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Can you buy a ticket in the app after boarding in Denmark?

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Short answer

No. Under the common nationwide travel rules valid from 30 June 2026, a ticket for DSB trains, the metro, Lokaltog and light rail must be bought before you board. With a mobile ticket it is your own responsibility that the ticket has been fully received on the phone before you get on. It is not enough that you have started the order. If an inspector checks you before the ticket has arrived, you can get a kontrolafgift.

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Why

  1. The ticket must be on the phone before boarding.
  2. A started order does not count.
  3. The rule covers trains, metro, Lokaltog and light rail.

Details

On buses a single ticket can usually be bought in cash when you board, but some routes are exceptions.

Tip

Buy the ticket while you are still in the station hall, where the signal is often better than on the platform.

What may differ

Rules for buying on board can differ between operators and routes, so check with the operator.

Common misconception

Many think you can buy the ticket once you have found a seat.

What actually happens

On trains and the metro the ticket must already be on your phone when you board.

People also ask

  • What happens if my phone dies with my ticket on it?
  • Is a screenshot of a mobile ticket valid?
  • What is the fine for riding without a ticket?

Sources

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

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