The Copenhagen International Airport is very well-connected by international flights and also covers Sweden’s Malmö region. Check the airport’s website for carriers. It’s about 10 km from the city center and you can easily get to downtown Copenhagen by metro, bus, and train.
Use the complete public transportation planner: www.Rejseplanen.dk. Copenhagen’s main station is used as “Kobenhavn H” in many online booking systems. The Danish Railway’s official site is www.dsb.dk.
Intercity (IC) trains – fast trains such as the one between Copenhagen and Odense – require a reservation and it is not possible to just “hop” on to the next train heading your direction. If you miss your train, you will need to exchange your reservation. On the other hand, regional (R) and local trains (D, R, IR, E) do not require a reservation and tickets are easy to buy at the train station before departure. If you miss this type of train, all you need to do is catch the next departure. These trains are mainly second class. It is not possible to purchase tickets on board.
Types of Trains
- D = Direct
- R = Regional
- IR = Interregional
- E = Express
- IC = Intercity
Train Travel Reminders
The Copenhagen Hovedbanegård (Main Station) is right next to the Tivoli Gardens and only about a 5 minutes’ walk from the city center/shopping area.
Traveling by Train with your Bike: You can take your bicycle with you on all trains in Denmark but you will need to buy a ticket for your bike. You can do so when buying your own ticket or separately. Some local trains offer free transport for bicycles.