Getting from A to B is a sintch in Denmark. Distances are short and the public transportation system works without a glitch. However, we'll also be introducing you the wonderful world of bicycles in this section. You'll soon find that almost all Danes move about on two wheels.
Public Transport
DTU Lyngby Campus is located a mere 3 km from Lyngby train station and 15 km north of Copenhagen. Lyngby Station is a hob for S-trains and busses. Several busses stops on Anker Engelunds Vej (the street with DTU's main entrance).
Useful links
- Plan your route on rejseplanen.dk
- For more information on public transportation in Copenhagen, please go to: VisitCopenhagen.
- You can apply for "Ungdomskort" which will give you student discounts for public transportation, please go to ungdomskort.dk
Bicycle
Bicycle facilities in Copenhagen are excellent: Many roads have separate cycle paths and you can bring your bicycle free-of-charge on the S-Train.
Rules and regulations
Read all about the rules and regulations for cyclists in Denmark in the brochure "How to ride safely through traffic in Denmark on two wheels" issued by the Danish police.
Download brochure on how to ride your bike safely
Please bear in mind, that you are not immune to the traffic law and that failure to obey the rules might cost you a fine of DKK 700 kroner or more...
Getting a bicycle
New
You can get a new bicycle from bike shops or supermarkets such as Kvickly, Super Brugsen and Føtex.
Used
Ask around or look for students posting bike sales on Facebook or the “buy and sell” section on DTU Inside.
Places to buy a second hand bike:
- BrugteCykler.dk
- dba.dk (in danish)
- guloggratis.dk (in danish)
- The Police bicycle auctions in Copenhagen. The auction room is located on Slotsherrensvej 113 in Vanløse. Phone 38 74 88 22.
Renting a bike
It is also possible to rent a bike. Go to visitcopenhagen.dk for more information
Pay as you go city-bikes
In central Copenhagen you can rent a city-bikes (Bycykel). You can either choose to Pay as you go, which costs an hourly rate or you can sign up for a monthly subscription, which costs a monthly rate until the subscription is cancelled. Please read more on bycyklen.dk
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