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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Can you take a mobility scooter on buses, trains and the metro in Denmark?
Electric mobility scooters (mini-crossers) are allowed only on some kinds of public transport in Denmark, as of November 2026.
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Can you take a wheelchair on a city bus in Denmark?
Yes, wheelchairs travel free on Danish city buses if there is room, in 2026.
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How do wheelchair users get on S-trains in Copenhagen?
All S-train stations in Copenhagen have either a lift or step-free access to the platform.
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Can you take a pram on a bus in Denmark?
Yes, you can take a pram or stroller on a bus in Denmark for free if there is room, as of November 2026.
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Do guide dogs and service dogs travel free on public transport in Denmark?
Yes, guide dogs and service dogs travel free on public transport across Denmark in 2026.
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Can you take a dog on a city bus in Aarhus?
Only a small dog that fits in a handbag can ride Midttrafik city buses in Aarhus, as of November 2026.
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When are large dogs not allowed on Movia buses?
On Movia buses, large dogs are not allowed on weekdays between 07:00 and 09:00 and between 15:30 and 17:30.
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How close to a junction or cycle path can you park in Copenhagen?
You may not stop or park in a junction or within 10 metres of the nearest edge of a crossing road or cycle path.
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How much does street parking cost in Aarhus?
In 2026 street parking in Aarhus costs DKK 25 an hour on weekdays from 8.00 to 19.00 and DKK 11 an hour from 19.00 to 23.00.
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Do electric cars park for free in Copenhagen?
No, since 1 January 2024 electric cars, electric motorcycles and hydrogen cars pay the normal rates on most public municipal parking spaces in Copenhagen.
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Where can you park with a disabled parking card in Copenhagen?
With a disabled parking card displayed in the windscreen you can park for free on public parking spaces in Copenhagen, in all paid zones.
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Who can get a disabled parking card in Denmark and what does it cost?
A disabled parking card is for people with reduced walking ability who need to park close to where they are going.
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How do you complain about a private parking fine (kontrolafgift) in Denmark?
A control fee (kontrolafgift) from a private parking company is not a municipal fee, so you first complain to the company that issued it.
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How do you complain about a parking fine from the City of Copenhagen?
You complain to the authority that issued the fee, which for a street fee in Copenhagen is the City of Copenhagen's parking department.
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Can you use an electronic or foreign parking disc in Denmark?
Yes, an automatic parking disc is legal in Denmark if it is an approved type with the FS mark in the bottom left corner, visible from outside.
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Can guests get a parking permit in Copenhagen?
A guest permit (gæstelicens) in Copenhagen is only for residents of the free time-limited zones, such as Nordvest, Bispebjerg or Amager Strand.