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Can you take a dog on the bus, metro and S-train in Denmark?

Ticket rules for dogs on public transport

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Short answer

Yes, dogs may travel on buses, trains and the metro in Denmark, with a few rules in 2026. A small dog travels free if it stays in a bag, cage or transport box for the whole journey. A larger dog may travel on a lead under your full control, and it needs a ticket at the child fare, which in the Copenhagen Metro is about half the adult price. Each passenger may bring only one dog, and animals must not sit on the seats.

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Why

  1. A bag or box makes the trip free for small dogs.
  2. Larger dogs on a lead pay the child fare.
  3. Only one dog per passenger is allowed.

Details

In the Copenhagen Metro a dog on a lead must stay on the floor or in a pram for the whole journey.

Tip

In the metro, avoid the first six and last six seats of the train with your dog, because these seats are kept for people with allergies.

What may differ

Some bus companies ban large dogs at rush hour or on city buses, so check the local rules before you travel.

Common misconception

Many people think dogs are not allowed on Danish public transport at all.

What actually happens

Dogs are welcome on most buses, trains and the metro: small ones free in a bag, larger ones on a lead with a child ticket.

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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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