From the airport to the city centre Denmark

Most travelers arrive by plane in Copenhagen, Kastrup Airport is only 15 minutes from the city center: accessible by train to the Central Station or by metro line M2 to Nørreport or Kongens Nytorv. The ticket costs about 36 DKK. For your return, passport control and access to the terminal will be much shorter than anywhere else. In order to save you some time and take advantage of the shopping area, 133 check-in kiosks are available in the departure terminal.

For more information, visit the airport's website www.cph.dk/en

In the Faroe Islands, from Vágar airport, bus no. 300 runs to Tórshavn 7 times a day on weekdays and 4 times a day at weekends. The transfer takes about 45 minutes and costs 90DKK. The bus also takes you to the port of Sørvagur, from where you can board a ship for Mykines.
Alternatively, you can travel by helicopter! A very common means of transportation in the archipelago. The transfer costs about 215 DKK. It is free for children under 6 years old and half price up to 13 years old or for seniors. 20 kg of luggage per passenger is allowed. Book online at www.atlanticairways.com/en/helicopter.

Arrival by train Denmark

In Copenhagen, nearly 100,000 passengers pass through Københavns Hovedbanegård, Copenhagen's central station, every day. It is the main hub of the national railway network managed by the national company Danske StatsBaner or DSB. (www.dsb.dk/en)
Access to the Station Hall varies according to the day of the week:
Monday - Thursday: 04.30 - 02
Friday - Saturday: 00.00 - 00.00
Sunday and holidays: 04.30 - 02
When the hall is closed, the platforms can be accessed via Tietgensgade. You will also find many shops, a very useful tourist information point, open Monday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm and a cash machine where you can get Danish kroner - DKK.

For more information: https://hovedbanen.dk/

A tourist information point is open every day from 9am to 6pm.

Three other stations, Østerport, Verterport and Nørreport, provide a link from the city to the suburbs with the S-Tog, the equivalent of the French RER.

DSB is the national rail operatorfor the entire country. A trip from Copenhagen to Aarhus takes 3 hours, 4 hours to Aalborg, and 1h30 to Odense. You can view train routes and timetables or book your tickets at www.dsb.dk/en/. It is advisable to book in advance, up to two months before your departure.

Family info: Two children under 12 years of age travel free of charge if accompanied by an adult.

EU citizens can purchase theInterRail Denmark Pass for unlimited travel on the network for up to 8 days per month.

Arrival by boat Denmark

In Denmark, many ferries provide transfers between the many Danish islands. Scandlines, Color Line, Fjord Line and Stena Line. DFDS organizes a two-night cruise from Copenhagen to Oslo, which includes the overnight trip to Oslo, a day (6.5 hours) of sightseeing there and an overnight return to Copenhagen.

Arrival by sea to the Faroe Islands is often done on board the mythical Faroese ferry M/S Norröna, connecting Denmark (Hirtshals) to Iceland (Seyðisfjørður). On board, 800 cars and nearly 1,500 passengers!
The link is active all year round (two rotations in high season) and allows to drive with one's own vehicle. The crossing from Denmark takes about 38 hours to Tórshavn, and is operated by smyrilline.fr
To travel around the archipelago, this time you will board the Strandfaraskip Landsins ferries, especially for the islands that are not served by a bridge or an underwater tunnel. Some of them, like Koltur or Stóra Dímun, are only accessible by helicopter!

Very practical, the 4 or 7 day pass (including bus and ferries): on the Strandfaraskip Landsins website - Prices tab.

Only the trip to the island of Mykines (May-August only) is not included. This one can be booked at: mykines.fo

Public transport Denmark

In Copenhagen, the network is active both day and night, 24 hours a day, thanks to special services (train, metro and night bus), although they are less frequent than during the day, about every 20 minutes instead of 2. Most tickets can be used on all lines and services.
With the Copenhagen Card you can travel freely on the entire bus, metro and train network in the metropolitan area. It is valid for 24, 48, 72 or 120 hours from the time it is stamped.

