Public transport users across Denmark will see modest fare adjustments early next year. Starting Sunday, January 18, 2026, prices for travel by bus, train, light rail, and metro will rise by an average of 1%, reflecting increasing societal costs and ensuring continued investment in the transport system.
The annual adjustment is carried out by DOT – Din Offentlige Transport, the collaboration between Movia, Metroselskabet, Letbanen and DSB. Each year, DOT updates prices within a framework set by the Danish Transport Authority, which has capped average fare increases at 1% for 2026 — a limit DOT says it is adhering to fully.
A small increase to maintain a stable transport system
According to Stine Sander, Commercial Director at Movia and Chair of DOT, the focus has been on keeping changes minimal and transparent.
“We know our customers want travel to be simple and fairly priced. That’s why we’ve spread the price adjustments as evenly as possible, ensuring that the vast majority of journeys only become a few kroner more expensive,” Sander says.
DOT emphasizes that the adjustments are necessary to balance rising operational costs while enabling further investments in customer experience — including digital solutions and more seamless journeys.
“When we adjust fares, we do so carefully. The goal is to maintain financial stability and continue investing in improvements for passengers,” Sander adds.
What Changes on January 18, 2026
Below is an overview of how different ticket types will be affected (adult fares):
Single Tickets
For single-trip tickets, only longer-distance fares will change:
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4 zones: +2 DKK → new price 40 DKK
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5 zones: +2 DKK → new price 46 DKK
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6 zones: +2 DKK → new price 50 DKK
No other single-ticket prices will be adjusted.
Rejsekort (physical card, app, and DSB app check-in)
Similarly, only 4–6 zone journeys increase:
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4 zones: +2 DKK → 38 DKK
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5 zones: +2 DKK → 44 DKK
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6 zones: +2 DKK → 48 DKK
All other Rejsekort fares remain unchanged.
Commuter Cards (Pendlerkort)
Monthly commuter card prices rise for shorter multi-zone products:
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2 zones: +5 DKK per 30-day card
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3 zones: +20 DKK
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4 zones: +25 DKK
No increases apply to commuter cards covering more zones.
Pendler20
For customers using the Pendler20 flexible commuter product:
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2 zones: +10 DKK
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3 zones: +30 DKK
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4 zones: +35 DKK
Other Pendler20 fares stay the same.
Pensioner Cards
Prices for pensioner products also see moderate adjustments:
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3-zone card (3-month validity): +20 DKK
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Large-zone pensioner cards:
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1 large zone: +30 DKK
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2 large zones: +40 DKK
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Entire DOT area: +60 DKK
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Plustur
Users of Plustur, the door-to-transit service operated through Flextrafik, will pay slightly more:
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Price increases from 27 DKK → 28 DKK (+1 DKK)
Event Tickets and City Passes
DOT confirms that adjustments also apply to selected Event Tickets and City Pass products, though detailed changes for these categories will be presented separately.
