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Getting Around Denmark |
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Getting Around By Air
All of the major cities of Denmark may be reached in less than an hour by air, and several departures are available daily from Copenhagen.
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Getting Around By Rail
Domestic rail is available with daily departures from/to Copenhagen. Here are a few routes. However, you should keep in mind that schedule times and prices may vary.
| City | Frequency* | Time* | Rates (1st/2nd Class)* |
| Esbjerg | 2 | 3h40m | $56/$37 |
| Herning | 5-7 | 3h30m | $56/$37 |
| Horsens | 7 | 2h40m | $53/$35 |
| Kolding | 7 | 2h20m | $50/$33 |
| Odense | 4 | 1h30m | $39/$26 |
| Randers | 7 | 3h50m | $59/$39 |
| Vejle | 2 | 2h25m | $50/$33 |
| Aalborg | 13-15 | 4h40 | $62/$41 |
| Arhus | 15 | 3h10m | $40/$37 |
*Frequency, time and rates are always subject to change.
Along with the Danish State Railway (DSB), there are some private railway companies that cover the country. Some of the services are supplemented by buses on the less busy routes. For complete information, contact:
Danish State Railways (DAB)
Pladsbestilling indland (domestic trains)
Kobenhavns Hovedbanegard
Bernstorffsgade 18, DK-1577 Copenhagen V
Phone - 70 13 14 15
Getting Around By Ship
There are many ships and ferries in this part of the world. Check with the companies listed in "Getting To Denmark" above and the following links:
The Ferry Web
The Ferry Terminal
Stena Line
Getting Around By Bus
Most of the smaller towns (and all of the large cities) in Denmark are linked by bus. Especially where rail and air service is not provided. Inland connections may be booked through:
Thinggaard Expressbusser - Ph. 98 16 09 99
Sondergaards Rutebiler - Ph. 98 21 11 33
Abildskous Rutebiler - Ph. 86 78 48 88
Getting Around By Car
Although Denmark is a land of islands, you will find the bridges and ferries make is quite easy to get around by car. Prices for car ferries are reasonable. Car rental companies may be found in most Danish cities at at the airports. Two you may want to check into would be
Auto
Europe and Icelandair. If you rent your car on mainland Europe, the toll for a one way journey on the bridge across the Great Belt is about $30, and the price includes 5 passengers.
The roads are quite good with most of the roads being paved, even in the countryside. Road signs are easy to read. Seat belts must be used by driver and all passengers. Children must be strapped with some type of safety device. headlights are obligatory day and night.
A North American license is valid in Denmark, but you have to be 18 years or older. The penalties for diving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol are very severe, and no exceptions are made for foreign visitors.
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