ferries between Germany and Denmark

The Scandlines-Ferry Prins Richard on its way from Germany to Denmark.
The Scandlines-Ferry Prins Richard on its way from Germany to Denmark.

Travel by ferry from Germany to Denmark! Travelling from Germany to Denmark couldn't be more relaxed than by ferry. This way you start your holiday in Denmark rested and without stress.

Ferries between Germany & Denmark map

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All ferry connections from Germany to Denmark

 

From Rostock to Denmark

You can reach Denmark directly from Rostock with Ferry. The connection to Gedser is offered up to ten times a day.

Route Number of departures &
Duration of trip
Ferry Rostock – Gedser 10 times a day
2 hours
The Scandlines Ferry Berlin on the crossing from Denmark to Germany.
The Scandlines Ferry Berlin on the crossing from Denmark to Germany.

From Puttgarden (Fehmarn) to Denmark

The shortest and fastest way to travel from Germany to Denmark with Ferry is via Ferry Puttgarden-Rödby. Scandlines serves the route up to 47 times a day. You can travel from Fehmarn to Lolland in Denmark in around 45 minutes.

Route Number of departures &
Duration of trip
Ferry Puttgarden – Rödby up to 48 times a day
45 minutes
Scandlines Ferry Germany in Puttgarden with Scandlines Bordershop in the background
Scandlines Ferry Germany in Puttgarden with Scandlines Bordershop in the background - Source: Scandlines - Source: Scandlines

From Sylt (List) to Denmark

You can also travel from the popular vacation island of Sylt to Denmark with Ferry. The FRS Syltfähre offers several crossings a day.

Route Number of departures &
Duration of trip
Ferry List – Havneby up to 32 times a day
40 minutes
FRS Syltfähre Syltexpress on the way to Sylt
FRS Syltfähre Syltexpress on the way to Sylt - Photo: FRS Syltfähre

From Flensburg to Denmark

From Flensburg, you can take the FerriesXpress to Sonderburg in Denmark. However, only pedestrians and cyclists are transported.

Route Number of departures &
Duration of trip
Ferry Flensburg – Sønderborg 2-3 times a day
1 hour 30 minutes

Alternative ferry routes to Denmark

 

Via Sweden to Denmark

You can also travel to Denmark from Sweden. There are connections from Gothenburg, Halmstad and Helsingborg.


Ferry ports in Germany and Denmark

You can find an overview of all ports from Germany and the destination ports in Denmark here.

Starting ports in Germany Destination ports in Denmark

Shipping companies sailing from Germany to Denmark

An overview of all ferry companies operating ferries from Germany to Denmark can be found here.

Shipping companies of the Denmark ferries

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Questions & Answers about the ferry Germany Denmark

››› What is the fastest ferry connection to Denmark?

The fastest and shortest connection between Germany and Denmark is with Ferry Puttgarden-Rödby. You can travel from Germany to Denmark in just 45 minutes with Ferry.

››› What ferry connections are there to Denmark?

There are currently four direct ferry connections from Germany to Denmark:

  • Ferry Puttgarden – Rödby
  • Ferry Rostock – Gedser
  • Ferry List (Sylt) – Havneby
  • Ferry Flensburg – Sønderborg

››› Which shipping companies sail from Germany to Denmark?

At present, only the shipping company Scandlines operates the two ferries between Germany and Denmark, as well as the FRS Syltfähre from Sylt to the Danish island of Römö. The shipping company FördeXpress has recently been added.

››› From which German ports can I travel to Denmark?

If you would like to travel to Denmark with Ferry, you can depart from these German ports:

  • List (Sylt)
  • Puttgarden (Fehmarn)
  • Rostock
  • Flensburg

››› Which Danish cities can I travel to with Ferry?

Ferries from Germany take you to the Danish towns of Gedser (Falster Island) and Rödby (Lolland) as well as Havneby (Römö Island) and Sønderborg.

››› How expensive is the Ferry from Germany to Denmark?

The price of a trip from Germany to Denmark with Ferry depends from many factors. For example, whether you are traveling with or without a vehicle, the time of year and the route you are taking. Simply check the price for the Ferry to Denmark in our connection search.


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