Metro, bus, train, harbour bus
Getting around the city
A single ticketing system, valid on all networks. The Metro runs day and night.
Single tickets
| Ticket | Adult price | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 2 zones (most journeys in the city) | 24 DKK | 1 h 15 |
| 3 zones (airport included) | 30 DKK | 1 h 30 |
A Metro ticket is also valid on buses and the harbour bus. An adult can take two children under 12 free of charge; 12 to 15-year-olds pay half price.
City Pass: unlimited public transport
| Duration | Small (zones 1 to 4, airport included) | Large (zones 1 to 99) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 h | 100 DKK | 200 DKK |
| 48 h | 160 DKK | 320 DKK |
| 72 h | 220 DKK | 440 DKK |
| 96 h | 280 DKK | 560 DKK |
| 120 h | 340 DKK | 680 DKK |
On sale on the Rejsebillet app, at station and Metro ticket machines, and at the airport. For Louisiana (Humlebæk) and Kronborg (Helsingør), you have to go beyond zones 1 to 4. For Malmö, neither the City Pass nor the Copenhagen Card is suitable: see our guide.
The Metro lines
- M1: Vanløse – Vestamager
- M2: Vanløse – Airport
- M3: Cityringen, the loop
- M4: Orientkaj – København Syd
Use the appThe Rejsebillet and Rejsekort apps let you buy or validate without looking for a ticket machine. The status of the physical Rejsekort card could not be confirmed by an official source: opt for the app.
For your specific journeys, use Rejseplanen, the Danish journey planner.
Compare the passes for your itinerary
Sources consulted on 2 November 2026