Can you take a dog on a train in Denmark, and what does it cost?
Tickets and seats for dogs.
Short answer
Dogs and small animals that stay in a bag, box or cage for the whole trip travel free on DSB trains, and the carrier may be at most 100 x 60 x 30 cm. A dog outside a carrier must be on a leash, and you must buy a child ticket (12–15 years) for it. Service and guide dogs travel free. Animals may not sit on the seats, and the Family and Quiet zones and DSB 1' are pet-free areas.
Why
- Several small dogs may share one carrier.
- Pictograms in the train show where animals are allowed.
- Pet-free zones also protect passengers with allergies.
Details
Service and guide dogs may enter the pet-free areas in DSB 1', but not the DSB 1' Quiet zone.
Tip
For a large dog on InterCity or InterCityLyn, buy a Pladsbillet (30 kr as of November 2026) for the seat next to or opposite yours, so the dog has floor space.
What may differ
Other operators follow section 5 of the joint national travel rules, so rules can differ outside DSB.
Common misconception
All dogs travel free on Danish trains.
What actually happens
Only dogs in a carrier and service or guide dogs travel free; a dog on a leash needs a child ticket.
People also ask
- Can dogs go in the quiet zone on DSB trains?
- Do guide dogs need a ticket on the train?
- Can I bring a cat on the train in Denmark?
Sources
- DSB: Dogs and pets on the trainChecked at:
- DSB: You may bring your dog or petChecked at:
- DSB: Child tickets and Rejsekort for childrenChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.
Transport and mobilityRelated questions
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Can you take a pram or stroller on a DSB train in Denmark?
A pram or folding stroller always travels free on DSB trains.
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How do you get assistance on an international train trip from Denmark?
For train trips from Denmark to other European countries you first buy your ticket and then call DSB Kundecenter Udland on 70 13 14 18.
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Do wheelchair users need a seat ticket on DSB InterCity trains?
On DSB InterCity and InterCityLyn trains in Denmark you must always reserve a wheelchair space with a Kørestolspladsbillet.
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How do you book assistance for passengers with reduced mobility on DSB trains?
DSB Handicapservice gives extra personal help getting on and off the train and help with one piece of luggage up to 20 kg.