Most planes landing in Denmark from overseas will bounce their way down the runways of Copenhagen international airport to the south of the city.
May 3, 2006 (Press Release) --
Getting There
Most planes landing in Denmark from overseas will bounce their way down the runways of Copenhagen international airport to the south of the city. The tarmac here constitutes one of northern Europe's main air entry points and greets pretty much all the major European and North American carriers, as well as several from the Middle East and south Asia - from Africa, the only direct flights to Copenhagen are from Kenya and South Africa. Denmark's domestic carrier, Maersk Air, links the capital with Billund, Esbjerg and Rønne.
The completion in July 2000 of the Øresundsfordindelsen (Øresund Fixed Link), a road-rail system comprising almost 16km (10mi) of bridges and tunnels (not to mention an artificial island) between Malmö in southern Sweden and Copenhagen, has given the Danish capital a welcome (albeit artificial) land link with the rest of Scandinavia and Western Europe. Previously, the only option for international overland travel was a trip down the Jutland Peninsula into northern Germany.
The cheapest earthbound way of travelling to Copenhagen from elsewhere in Europe is by bus. The biggest regional operator servicing the city is Eurolines, which runs most of the relevant buses daily during summer and between two to five times a week in winter. The imposing bulk of Central Station is the terminal for rail services east across the Øresund to Sweden and west across Zealand to the other main Danish regions of Funen and Jutland; Central Station is also where you can catch buses to elsewhere in Denmark.
Getting Around
Copenhagen international airport is on the southern outskirts of the city, a 12-minute train ride from Central Station or a 15-minute dash from the centre in a taxi. A local bus service (No 250S) connects the airport with Radhuspladsen, the city's central square, and also with Central Station - it costs the same as the train (19.50Dkr; US$2.50) but the trip takes 35 minutes. There's also a direct SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) bus running from the airport to Central Station and the SAS hotels located in the city.
The city's extensive public transport system comprises a metro rail network called S-train, with 10 lines passing through Central Station, and a bus system called HT that uses Radhuspladsen as its main terminal. Fares for both are charged according to a zone system, with a variety of single, multiple-ride or daily tickets available. Taxis are a more expensive option, costing about US$2.60 at flagfall plus around US$1.50 per kilometre - a service charge is included in the fare so don't worry about tipping.
A car isn't necessary for exploring the inner-city sights, which are easily accessible via a leisurely stroll or public transport, but is useful for getting further afield. Unlike the driving situation in many other European capital cities, Copenhagen's traffic doesn't require you to have passed a physical examination and be suited up in armour before hitting the streets, with morning and afternoon peak-hour bottlenecks being the only real hassle.
A new underground metro system is in the works and is scheduled to run a limited schedule by 2003 and open for full service in 2005.
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
Most planes landing in Denmark from overseas will bounce their way down the runways of Copenhagen international airport to the south of the city. The tarmac here constitutes one of northern Europe's main air entry points and greets pretty much all the major European and North American carriers, as well as several from the Middle East and south Asia - from Africa, the only direct flights to Copenhagen are from Kenya and South Africa. Denmark's domestic carrier, Maersk Air, links the capital with Billund, Esbjerg and Rønne.
The completion in July 2000 of the Øresundsfordindelsen (Øresund Fixed Link), a road-rail system comprising almost 16km (10mi) of bridges and tunnels (not to mention an artificial island) between Malmö in southern Sweden and Copenhagen, has given the Danish capital a welcome (albeit artificial) land link with the rest of Scandinavia and Western Europe. Previously, the only option for international overland travel was a trip down the Jutland Peninsula into northern Germany.
The cheapest earthbound way of travelling to Copenhagen from elsewhere in Europe is by bus. The biggest regional operator servicing the city is Eurolines, which runs most of the relevant buses daily during summer and between two to five times a week in winter. The imposing bulk of Central Station is the terminal for rail services east across the Øresund to Sweden and west across Zealand to the other main Danish regions of Funen and Jutland; Central Station is also where you can catch buses to elsewhere in Denmark.
Getting Around
Copenhagen international airport is on the southern outskirts of the city, a 12-minute train ride from Central Station or a 15-minute dash from the centre in a taxi. A local bus service (No 250S) connects the airport with Radhuspladsen, the city's central square, and also with Central Station - it costs the same as the train (19.50Dkr; US$2.50) but the trip takes 35 minutes. There's also a direct SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) bus running from the airport to Central Station and the SAS hotels located in the city.
The city's extensive public transport system comprises a metro rail network called S-train, with 10 lines passing through Central Station, and a bus system called HT that uses Radhuspladsen as its main terminal. Fares for both are charged according to a zone system, with a variety of single, multiple-ride or daily tickets available. Taxis are a more expensive option, costing about US$2.60 at flagfall plus around US$1.50 per kilometre - a service charge is included in the fare so don't worry about tipping.
A car isn't necessary for exploring the inner-city sights, which are easily accessible via a leisurely stroll or public transport, but is useful for getting further afield. Unlike the driving situation in many other European capital cities, Copenhagen's traffic doesn't require you to have passed a physical examination and be suited up in armour before hitting the streets, with morning and afternoon peak-hour bottlenecks being the only real hassle.
A new underground metro system is in the works and is scheduled to run a limited schedule by 2003 and open for full service in 2005.
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
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