How to pay for buses in Copenhagen
Copenhagen buses still sell tickets onboard for cash in Danish kroner, but tourists should normally use Rejsebillet/DOT app or station ticket machines.
Best option for tourists
Use the Rejsebillet/DOT app or a ticket machine at the airport, metro or train station. Treat cash-on-bus as a backup, not your main plan.
| Transport | Card | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Cash | Onboard | Advance ticket | Front door | Tap off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen busThe City of Copenhagen says tickets can be bought in apps, station machines and on buses for cash only in Danish kroner. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Unknown | No |
Can you pay by card on the bus?
Not as direct bank-card tap-to-pay on the bus. Use a ticket app or machine if paying by card; onboard bus ticket purchase is cash-only in Danish kroner.
Do you need to buy a ticket before boarding?
You should buy the right zone ticket before boarding where possible. Buses can sell a ticket onboard, but only for cash in Danish kroner.
Cash, boarding doors and tap-off rules
Yes, Copenhagen city buses can sell onboard tickets for cash, but only Danish kroner. Use official apps or station machines if you want to pay by card.
Common questions
Can I pay with card on the bus in Copenhagen?
Not as direct bank-card tap-to-pay on the bus. Use a ticket app or machine if paying by card; onboard bus ticket purchase is cash-only in Danish kroner.
Do I need cash for buses in Copenhagen?
Yes, Copenhagen city buses can sell onboard tickets for cash, but only Danish kroner. Use official apps or station machines if you want to pay by card.