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Travel to Denmark

Flying to Denmark

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

Flight times:

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

Departure tax:

None.

Travel by rail

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); www.dsb.dk).

Rail passes:

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 and the One-Country Pass. 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 (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 (www.raileurope.co.uk/railpasses/scanrail.htm).

Getting to Denmark by boat

Copenhagen (www.cmport.com), Esbjerg (www.port-of-esbjerg.dk), Frederikshavn (www.frederikshavn.dk), Hanstholm and Hirtshals.

Cruise ships:

Several major cruise lines call at Copenhagen.

Ferry operators:

There are regular ferries to and from the Faroe Islands, Germany, Iceland, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the UK. DFDS Seaways (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.

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