Can you use a metro ticket on the bus in Copenhagen?
One ticket across transport types
Short answer
Yes. In Greater Copenhagen the price and validity of a ticket depend only on zones, so a metro ticket also works on buses and harbour buses, and a bus ticket works on the metro. The ticket covers the zones you paid for and is valid for a set time: 1 hour and 15 minutes for 2 zones and 1 hour and 30 minutes for 3 zones. As of November 2026 a 2-zone ticket costs 24 kr. and a 3-zone ticket 30 kr. for an adult. You must board the last bus or train before the ticket runs out.
Why
- Zones decide price and validity, not the vehicle.
- Harbour buses are included.
- You can change within the ticket time.
Details
A bike on the metro always needs its own bicycle ticket, while bikes ride free on S-trains and Movia buses.
Tip
If you change from bus to metro near the end of the ticket time, check the clock before you go down to the platform.
What may differ
Special tickets, such as event tickets, can have their own rules, so read the conditions.
Common misconception
Many visitors think a metro ticket is only valid on the metro.
What actually happens
A metro ticket also works on buses and harbour buses within its zones and time.
People also ask
- How do ticket zones work in Copenhagen?
- How long is a single ticket valid in Copenhagen?
- Can you take a bike on the Copenhagen metro?
Sources
- Visit Copenhagen: Tickets and prices on public transport (Danish)Checked at:
- Copenhagen Metro: Tickets (Danish)Checked at:
- DOT (Din Offentlige Transport): Guide to using cards and tickets, valid from 19 January 2025Checked at:
- Rejsekort & Rejseplan: Common nationwide travel rules, valid from 30 June 2026Checked at:
This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.
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