Can you take a wheelchair on a city bus in Denmark?
Wheelchair travel on buses in Copenhagen and Aarhus
Short answer
Yes, wheelchairs travel free on Danish city buses if there is room, in 2026. In Copenhagen all city buses have a manual wheelchair ramp at the middle doors, but the driver cannot leave the seat, so you need someone with you to help. On Midttrafik city buses in the Aarhus area a wheelchair may be up to 120 cm long and 70 cm wide and weigh up to 300 kg with the user. It must face the direction of travel, have the brakes on and use the seat belt, and there is usually room for one wheelchair per bus.
Why
- The wheelchair place is free of charge.
- A ramp at the middle doors lets the chair roll on board.
- Size limits make sure the chair fits the space.
Details
On Letbanen in Aarhus a wheelchair may be up to 140 cm long, and there is room for up to four.
Tip
Travel outside rush hour if you can, because the wheelchair space is shared with prams and bikes.
What may differ
Ramps, space and size limits differ between bus companies and bus types.
Common misconception
Many people think the bus driver will come out and push the wheelchair up the ramp.
What actually happens
The driver stays in the seat, so you need a helper or must manage the ramp yourself.
People also ask
- How do wheelchair users get on S-trains in Copenhagen?
- Can you take a mobility scooter on buses and trains in Denmark?
- Can you take a pram on a bus in Denmark?
Sources
- VisitCopenhagen: Accessible transportationChecked at:
- Midttrafik: Travel rules, disabilitiesChecked at:
- Rejsekort & Rejseplan: Joint National Travel RegulationsChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.
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