Fare 24 hours: adult EUR 62, child 10-15 EUR 34; 48 hours: adult EUR 92, child 10-15 EUR 50; 72 hours: adult EUR 113, child 10-15 EUR 61; 120 hours: adult EUR 148, child 10-15 EUR 80.
More than 87 places and monuments are included in the pass. For online purchase, visit www.copenhagencard.dk
The M3 Ring has introduced 17 new stations in spring 2020. The M4 line, an extension of the Cityringen - colloquially called the Ring by Copenhageners! - which runs through the new Nordhavn eco-district, will be extended to Sydhavn in 2024. As a result of these network improvements, the bus lines will be completely redesigned. So beware of changes in line numbers and stops.
For all traffic information, one address: www.intl.m.dk. To prepare your itinerary, visit www.rejseplanen.dk
There are several options available to you to travel with peace of mind. Standard tickets: the Small Event ticket, valid for 12 hours in zones 1 to 4, costs DKK 36; the Large Event ticket, valid for 12 hours in all zones, costs DKK 60 per adult. The City Pass Large is valid for 24 hours in all zones from 1 to 99 for DKK 160 per adult, DKK 80 per child; for 48 hours DKK 300 - DKK 150; for 72 hours DKK 400 - DKK 200. For online purchase, visit https://dinoffentligetransport.dk

For the rest of the country, you can also travel using the long-distance network. Bus connections are operated by operators such as Eurolines Germany, FlixBus and Swebus and include routes between Danish cities and several cities in Europe.

On the Faroe Islands you will find an excellent bus network. Some tourist sites are not connected, such as Bøur and Gásadalur (Vágar Island) or Saksun, north of Streymoy. On the less frequented routes, there are often few buses (2-3 times a day) and it may be necessary to pre-book a bus stop. Check the schedule at ssl.fo/en.
Good news! The red city buses are free in Tórshavn. Outside (blue bus), the ticket costs 15 DKK per trip otherwise the Travel Card costs 500DKK for 4 days (Purchase at SSL port office in Torshavn).

Bike, scooters & co Denmark

Cycling is in the DNA of the Danes and particularly of Copenhageners. It is the safest, fastest and most pleasant way to get around the city, even if the flow of two-wheelers is intense during rush hour. But the good energy it gives off is terribly contagious and motivates the most indecisive. Important to know, bikes have priority over cars AND pedestrians! There are a few rules to know before you start. Raise your hand before stopping, hold out your arm to signal a change of direction, use the bell before overtaking...
To learn more, read the online leaflet: www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/biking-rules-copenhagen

The hotel rental service is simpler. Ask at the reception desk. The rates are fixed, about 90 DKK for 4 hours and 150 DKK for 8 hours. Be your turn, bike-friendly!

As for scooters, they are a new means of transportation that has become hugely popular since the summer of 2019. To cope with this fashion, the municipality of Copenhagen has taken severe measures, especially in case of drunk or under the influence of drugs. In addition, it has announced the limitation of access to the city center, mostly pedestrian, to 200 devices with a maximum of 3,000 other electric scooters available throughout the city.

LIME online rental at www.li.me/locations. A flat fee applies to unlocking a vehicle. The ride is then billed by the minute. Rates may vary depending on the day of the week or time of day. To view the current rate, choose a vehicle on the interactive map in the Lime app. You'll find them in Odense and Copenhagen.
We say it again and again: for a fun and happy holiday, follow the traffic rules!

Cycling in the Faroes is like preparing for the Tour de France! Hills, descents, hills... asphyxiating tunnels... Well, you will have understood, it is sporty except for the city of Tórshavn. Ask for information at https://rentabike.fo/. They also organize guided mountain bike tours!

With a driver Denmark

Cabs are a safe and quick way to get around, day or night, especially if you are burdened with your luggage. But they are still expensive. Count about 121 DKK (vehicle for 3 people) for a transfer at the airport and 80 DKK for a ride in town. However, if you travel with several people, the price is divided, especially since the drivers accept up to four passengers. Credit card payments are accepted and the vehicles can be adapted to take your bikes... Who can beat that?

While ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are not allowed in Denmark, the major cities have reliable cab services.

Even more expensive, even very expensive in the Faroes! For a ride to Tórshavn, expect 20 euros. And to/from the airport, between 650 and 845 DKK (€90).

By car Denmark

In Denmark, freeways are free. Attention: the speed limit is 110 km/h for urban highways, 130 km/h for rural highways. Apart from gas stations, there are no rest areas or restaurants. Low beams are compulsory during the day, both in town and on the road. The speed limit is 50km/h in built-up areas and 80km/h on roads. The speed limit can be 60km/h, 70km/h or 90km/h on some sections. Fines are very high and payable immediately! So it is better to respect, even as a tourist. There is a charge for crossing the tunnel-bridges.

