How to use public transport in Copenhagen

The basics for getting around Copenhagen without hassle.

How to use public transport

The basics for getting around Copenhagen with no hassle

One ticket works on the metro, bus, train and harbour bus, as long as it covers your zones and travel time.

The fare depends on the zones you cross. Zones 1 and 2 are usually enough for the centre; the airport is in zone 4.

On your phone, with the Rejsekort, DSB or Rejsebillet apps; at the machines in metro and train stations; or at some 7-Eleven kiosks.

For a few trips, a single ticket or the Rejsekort. To get around a lot, a City Pass of 24 to 120 hours, or the Copenhagen Card.

It runs 24 hours a day, with four lines. The M2 links the airport with the city centre.

Yellow boats that use the same ticket. Line 993 runs from Nyhavn to the Opera.

Have a valid ticket before you travel: if you can't show it during an inspection, you may be fined.