Arrival & Transport

Airports

Copenhagen-Kastrup (CPH) is Scandinavia's largest airport and the main gateway to Denmark. From Germany, the following airlines fly:

• SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) — From Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, and Düsseldorf to Copenhagen. Flight time: 1–1.5 hours. Prices: 80–250€ return.
• Lufthansa — From Frankfurt and Munich to Copenhagen.
• Ryanair — Cheap flights from various German cities, sometimes from 20€ one-way.
• easyJet — From Berlin to Copenhagen.
• Norwegian — Seasonal low-cost connections.

Other airports: Billund (BLL) in Jutland (LEGOLAND region, Ryanair/SAS from Germany), Aalborg (AAL), and Aarhus (AAR) are served seasonally.

From Kastrup Airport to the center: Metro (15 min., City Center, 38 DKK) or Train (13 min. to Central Station, 38 DKK). Taxi: approx. 250–350 DKK.

Train

Denmark is easily accessible by train from Germany. The main connections:

• Hamburg → Copenhagen: ICE/IC connection of DB and DSB (Danish State Railways), approx. 4.5 hours, from 30€ with early booking ticket. Via the Vogelfluglinie (ferry Puttgarden–Rødby) or from 2029 through the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel.
• Hamburg → Aarhus: Approx. 5 hours via Fredericia. From 40€.
• Hamburg → Flensburg/Padborg: 2 hours. Change to DSB trains at the Danish border (Jutland).

Tip: DB offers a Europa-Spezial from 19€ to Denmark — extremely cheap with early booking.

Car

Traveling by car from northern Germany is straightforward:

• Hamburg → Copenhagen: approx. 4.5 hours via the A7/E45, Storebælt Bridge (toll: 260 DKK/car one-way) or the Vogelfluglinie (ferry Puttgarden–Rødby: 80 min., from 48€/car).
• Hamburg → Aarhus: approx. 4 hours via the A7/E45 through Jutland (toll-free!).
• Hamburg → Flensburg (border): 1.5 hours. From the border: no toll on Jutland highways.

Storebælt Bridge (Great Belt): The 18 km long bridge connects Jutland/Funen with Zealand (and Copenhagen). Toll: 260 DKK per car (approx. 35€). Booking online saves a bit. The Øresund Bridge to Malmö/Sweden costs an additional 52€.

Trains (DSB — Danske Statsbaner)

The Danish rail network efficiently connects all major cities. The trains are modern, punctual, and have Wi-Fi. Important connections:

Orange Tickets: DSB's early booking discount prices are often 50–70% cheaper than the normal price. Non-exchangeable, but unbeatable in price. Book 2 months in advance!

Buses

• FlixBus — Connects Danish cities and is often cheaper than the train. Copenhagen–Aarhus from 10€.
• Local buses — In rural areas (especially West Jutland), regional buses are often the only public transport option.

Bicycle

The best means of transport in Denmark — at least in cities and on the islands. Rental bikes in Copenhagen: Donkey Republic (App, 45 DKK/day), Bycyklen (E-bikes, 30 DKK/hour). Every tourist city has bike rentals. Bicycles can be taken on DSB trains (bicycle ticket required).

Rental Car

For West Jutland, the North Sea coast, and excursions into rural Denmark, a rental car is sensible. Prices: from 350 DKK/day (small car). Providers: Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Budget. Speed limit: Highway 130 km/h, country road 80 km/h, city 50 km/h. Note: Driving with lights is mandatory year-round in Denmark (low beam, even during the day).

Public Transport in Copenhagen

Copenhagen's public transport includes Metro (driverless, 24/7!), S-Tog (suburban train), buses, and harbor buses (boats!). Rejsekort (Danish chip card) is the cheapest payment method, single tickets via the DOT app. Zone system: Zone 1–2 (city center): 27 DKK. 24-hour card: 80 DKK. The Metro M3 (Cityringen) runs 24/7 every 2–4 minutes — one of the best metros in Europe.