DSB (Danish State Railways) is the largest Danish train operating company, and the largest in Scandinavia. DSB currently operates several types of passenger trains, including a commuter rail system, called the S-train, in the area around the Danish capital, Copenhagen, that connects the different areas and suburbs in the greater metropolitan area. Apart from the S-trains, types available for the general public include: Regional trains (RØ in Eastern Denmark, RV in Western Denmark; ØR in the Øresund Region); Inter-regional trains (IR); InterCity trains (IC); InterCityLyn (L) (express InterCity trains); InterCityLyn Nonstop (IL) (IntercityLyn calling at fewer stations); and EuroCity trains (EC). DSB operates international express train on two railway lines. One connects Copenhagen with Hamburg via the Vogelfluglinie and ferry Rodby – Puttgarden. The second connects Aarhus with Hamburg via Padborg and Flensburg. On S-trains: If your pet is small enough to keep in a small bag throughout the trip, you do not need to buy a ticket (cats, small dogs). A bigger dog requires payment of a child ticket fare. You are only allowed one dog per person on the train at a time, so if you have more than one, you should consult the DSB kiosk on the station. On inter city trains: the same rules apply as for the S-trains but you also need the reservation of the seat ‘plads billet’, although the seat is not for your dog to sit in, eating dog-biscuits and enjoying the trip, you need to reserve the seat in front of you to have the floor space free for your dog. On international trains: as a general rule, you can bring one dog on international trains. The individual countries may have different rules for dogs depending on the type of train. The following applies if you travel to Germany with a dog: If it is a small dog, you can have in a bag on your lap, it travels on your ticket. If it is a large dog, it must sit on the floor, and you need to remember to buy a ticket for the dog from DSB Kundecenter Udland (DSB Customer Centre International) on +45 70 13 14 18 or contact DSB Salg & Service Udland (DSB Ticket Sales International) at the stations. In some countries, your dog will have to wear a muzzle on the journey. Contact DSB Kundecenter Udland (DSB Customer Centre International) on +45 70 13 14 18 if you are in doubt about whether you can bring your dog on the journey.
Taking a pet to a foreign country involves preparation and planning far in advance of your departure date. Requirements for pet travel to a foreign country are set by the destination country. If you are you traveling to another country and bringing along your pet you’ll need to meet the animal health requirements of the country you are visiting.
More information on the DSB Railways pet policy
