Travel
Denmark has an excellent transport infrastructure. There are over 21 airports throughout the country, many of which operating flights to all major European hubs. Domestic flights connect all major cities including Aalborg, Aarhus and Karup and are usually no more than 30 minutes in duration between cities. Discounted fares can usually be purchased from one of the few domestic airlines. Copenhagen International Airport, located 8 km south of Copenhagen city centre, is the main airport in Denmark transporting 18-million passengers per year to both distant and domestic destinations. Aarhus International Airport serves around 100 destinations in total.
Domestic ferries operate regularly from Kalundborg to Aarhus, Ebeltoft to Sjællands Odde and Rønne to Copenhagen and to Bornholm Island. International ferries provide connections to Germany, Sweden, Norway and the UK.
Denmark has a comprehensive rail network with regular rail connections to all the main cities (Alborg, Copenhagen, Esbjerg, Herning, Horsens, Odense and Randers) on all islands. Express trains are operated by Danish State Railways providing long-distance travel and intercity IC3 trains provide more direct, faster connections to all main cities and towns. Children under 10 years travel free and discounted fares can be purchased for large groups.
A boat-train operates between Esbjerg and Copenhagen and connects with ferries from the UK. Fares are zone based.
S-trains are electric trains operating regularly to connect all urban and suburban areas of Copenhagen. A metro network also operates in Copenhagen.
Taxis are readily available in all cities and most towns and can be hailed in the street or accessed via public taxi stands. Tipping is included in the fare.
The motorway and road network in Denmark is well developed. The minimum driving age is 18. If taking up permanent residency in Denmark all non EU driving license holders will be required to exchange your driving license for a Danish driving license 14 days after a permanent residence has been established.
Cycling is a main form of transportation in Denmark and most main cities have comprehensive cycle lane networks.
