Train tickets
Travelling by train in Denmark
Travelling by train in Denmark
When you travel by train in Denmark, AU recommends that you book your trip through DSB.
Trains are especially recommended if the travel time is under 5 hours each way.
1st class tickets
When selecting travel class (1st class or 2nd class), according to Aarhus University's travel policy, you should choose the option that is most appropriate and economical for Aarhus University in the specific situation
DSB
DSB
When travelling by train in Denmark, you have several options for buying tickets from DSB (the Danish national rail company), through the DSB App or the RejseBillet app.
Please note: Regardless of how you buy your ticket, it is not possible to buy tickets for more than seven passengers at a time.
Buying tickets through the DSB App
There is a single app that can be used for both private and business purposes. In the private section of the app, you can easily pay with an AU credit card. The business section is a feature/configuration within the app that can be selected if your local unit is registered under the Business Agreement with DSB. In the app, you can always switch between your private profile and the business profile. If you are unsure whether your unit is registered, you can contact your department’s administrative office.
Guides
- Watch this video to see how the app works (Danish)
- Read this guide on how to buy seat reservation tickets using the DSB App
Documenting purchases in the DSB App
Private profile
The purchase of single tickets and seat reservations is documented via screenshots of the tickets. The documentation must be attached when submitting expenses in RejsUd.
Business profile
If you are set up with a business profile, the purchase is made using your AU email, after which the charge is invoiced monthly as a consolidated invoice to your local unit. You therefore do not need to handle reimbursement of your purchase yourself.
DSB Grupperejser (travelling in groups)
If you are travelling in a group of five people or more, you can get help from DSB Grupperejser. Send a booking request using this form or call DSB Grupperejser on tel. +45 33 53 10 65, Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 14:00.
Travelling by train abroad
Travelling by train abroad
When you travel by train from Denmark and abroad, AU recommends that you book your trip through DSB.
1st class tickets
When selecting travel class (1st class or 2nd class), according to Aarhus University's travel policy, you should choose the option that is most appropriate and economical for Aarhus University in the specific situation.
However, it is recommended that you check the price difference between 1st and 2nd class when booking your journey, as in many cases the difference in price for international travel is relatively small.
DSB udland
DSB udland
On DSB Udland, you can search and book train journeys to many European destinations for up to five people at a time.
If you need telephone assistance before making your booking, please call DSB on tel. +45 70 13 14 18, Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 18:00, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 to 15:00. Note that call waiting times are sometimes very long.
DSB Grupperejser (travelling in groups)
If you are travelling in a group of five or more people, you can get help from DSB Grupperejser. Send a booking request using this form or call DSB Grupperejser on tel. +45 33 53 10 65, Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 14:00.
CWT
CWT
At this point in time, CWT can only help with train journeys to a limited extent. Read more about how to use CWT here. We recommend that you use DSB instead.
