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Do children travel free on regional buses in Central Jutland?

Free children and child fares

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Short answer

On Midttrafik buses, the light rail in Aarhus and Lemvigbanen, an adult or a pensioner can bring two children under 12 for free. A child with a paid ticket can bring one child under 12 for free. Any further children under 12 need their own child ticket, and the child fare covers ages 0–15. As of November 2026 a child single ticket costs 13 kr for 1–2 zones and up to 118 kr for 23 zones.

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Why

  1. Two children under 12 ride free with each adult.
  2. The child fare applies up to and including age 15.
  3. The rule also covers the light rail in Aarhus.

Details

A new price table applies from 17 January 2027, with the same prices for child single tickets.

Tip

Count the children before you board: a third child under 12 needs a child ticket.

What may differ

Other regional transport companies in Denmark have their own rules for free children.

Common misconception

Many think all children under 16 ride free on Danish buses when they travel with an adult.

What actually happens

On Midttrafik only two children under 12 per adult ride free, older children pay the child fare.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

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