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Copenhagen

Local Transport

Copenhagen's public transport comprises buses and two metro systems.

METRO & S-TOG

Copenhagen has two metro systems; the S-tog and the new metro.

The S-tog (website www.dsb.dk/stog/; tel 33 14 17 01) is run by Danish Railways and provides a comprehensive service to the suburbs and it runs underground through the city centre. Holders of InterRail, Eurail and ScanRail passes can travel on S-tog trains (but not on buses or the metro) during the days that the pass is valid.

The new metro (website www.m.dk; tel 33 11 17 00) has been in operation only since October 2002. At the moment there are only a couple of lines and it isn't a very useful transport option for most travellers but there are plans to extend the system to the airport.

BUS

Copenhagen's extensive bus network takes you to all the places not covered by the metro and S-tog. The main terminus is at Rådhuspladsen.

FARES

The bus, metro and S-tog networks operate on the same fare structure and you can transfer between different modes of transport on the same ticket.

Although Copenhagen is divided into 95 zones, a two zone ticket should be sufficient for travel in the central area. Individual tickets are valid for one hour of travel - a two zone ticket is 17 DKK and a three zone ticket is 25.50 DKK.

You can also buy a 24-hour ticket which is valid in all zones in the Greater Copenhagen area. This pass costs 100 DKK.

A seven-day pass costs 185 DKK for travel in two zones and 215 DKK for three zones.

The Copenhagen card - available from tourist information centres - entitles the holder to free travel on buses, metro and S-Tog trains in addition to free admission to more than 60 museums and other attractions. The Copenhagen Card costs 199 DKK for 24 hours and 429 DKK for 72 hours.

The fine for travelling without a valid ticket is 500 DKK.

BICYCLE

Although there are many companies offering bicycle rentals, the best deal is the free Bycykler (City Bike) programme (website www.bycyklen.dk; tel 35 43 01 25). This programme allows you to borrow bikes from 150 points throughout the city for a 20 DKK refundable deposit.

There are a few rules. You are not allowed to take the bikes outside the city centre - you can be fined 1000 DKK if you are caught outside this area with a City Bike. You are not allowed to lock the bikes and you must provide your own lights if you use the bike at night.

The system works similar to shopping carts and airport trolleys. You deposit a 20 DKK coin when you take the bike which is refunded when it is returned to one of the 150 pick-up/drop-off points around the city centre. If you find a stray City Bike you can return it and collect the 20 DKK deposit.