Transport in Aalborg

You will find the public transport system in Aalborg and region well organised and effective.

There is a wide selection of bus and train options in Aalborg, and if you are planning to travel a bit further, just take a 15-minute bus drive, and you are at Aalborg Airport, providing you with a wealth of travel possibilities.

Aalborg has a well-developed public transport system that includes buses operated by Nordjyllands Trafikselskab (NT), the regional public transport authority. 

Public transport in Aalborg is a convenient and efficient way to explore the city and its surroundings. Check the schedules, plan your routes, and have a valid ticket or travel card when using the bus services.


 

Travel by bus

You can travel by bus or train with the same ticket within North Jylland. In Aalborg, the buses are in service from 5 in the morning until 11 in the evening, and there is always a stop within easy walking distance of where you need to go.

The bus network in Aalborg covers the city and its surroundings, making it a convenient mode of transportation. Buses operate on various routes, connecting neighbourhoods, attractions, and suburbs.


The schedules are available on NT's website or through their mobile app.

 

Ticketing

To use public buses in Aalborg, you will need a valid ticket. You can purchase single-use tickets from ticket machines at bus stops or use the NT mobile app to buy tickets digitally. NT also offers rechargeable travel cards, such as the Rejsekort, which can be used across different regions of Denmark. 

 

Public Transport Passes

If you plan to use public transport frequently during your stay in Aalborg, purchasing a multi-ride pass or a travel card may be more cost-effective. NT offers various options, including discounted passes for students and tourists.
 


Accessibility

Aalborg's public buses are designed to be accessible to people with disabilities. They are equipped with ramps and designated spaces for wheelchair users. Bus stops are usually equipped with tactile paving and information boards to assist visually impaired passengers.


 

Using the Journey planner

Rejseplanen of Journeyplanner is a national journey planner for all public transport in Denmark. You can download the app and find your arrival and departure times, prices, maps and more.

If you also travel outside the North Denmark Region, it is easy to use Rejseplanen.

 

 

 

Aalborg airport is close to the centre

Aalborg Airport is a modern airport with international and domestic flights – many daily flights to and from Copenhagen and is only 6 km from the city centre.

 

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