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Do you need a seat reservation on DSB trains in Denmark?

Pladsbillet on InterCity and InterCityLyn

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Short answer

A seat reservation (pladsbillet) is not needed to travel, but it guarantees you a seat on one specific departure. It is worth buying on InterCity and InterCityLyn trains, where seats can sell out on popular routes between regions. As of November 2026 it costs 30 kr. regardless of distance, or 10 kr. on your route with a commuter card or Ungdomskort. You can buy it up to 2 months ahead in the DSB app, on dsb.dk, at ticket machines and at 7-Eleven at the station. You must take the seat right after departure.

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Why

  1. Without a reservation you may have to stand.
  2. The price is the same for any distance.
  3. You can choose a standard, quiet or family zone seat.

Details

Seat reservations are not available between the Copenhagen area and Skåne in Sweden.

Tip

Book the seat together with your ticket, since seats on popular InterCity routes can sell out.

What may differ

If your train is cancelled, your ticket works on the next departure, but the seat reservation does not, and you can ask for a refund.

Common misconception

Many think a seat reservation is included in an Orange ticket or in DSB 1'.

What actually happens

A seat reservation is a separate purchase of 30 kr. in 2026, also with Orange and DSB 1'.

People also ask

  • Can you refund a DSB seat reservation?
  • What is the quiet zone on DSB trains?
  • Do prams need a seat ticket on InterCity?

Sources

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

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