Copenhagen S-train Information
The city of Copenhagen is served by two rail networks, the metro and the S-train. The S-train is an urban rail network that started operation in 1934. Today it consists of 7 lines serving 85 stations over a 170 km network. The line connects the city centre with the suburbs, making it a popular means of public transport in Copenhagen. Together with the metro, it serves almost half a million people every day. It is owned and operated by DSB s-tog, which ensures that it is one of the cleanest and best-maintained forms of public transport.
Copenhagen S-train Map
Map of Copenhagen S-train showing different lines and stations. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Copenhagen S-train map in PDF format.
Copenhagen S-train Lines
The Copenhagen S-train has 7 lines serving 85 stations. Out of these 7 lines, Line H works only during peak hours, the rest are operational at other times as well.
| Name | Southern end | Runs when | Northern end | |||
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All stops to Hundige, | Køgebugtbanen | Daytime | Nordbanen | Limited stops to Holte, then all stops to Hillerød | |
| every second train continues to Solrød Strand | ||||||
| All stops to Hundige | Evening | |||||
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All stops to Høje Taastrup | Vestbanen | All day | Hareskovbanen | All stops to Farum | |
| Bx | Limited stops to Høje Taastrup | Vestbanen | Morning | (Terminates at Østerport) | ||
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All stops to Ballerup, | Frederikssundbanen | Daytime | Klampenborgbanen | All stops to Klampenborg | |
| every second train continues to Frederikssund | ||||||
| All stops to Ballerup | Evening | |||||
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Limited stops to Hundige, then all stops to Køge | Køgebugtbanen | All day | Nordbanen | All stops to Holte | |
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All stops to Ny Ellebjerg | Ringbanen | All day | Ringbanen | All stops to Hellerup | |
| H | Limited stops to Frederikssund | Frederikssundbanen | All day | Hareskovbanen | Farum during rush hour, otherwise Østerport | |
Copenhagen S-Train Timings, Frequency and Schedule
The times and frequency of the trains vary according to the day and the time of day. Generally, it starts running at around 5:00 in the morning and runs until around 1:00 the next day. During the day, the S train has a headway of about 10 minutes, increasing to 20 minutes during the late night/early morning hours. Frequency on the F and H lines is slightly different. Trains on the F line run every 5 minutes except on weekends, when they run every 10 minutes. The frequency of the trains on line H does not vary according to the day or time of day, trains arrive every 20 minutes.
Copenhagen S-train Fare Zones, Tickets and Cards
All public transport in Copenhagen operates on a zone system and the smallest ticket costs 24 kroner for a two-zone journey. You can buy tickets from ticket machines and ticket offices. Children under the age of eleven can travel for free. 2 and 3 zone tickets are valid for 1 hour. Zone tickets cost between DKK 24 and DKK 108. A 10 trip ticket costs DKK 150. A 24-hour ticket costs DKK 130.
Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Copenhagen S-train Fare Zones map in PDF format.
Copenhagen S-train Parking
Passengers can park their vehicles at most S-Bahn stations. There are dozens of city car parks outside most stations.
Copenhagen S-train Rules and Tips
Passengers can take bicycles and prams free of charge. Small pets and service dogs can also travel free on the S-Bahn. Larger pets must have a ticket and cannot be placed on seats. Passengers must validate their ticket before entering the station. Free WI-FI is available for passengers at S-Bahn stations.
Copenhagen S-Train Pictures
