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Cars 4 Rental Guide To Travel In  Denmark

International Airports Copenhagen (CPH) (Kastrup) (website: www.cph.dk) is 8km (5 miles) southeast of the city (travel time – 15 to 30 minutes). A new rail link between the airport and main railway station in Copenhagen has facilitated travel to the city (travel time – 12 minutes). There are also high-speed Intercity trains to Funen (travel time – 1 hour) and Jutland (travel time – 2 hours) with additional connections to Malm (Sweden) on a 30-minute journey via the resund link. There are also regular bus services from the airport departing every 10 to 20 minutes (travel time – 20 minutes). Airport facilities include an outgoing duty-free shop, a wide range of car hire firms (Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt), bank/bureau de change, and several restaurants and bars. Direct scheduled flights to Copenhagen operate from Aberdeen, Birmingham, Dublin, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Stansted, Manchester and Newcastle. rhus (AAR) (Tirstrup) (website: www.aar.dk) is 44km (27 miles) from the city. Buses connect with flight arrivals; taxis are also available. Airport facilities include a duty-free shop, a wide range of car hire firms, bank/bureau de change, a post office and a restaurant. Direct scheduled flights to rhus operate from London Heathrow. Billund Airport (BLL) (Billund) (website: www.billund-airport.dk) is approximately 2km (1.3 miles) from Legoland. Direct scheduled flights to Billund operate from London Gatwick and Manchester. Departure Tax: None. Back to Top Air Travel The national airlines are SAS (SK) (website: www.sas.se) and Mrsk Air (DM) (website: www.maersk-air.com). The major carriers are SAS and British Airways. Approximate flight times: From Copenhagen to London is 1 hour 50 minutes (from rhus to London is 1 hour 40 minutes), to Los Angeles is 11 hours 15 minutes, to New York is 7 hours 40 minutes, to Singapore is 15 hours 5 minutes and to Sydney is 22 hours 50 minutes. The network of scheduled services radiates from Copenhagen (Kastrup). Other airports well served by domestic airlines include lborg, rhus, Billund, Esbjerg, Karup, Rnne, Skrydstrup, Snderborg and Thisted. Domestic airports are generally situated between two or more cities which are within easy reach of each other. Domestic flights are usually of no more than 30 minutes’ duration. Limousines are often available. Discounts are available on certain tickets bought inside Denmark. Family, children and young person’s discounts are also available. Back to Top Travel By Water There are frequent ferry sailings from Kalundborg to rhus, Ebeltoft to Sjllands Odde and Rnne to Copenhagen. The larger ferries usually have restaurants or cafeterias and may have TV, video and cinema lounges, shops, play areas for children and sleeping rooms. Local car ferries link most islands to the road network. Denmark’s major ports are Copenhagen, Esbjerg, Frederikshavn, Hanstholm 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) sail from Harwich to Esbjerg three times a week all year round. They also operate services between Harwich and Cuxhaven, Copenhagen and Oslo and Copenhagen and Gdansk. The major ferry operators from Germany, Norway and Sweden are Color Line, Flyvebdene, Scandlines and Stena Line. North Jutland is connected to the Faroes, Iceland, Norway and Scotland during the summer by ferries sailing once a week. There are no departure taxes when leaving Denmark by sea. Cruise lines calling at Copenhagen include CTC, Lauro, Lindblad Travel, Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Viking. Back to Top Rail Copenhagen is connected by rail to all other major European cities, and typical express journey times from Copenhagen are: to London 26 hours; to Hamburg 4 hours 30 minutes; to Berlin 11 hours 25 minutes. All international trains connect with ferries where applicable. The main cities on all islands are connected to the rail network: lborg, Copenhagen, Esbjerg, Herning, Horsens, Odense and Randers. Danish State Railways (DSB) (tel: 7013 1418; e-mail: dsb@dsb.dk; website: www.dsb.dk) operates a number of express trains called Lyntogs which provide long-distance, non-stop travel; it is often possible to purchase newspapers, magazines and snacks on-board these trains. Payphones are also available. There is also a new type of intercity train called the IC3 which is even faster and more direct. Seat reservations are compulsory. Children under 10 years old travel free. There are also price reductions for persons over 65 and groups of eight people or more. The Englnderen boat-train runs between