Copenhagen
Denmark ยท DOT โ Din Offentlige Transport (umbrella brand of DSB, Metroselskabet and Movia); Movia is the formal PTA for buses and local rail on Zealand
Copenhagen offers one of Europe's most fully integrated transit systems: a single zone-based fare across metro, S-tog, regional rail, buses and harbour buses; a 24/7 metro plus extensive night service; and a strong multimodal journey planner. The main gaps are the still-pending rollout of contactless EMV payment (mid-transition through 2026) and partial MaaS integration where shared mobility is visible but not bookable in the transit ticket.
How integrated public transport is โ quantitative reach and qualitative interchange combined
How easy it is to get around without a car. A separate measure, reported alongside the index.
How evenly distributed transit access is across the city
Unified bilingual signage and step-free, mostly indoor transfers at major hubs enable seamless physical interchange across all modes, though some bus-to-rail connections require brief outdoor navigation.
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- Signage9/10
- Mode distance8/10
- Physical experience9/10
A single zone-based ticket covers all metro, S-tog, bus, and harbour-bus modes without transfer penalties, though the system is transitioning from Rejsekort to contactless EMV payments expected in 2026.
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- Single platform / contactless7/10
- Interchange penalty absence10/10
- Multimodal products9/10
Rejseplanen offers comprehensive multimodal journey planning with live data across all PT modes plus integrated bikes, car-share and even domestic flights; DOT app and Google/Apple Maps also work well.
Metro and S-tog frequencies enable implicit coordination without formal timetable synchronization, while a comprehensive 24/7 network and unified fare system are undermined by fragmented MaaS booking requiring separate applications.
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- Timed connections7/10
- Off-peak integration10/10
- MaaS reach6/10