel: 48 48 48 48
www.taxinord.dk

Motorist information

Valid driver’s licenses issued within the EU are valid in Denmark.

Non-EU, depending on the country you are coming from typically you can drive on your valid foreign driving license for 90 days from the day you establish residence in Denmark.

After the 90 days, you must exchange your foreign driving license for a Danish driving license. To exchange your foreign driving license for a Danish driving license, you are requested to complete a driving test (consisting of a theoretical and a practical parts).

EU/EEA/Swiss: Valid driver’s licenses issued within the EU are valid in Denmark.

Non-EU: Depending on the country you are coming from, you can drive on your valid foreign driving license for 90 days from the day you establish residence in Denmark.

After 90 days, you must exchange your foreign driving license for a Danish driving license. To exchange your foreign driving license for a Danish one, you are requested to complete a driving test (consisting of a theoretical and practical part). It will cost you 280 DKK to exchange your old license for a Danish one.

Parking

There are different ways to pay for parking:

• Mobile payment: Download an app form one of the providers (EasyPark is the most common).

• Residential or commercial parking license: Different types of parking licenses are available to permanent residents within the pay zone or in an area with time restricted parking. For more information and prices visit parking.kk.dk

Parking is free during weekends from Saturday at 5 pm until Monday at 8 am as well as on public holidays.

Import of cars

If you take up residence in Denmark and bring a vehicle you must register your foreign registered vehicle within 30 days of arrival and you must pay a registration tax.

Important rules

• Lights: The use of dipped headlights is compulsory at all hours.

• Mobile telephones: It is only allowed to use hand-free mobile telephones while driving, holding the phone is heavily fined.

• Alcohol limit:The blood alcohol limit is 0,05 %

• Right of way: There is a general duty to give way to traffic from the right. The duty to give way is usually indicated by a roadway marking of white triangles pointing in the direction of the oncoming vehicle

• Parking: If there is a time limited parking, make sure to set the parking clock in the front windshield to the time you arrived. If there is payment for parking, look around and you will see a machine that takes both cash and credit cards.

For accidents call 112!

Call us if you need further information!