City transport, Rejsekort, taxis and parking
Metro, S-trains, buses, light rail and harbour buses in Copenhagen, Aarhus and Odense, tickets, zones and the Rejsekort app, taxis and ride apps, parking discs and parking fees.
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How big can a suitcase be on buses, trains and the metro in Denmark?
Personal luggage travels free on Danish buses, trains and the metro if there is room, in 2026.
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Can you take a pram or stroller on the Copenhagen Metro?
Yes, you can bring a pram, a fold-up pram or a stroller on the Copenhagen Metro for free, as of November 2026.
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Can you take a dog on the bus, metro and S-train in Denmark?
Yes, dogs may travel on buses, trains and the metro in Denmark, with a few rules in 2026.
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How much is a parking fine (p-afgift) from the municipality in Denmark?
As of November 2026 the standard parking fee (parkeringsafgift) from a municipality is DKK 510.
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How do you set a parking disc (p-skive) in Denmark?
In Denmark you set the parking disc to the end of the quarter hour in which you started parking, so arriving at 10.05 means setting it to 10.15.
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What do the red, green, blue and yellow parking zones in Copenhagen mean?
The colours mark Copenhagen's four paid parking zones, and the colour decides the daytime price.
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Do you need a helmet on an e-scooter in Denmark?
Yes.
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How old do you have to be to ride an e-scooter in Denmark?
You must be at least 15 to ride an e-scooter on your own in Denmark.
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Are rental e-scooters allowed in Copenhagen in 2026?
Yes, rental e-scooters are allowed in Copenhagen in 2026, but only under an agreement with the City of Copenhagen.
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How do you recognise a licensed taxi in Denmark?
A licensed taxi in Denmark has a roof light with a green lit surface at the front and the word Taxi on it.
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How are taxi prices set in Denmark?
Each dispatch office sets its own taxi prices, but they may never go above a national price cap set by the transport minister.
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Is Uber legal in Denmark?
In 2026 a ride-hailing app may only work in Denmark the way a taxi company does.
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When did the Odense light rail open?
Odense Letbane started carrying passengers on 28 May 2022.
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Is there a day ticket for buses and light rail in Aarhus?
Yes, Dagsbillet Aarhus gives unlimited travel on Midttrafik buses and the light rail in all of Aarhus Municipality (zones 301–313).
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Can you take the light rail from Aarhus to Grenaa and Odder?
Yes, both towns are on the Aarhus light rail.
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How do I plan a trip by public transport in Copenhagen?
The easiest way is a journey planner.