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Copenhagen Transportation

Copenhagen bus and Metro train

ABOVE: A Copenhagen Metro train and bus. INSET BELOW: A train of the DSB national railways, and a No. 26 bus stop at Langelinie.

Central Copenhagen is more compact than megacities like Paris, London, or Rome. If you're healthy and don't mind walking, you won't need to bother with buses or trains very often.

DSB train The bus, Metro, and S-train systems are most useful for visits to attractions in the outlying neighborhoods and suburbs (such as Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød and the Open-Air Museum in Lyngby). You can also use transit tickets to ride the Copenhagen Harbor Buses (Havnebussen).

No 26 bus stop at Langelinie Tip: The No. 26 bus runs frequently between downtown Copenhagen and the Langelinie cruise-ship quay, with stops at popular sightseeing and shopping destinations along the way. It's a handy way to reach the waterfront areas near and north of the Little Mermaid.

Driving is easier in Copenhagen than in many European cities, at least when you get away from the center of town. The motorways, especially, are comparable to freeways in North America. U.S. suburbanites will feel at home as they watch Volvo drivers change lanes without signaling or block traffic in the far left lane.

Copenhagen public transportation

VisitCopenhagen: Public Transportation
The Copenhagen tourist office's Web site covers the basics and describes two city passes that can lower your transit costs.

Airport

Copenhagen Airport
The international airport at Kastrup is a quick ride by Metro or train from central Copenhagen. Regional trains continue north to Helsingør or west to Funen (Fyn) and Jutland (Jylland).

Bicycling

Bycyclen
Copenhagen's bike-sharing program is designed for both locals and tourists. The electrically-assisted bicycles have built-in tablets with GPS navigation.

Copenhagen Cycle Chic
In Copenhagen, two-wheeled transportation isn't just for young athletes or bicycle messengers.

Parking

Public Parking in Copenhagen
The city's official Web site covers the basics and offers a downloadable miniguide.

Ships

DFDS Seaways
Take the clean and comfortable overnight ferry from Harwich, England to Esbjerg, Denmark, then continue to Copenhagen by train or car. DFDS also has overnight ferries between Copenhagen and Oslo, Norway.