 Riding the Metro in Denmark
The M1 line goes back and forth from Vanløse to Vestamager, while the M2 line goes back and forth from Vanløse to Copenhagen Airport. They make 14 to 15 stops along their respective routes, each one does stop at Kongens Nytorv and Nørreport, which are central downtown locations. Since the Metro runs without a driver (it is automatically driven) it runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During the rushhour the metro runs every 2 to 4 minutes. The rest of the day it runs every 3 to 6 minutes. So you can see there is very little waiting time. At night and on weekends the time between Metros can vary from 10 to 20 minutes depending on the line. But still that is not a very long wait. At the airport the Metro is located in Terminal 3. Just look for the sign that says METRO. Not hard to find. Tickets: You will need tickets to ride the Metro. You can use the same tickets you use on the bus and train. A ticket to the airport from downtown costs 34.50 at present. (2011) and it covers 3 zones. Zone 4, 3 and 1. So you can ride all the way to Frederiksberg on the same ticket. If you travel beyond towards Vanløse you are entering Zone 2 and will have to buy a 4 zone ticket instead of the 3 zone. Learn more about Zones and Tickets here. Lots of people want to open the doors on the metro, but it is not necessary. The doors will open automatically and close automatically. Just wait behind the yellow line, so that you not get accidently hurt. When the Metro stops, the door opens up. Make sure you have your ticket and get on and off at your stops. The best place to sit is up front, where you can look out the window and see the tunnel.
Before you decide to take the METROEven though the metro is very convenient, be sure that it is the best choice for you. There is also the train which goes downtown. The cost is the same and it stops at the main train station, where the Metro does not. Plus if you going further than downtown, than the Metro in Denmark may be the wrong choice.If you plan to continue your journey to Klampenborg or Køge, than the train is better for connections. You can connect at Nørreport, but that is really the only place on the Metro line that has possibility for an easy connection to all trains. So plan wisely before choicing. Check with your hotel or local that you plan to head to. Ask them what is the best stop for you? What is the best travel option? A few simple questions can save you alot of hassle. Safety
Generally speaking Denmark is a very safe country, but the metro and train stations are often hangouts for drunks and drug users, especially at night or when it is cold outside. Most of the time, they stay to themselves, but there are times when they get a bit boisterous. Since the Metro in Denmark is automated and there is no driver, you should know that there is usually staff on board to check tickets and help with handicap situations. Ask them for help if they are around. There are also green and red buttons on the train. Green is for general assistance and the red is for emergency help. Do not be afraid to use them if you feel that you are in danger. Better safe than sorry. Try to always to avoid traveling alone, especially at night or on weekends. If you do just be vigilant. It really is rare that anything happens. For more information on the Metro in Denmark, you can go to the Metro homepage Please feel free to comment on this subjectDo you have a helpful tip or comment on this subject that you would like to share? Please leave comments below. |
