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How do you buy a train ticket for DSB trains in Denmark?

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Short answer

You can buy a DSB train ticket in the DSB app, on dsb.dk, at the ticket machines at the station, at 7-Eleven shops in stations and at DSB Salg & Service. You must have a valid ticket before you board, because platforms and trains are open to everyone and nobody checks tickets at the door. In the app you pay with Visa, Mastercard or Dankort, secured with a one-time code by SMS. The app needs an iPhone with iOS 16 or later or an Android phone with Android 8 or later as of November 2026.

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Why

  1. There are no ticket gates at Danish train stations.
  2. The ticket must be bought before the train leaves.
  3. The app also sells seat reservations.

Details

DSB customer service on +45 70 13 14 15 is open every day from 7:00 to 20:00 and speaks English.

Tip

Buy the ticket a few minutes before departure, so a slow app or a queue at the machine does not make you board without one.

What may differ

Which ticket types each sales channel offers can change, and the Ungdomskort is sold only on ungdomskort.dk.

Common misconception

Many visitors think they can buy a ticket from the conductor on board.

What actually happens

You are responsible for having a valid ticket before you board, and travelling without one can cost a 750 kr. control fee.

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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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