Denmark Travel Guide - Getting There

The national airlines are SAS (SK) (website: www.flysas.com) and Sterling Airlines (SA)(website: www.sterlingticket.com).

From London to Copenhagen is 2 hours, and from New York is 7 hours 40 minutes.

Copenhagen (CPH) (Kastrup) (website: www.cph.dk) is 8km (5 miles) southeast of the city (journey time - 15 to 30 minutes). To/from airport: A rail link connects the airport and main railway station in Copenhagen (journey time - 12 minutes). A new metro connection to Ørestad opens at the end of September 2007. There are also high-speed Intercity trains to Funen (journey time - 1 hour) and Jutland (journey time - 2 hours) with additional connections to Malmø (Sweden) on a 30-minute journey via the Øresund link. There are also regular bus services from the airport departing every 10 to 20 minutes (journey time - 20 minutes). Facilities: An outgoing duty-free shop, a wide range of car hire firms, bank/bureau de change, and several restaurants and bars.

Århus (AAR) (Tirstrup) (website: www.aar.dk) is 44km (27 miles) from the city. To/from the airport: Buses connect with flight arrivals; taxis are also available. Facilities: Duty-free shop, a wide range of car hire firms, bank/bureau de change, a post office and a restaurant.

Billund Airport (BLL) (Billund) (website: www.billund-airport.dk) is approximately 2km (1.3 miles) from Legoland.

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Main ports: Copenhagen (website: www.cmport.com), Esbjerg (website: www.port-of-esbjerg.dk), Frederikshavn (website: www.frederikshavn.dk), Hanstholm (website: www.hanstholmshavn.dk) and Hirtshals.

There are regular ferries to and from the Faroe Islands, Germany, Iceland, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the UK. DFDS Seaways (website: www.dfdsseaways.co.uk) is one of the main operators. North Jutland is connected to the Faroes, Iceland, Norway and Scotland during the summer by ferries.

Several major cruise lines call at Copenhagen.

Copenhagen is connected by rail to all other major European cities, and typical express journey times to Copenhagen are: from London 24 hours; Hamburg 4 hours 30 minutes; Berlin 11 hours 30 minutes. All international trains connect with ferries where applicable. The national rail company is Danish State Railways (DSB) (tel: 7013 1415 (English language); website: www.dsb.dk).

InterRail: offers unlimited first- or second-class travel in up to 30 European countries for European residents of over six months with two pass options. The Global Pass allows travel for 22 days, one month, five days in 10 days or 10 days in 22 days across all countries. The One-Country Pass offers travel for three, four, six or eight days in one month in any of the countries except Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro. Travel is not allowed in the passenger's country of residence. Travellers under 26 years receive a reduction. Children's tickets are reduced by about 50%. Supplements are required for some high-speed services, seat reservations and couchettes. Discounts are offered on Eurostar and some ferry routes. Available from Rail Europe (website: www.raileurope.co.uk/inter-rail).

Scanrail Pass: allows unlimited travel within Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Valid for five, eight or 10 days in two months or 21 consecutive days. Available from Rail Europe (website: www.raileurope.co.uk/railpasses/scanrail.htm).

All the major road networks of Europe connect with Copenhagen; some routes involve ferries, and it is advisable to book these in advance. The 18km- (11-mile-) long toll Great Belt bridge and tunnel, linking Copenhagen (which is situated on the island of Sjælland) with the island of Funen, provides a seamless surface connection from the European continent to Copenhagen. It includes the world's second-longest suspension bridge at 6.5km (4 miles) long. A second bridge and tunnel, the Øresund connection, links Copenhagen with Malmö in Sweden. This consists of an 8km (5 mile) bridge and an 8km (5 mile) tunnel linked by an artificial island. Tolls are applicable for both bridges.

Coach: Eurolines (tel: 0870 514 3219, in the UK; website: www.eurolines.com) serves destinations in Denmark.