Greater Copenhagen Light Rail Set to Open on August 22

The new Greater Copenhagen Light Rail will open on August 22. Local authorities will host a public celebration in Gladsaxe to mark the launch. The light rail will connect several suburban towns around Copenhagen.

• Official opening date: August 22
• Public celebration location: Gladsaxe
• Route: Connects Ishoj in the south to Lyngby and DTU in the north
• Ticketing: Accepts standard Rejsekort and regional zone tickets
• Key benefit: Direct orbital travel between suburbs without entering central Copenhagen

This new line runs across the outer suburbs rather than through the center. It connects Ishoj in the south to Lyngby in the north. It stops at major hubs like Herlev and Gladsaxe. For many local residents, this line cuts commuting time across the capital area.

International students and workers will find the line very useful. The route links the engineering university campus in Lyngby directly to several S-train stations. It also makes commuting to suburban office parks much faster. You can travel across town without changing trains in central Copenhagen.

You can use your standard Rejsekort card on the new light rail. Fares follow the normal zone system used across the capital region. The light rail will run frequently every day to serve local commuters.