Esbjerg and Copenhagen and connects with ferries from the UK. DSB passenger fares are based on a zonal system. The cost depends on the distance travelled; the cost per kilometre is reduced the longer the journey. The Scanrail Pass allows unlimited travel within Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. First-class prices for adults are approximately £297 for 21 days and £167 for 5 days out of 15. As elsewhere in Europe, Inter-Rail passes are valid in Denmark. Bus and ferry and, of course, rail tickets may be purchased at all railway stations. Back to Top Travel By Road All the major road networks of Europe connect with ferry services to Copenhagen; it is advisable to book ferries in advance. The completion of the 18km (11 mile-long) toll Great Belt bridge and tunnel, linking Copenhagen (which is situated on the island of Sjlland) with the island of Funen, now provides the first 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 resund connection, links Copenhagen with Malm 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. Eurolines, departing from Victoria Coach Station in London, serves destinations in Denmark. For further information, contact Eurolines, 4 Cardiff Road, Luton, Bedfordshire LU1 1PP, UK (tel: (08705) 143 219; fax: (01582) 400 694; website: www.eurolines.com or www.nationalexpress.com). See Travel – Internal for information on documentation and traffic regulations. The road system in the Danish archipelago makes frequent use of ferries. Country buses operate where there are no railways, but there are few private long-distance coaches. Motorways are not subject to toll duty. Emergency telephones are available on motorways and there is a national breakdown network similar to the AA in Britain called Falck, which can be called out 24 hours a day. There are petrol stations on motorways, generally with other services such as restaurants. Many petrol stations are automatic. A maximum of 10 litres of petrol is allowed to be kept as a reserve in suitably safe containers. The Danish Motoring Organisation is Forenede Danske Motorejere (FDM), Firskovvej 32, PO Box 500, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby (tel: 7013 3040; fax: 4527 0993; e-mail: fdm@fdm.dk; website: www.fdm.dk). Speed limits are 110kph (66mph) on motorways, 80kph (48mph) on other roads and 50kph (30mph) in built-up areas (signified by white plates with town silhouettes). Speed laws are strictly enforced, and heavy fines are levied on the spot; the car is impounded if payment is not made. Cycling: There are cycle lanes along many roads and, in the countryside, many miles of scenic cycle track. Bikes can easily be taken on ferries, trains, buses and domestic air services. Car hire: Available to drivers over the age of 20, and can be reserved through travel agents or airlines. However, many car rental firms will only hire vehicles out to drivers over 35 years of age. Regulations: Traffic drives on the right. The wearing of seat belts is compulsory. Motorcyclists must wear helmets and drive with dipped headlights at all times. Headlamps on all vehicles should be adjusted for right-hand driving. All driving signs are international. Documentation: A national driving licence is acceptable. EU nationals taking their own cars to Denmark are strongly advised to obtain a Green Card. Without it, insurance cover is limited to the minimum legal cover in Denmark; the Green Card tops this up to the level of cover provided by the car owner’s domestic policy. URBAN: Car repair is often available at petrol stations; costs include 25 per cent VAT on labour and materials, which is not refunded when you leave the country. Parking: Parking in cities is largely governed by parking discs, available from petrol stations, post offices, tourist offices, banks and some police stations. These allow up to three hours parking in car parks. Kerbside parking is allowed for one hour Mon-Fri 0900-1700, Sat 0900-1300 unless stated otherwise. The hand of the disc should point to the quarter hour following time of arrival. The disc is to be placed on the side of the screen nearest the kerb. Where discs do not apply, parking meters regulate parking. Parking on a metered space is limited to three hours Mon-Fri 0900-1800, Sat 0900-1300. Meter charges differ according to the area of the city. TRAVEL TIMES: The following chart gives approximate travel times from Copenhagen (in hours and minutes) to other major cities/towns in Denmark. Air Road Rail lborg 0.45 6.00 4.30 rhus 0.30 4.30 3.08 Billund 0.50 5.00 - Esbjerg 1.00 5.00 3.12 Odense 0.35 3.00 1.45 Snderborg 0.30 5.30 3.45 Back to Top

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