In the Faroes, renting a car allows you to circulate more freely, especially in the areas not covered by public transport. The rental companies are mainly AVIS and Hertz, as in all of Denmark, and they are located either at the airport or in Tórshavn. Their rates are quite similar. It is better to reserve, because the car fleet is very busy. Some websites: avis.fo; 62n.fo; justdrive.fo or reyniservice.fo.

Most of the roads are in very good condition, but some are single-lane (there are clearances for crossings). The speed limit is 50 km/h in the city and 80 km/h everywhere else (70 km/h for motor homes). It is also compulsory to drive with your headlights on.
Two underwater tunnels are subject to a fee (100 Kr. A/R): Streymoy-Vágar, and Eysturoy-Nor∂oy. There are no ticket offices or machines here, the amount of the passage will be automatically debited from your credit card if you have rented a car. If you are traveling with your own car, you will have to pay within 3 days at a gas station by giving your registration number. About 50 gas stations are at your service from 7 am to 11 pm.

Øresund Bridge (16 km). The bridge between Denmark and Sweden was inaugurated on July1, 2000. It was an old sea serpent that finally emerged from the bottom of the Øresund strait, separating the two countries. Copenhagen and Malmö are now connected by this structure: the bridge is only 8 km long - which makes it the longest suspension bridge in the world - because it is reached after passing through a 4 km tunnel (which goes under the sea, starting from the Danish side and houses 4 freeway lanes, 2 railway lanes and a service road), then an artificial island - itself 4 km long.

The price is DKK 610 per car for a one-way trip. Information on the Internet: www.oeresundsbron.com

The train ride from Copenhagen airport to Malmö takes about 15 minutes (although sometimes technical problems can block the train: the Swedes don't have the same electrical voltage as the Danes on their rail network!)

Store Bælt (18 km). Inaugurated in June 1998, between Fionie and Seeland, this 6.8 km suspension bridge (between Seeland and the small island of Sprogø, beyond which one drives on a 6.6 km low bridge) ends in Nyborg, in Fionie. The railway tracks run through a tunnel at the suspension bridge and then join the island and the low bridge. The construction work took almost 10 years.

The price of the crossing for motorists is DKK 270. Information on the Internet: www.storebaelt.dk

The ferries that had been sailing through the Great Baelt Strait since 1883, carrying DSB trains, sounded their sirens for the last time on June1, 1997. The Danish railroad company now runs a train every 20 minutes between Seeland and Fiona, quadrupling its capacity compared to the ferries, and considerably reducing the crossing time: one can go from Copenhagen to Odense in 1 hour 45 minutes instead of 2 hours 30 minutes.

Femern Bælt (18 km). A bridge-tunnel to connect the Seeland to Germany. Construction started in 2015 with completion scheduled between 2024 and 2029. For the time being, you still have to take a boat from Puttgarden to Rodbyhavn to reach Copenhagen. Information on the Internet: www.femern.com

Accessibility Denmark

The note is rather good as far as public transport and tourist sites are concerned. The only drawback is the cobblestone sidewalks and the gutters to cross in some cities. The Handilol website advises you based on the experience of their bloggers - two brothers, Julien and Rudy who travel in wheelchairs. You will find concrete information on their site (https://handilol.com/guides-de-voyage-pmr/europe/copenhague-accessible). Another site in English that lists the accessibility of places in Denmark by type of disability: https://godadgang.dk/.
Comfort and accessibility are very Danish concerns. In fact, in 2016, Copenhagen won the European "Urban Public Space" award for its urban accessibility policy. Many public places, museums, theaters, etc. are equipped with robotic doors, elevators and ramps.

In metro stations or train stations, the elevators are rather XXL in size. They thought that between the cargo-bikes, the numerous strollers, the cyclists in transit, they needed space. So it's all the more practical for people with reduced mobility. To access the compartment, the platforms are at the height of the cars thanks to a retractable platform. Blind or visually impaired people are not forgotten. The sidewalks are paved and some pedestrian crossings are equipped with podotactile guidance, warning strips and audible signals.