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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What happened to the Ungdomskort when the physical Rejsekort closed?
The Ungdomskort on the physical Rejsekort could not be used anywhere in Denmark from 29 May 2026, even if its period ran longer.
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What replaced the Pendlerkort on the old Rejsekort?
The commuter products on the physical Rejsekort stopped working when the system closed on 30 June 2026.
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Can several people travel on one Rejsekort app or Basiskort?
Yes, at check-in you can add up to 28 extra travellers in the Rejsekort app or on a Basiskort, counting adults, children, dogs and bikes.
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How do children travel with the Rejsekort app or a Basiskort?
A paying adult may bring at most two children aged 11 or under for free, and a paying child may bring one such child.
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What happens if you forget to check out with a Basiskort?
With a Basiskort the system checks you out automatically 12 hours after your first check-in if you have not checked out yourself.
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How much money do you need on an anonymous Basiskort to check in?
An anonymous card needs a minimum balance, and you must top it up so that the balance meets that minimum.
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What is an anonymous Basiskort and how much does it cost?
The anonymous Basiskort is a bearer card with no personal information, so anyone who holds it can travel on it.
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What is Basiskort and how does it work?
Basiskort is the new physical travel card, and you can use it on public transport across Denmark.
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When did the physical Rejsekort card stop working?
The physical Rejsekort closed in two steps in 2026.
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Can you use a metro ticket on the bus in Copenhagen?
Yes.
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Do children travel free on public transport in Copenhagen?
Yes, up to a limit.
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Do you need to check in with the Copenhagen Card on the metro?
No.
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Does the Copenhagen Card cover the train to Helsingør and Roskilde?
Yes.
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Where can you buy a City Pass at Copenhagen Airport?
At Copenhagen Airport you can buy City Pass Small and City Pass Large at the ticket machines in Terminal 3 and on the metro and train platforms.
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Can you buy a 72-hour City Pass in Copenhagen?
Yes.
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What happens if your phone dies with your ticket on it in Denmark?
If your ticket is on your phone and the phone has run out of battery or is broken, the ticket cannot be checked, and you can get a kontrolafgift.