Airports, trains, buses and ferries
Copenhagen, Billund and Aalborg airports, DSB trains and Orange tickets, long-distance buses, ferries to the islands and to Norway, Sweden and Germany: routes, tickets and travel times.
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Do you need a passport on the night train from Copenhagen to Berlin?
On Snälltåget night train between Berlin, Copenhagen and Stockholm, every traveller, including children, must carry a valid passport with an MRZ code or a national ID card of EU standard with an MRZ code or a chip.
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What can you sleep in on the night train between Copenhagen and Berlin, and what does it cost?
Snälltåget night train between Berlin, Copenhagen and Stockholm has three choices: a seat in an open carriage, a berth in a shared compartment for up to 6 people, or a private compartment with bed linen.
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Is there a night train from Copenhagen?
Yes.
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Is there a direct train from Copenhagen to Berlin?
In November 2026 the fastest day connections from Copenhagen to Berlin take about 7 hours 3 minutes with one change, using a Eurocity-Express and a Railjet.
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Who runs the Øresund trains between Copenhagen and Sweden?
Since Sunday 14 December 2025 the Øresundståg trains have been run by VR Sverige AB, which handles daily operations as well as service and maintenance of the trains.
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Which stations in Denmark do the Øresund trains stop at?
Øresundståg has six stops in Denmark: Østerport, Nørreport, København H, Ørestad, Tårnby and Københavns Lufthavn (Kastrup).
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Where do you buy a ticket for the Øresund train between Denmark and Sweden?
You can buy Øresundståg tickets on oresundstag.se, at ticket machines and in the apps of the Swedish regional transport companies, such as Skånetrafiken.
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Can you take a dog on a DSB train in Denmark?
Yes.
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How does the train cross the Great Belt between Zealand and Funen?
Trains have crossed the Great Belt on the fixed link since 1 June 1997.
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What are the rules in the quiet zone on DSB trains?
The quiet zone (stillezone) is for passengers who want calm to work or rest.
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Do pensioners and people over 67 get a discount on DSB trains?
Yes.
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What train discounts do young people and students get in Denmark?
Young people have several DSB options as of November 2026.
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Do children travel free on DSB trains in Denmark?
Yes, up to a point: each paying adult, young person or pensioner can take up to 2 children under 12 for free on their ticket.
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What is DSB 1' first class and what does it cost?
DSB 1' is first class on InterCity, InterCityLyn and regional trains, and you buy it as a supplement on top of your ticket.
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How long is the train from Copenhagen to Aalborg?
The fastest train from Copenhagen Central Station to Aalborg is the InterCityLyn, which takes about 4 hours 13 minutes in the 2026 timetable.
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How long does the train take from Copenhagen to Odense?
The fastest trains from Copenhagen to Odense take about 1 hour 10 minutes in the 2026 timetable, on the InterCityLyn (Lyntog).