Travelling from Brunsbüttel to Heligoland? Then the Ferry Brunsbüttel ⇄ Heligoland offers you a fast and affordable option for your trip. The ferry takes you up to 4 times a week in 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes from Brunsbüttel (Germany) to Heligoland (Germany).
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Prices Brunsbüttel ⇄ Heligoland
FRS Helgoline day trip Brunsbüttel-Helgoland (outward and return journey in one day)
| All fares in Euro | Jet Class | Surcharge (each way) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel time | B | C | Panorama Class | Premium Class | ||
| VIP surcharge | VIP surcharge | |||||
| Adults | 91,20 | 81,10 | + 9,60 | + 25,60 | + 15,80 | + 25,60 |
| Children (4-14 years) | 48,20 | 43,60 | + 4,30 | + 12,60 | + 7,40 | + 12,60 |
| Infants (up to 3 years) | – | – | + 4,30 | – | + 7,40 | – |
| Seniors (from 60 years) | – | 73,00 | – | – | – | – |
| Families (2 adults + 2 children) | 223,20 | 198,80 | + 17,90 | – | – | – |
| Groups (10-24 persons) | 80,20 | 71,10 | – | – | – | – |
| Groups (from 25 people) | 78,20 | 69,00 | – | – | – | – |
| School groups (from 16 persons) | 59,90 | 53,80 | – | – | – | – |
| Dogs | 22,00 | 22,00 | – | – | – | – |
FRS Helgoline multi-day trip Brunsbüttel-Helgoland (outward and return journey on different days)
| All fares in Euro | Jet Class | Surcharge (each way) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel time | B | C | Panorama Class | Premium Class | ||
| VIP surcharge | VIP surcharge | |||||
| Adults | 111,50 | 101,40 | + 9,60 | + 25,60 | + 15,80 | + 25,60 |
| Children (4-14 years) | 58,90 | 53,80 | + 4,30 | + 12,60 | + 7,40 | + 12,60 |
| Infants (up to 3 years) | – | – | + 4,30 | – | + 7,40 | – |
| Families (2 adults + 2 children) | 273,90 | 243,50 | + 17,90 | – | – | – |
| Groups (10-24 persons) | 97,40 | 87,30 | – | – | – | – |
| Groups (from 25 people) | 95,40 | 85,30 | – | – | – | – |
| School groups (from 16 persons) | 73,10 | 65,00 | – | – | – | – |
| Dogs | 22,00 | 22,00 | – | – | – | – |
Ferries Helgoline One-way Brunsbüttel-Helgoland
| All fares in Euro | Jet Class | Surcharge (per route) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel time | B | C | Panorama Class | Premium Class | ||
| VIP surcharge | VIP surcharge | |||||
| Adults | 65,90 | 58,80 | + 9,60 | + 25,60 | + 15,80 | + 25,60 |
| Children (4-14 years) | 33,50 | 30,50 | + 4,30 | + 12,60 | + 7,40 | + 12,60 |
| Infants (up to 3 years) | – | – | + 4,30 | – | + 7,40 | – |
| Families (2 adults + 2 children) | 162,30 | 144,00 | + 17,90 | – | – | – |
| Groups (10-24 persons) | 56,80 | 50,80 | – | – | – | – |
| Groups (from 25 people) | 54,80 | 48,70 | – | – | – | – |
| School groups (from 16 persons) | 41,60 | 37,60 | – | – | – | – |
| Dogs | 11,00 | 11,00 | – | – | – | – |
Information about the ferry connection Brunsbüttel - Cuxhaven - Heligoland
| Ferry connection: | Brunsbüttel ⇄ Heligoland |
| Ports of the ferry connection: |
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| Segments of the ferry connection: |
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| Number of crossings: | up to 4 times a week |
| Travel time / journey time: | 2 hours bis 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Distance: | 90 Kilometers (ca. 48,6 Nautical miles) |
| Season: | Seasonal (March - November) |
| Check-in: | up to 15 minutes before departure |
| Booking: | ››› Check price & availability |
| Ferries on this route: |
FRS Halunder Jet Catamaran |
| Operator of the ferry connection: |
FRS Helgoline |
Information about the ferry connection Heligoland - Cuxhaven - Brunsbüttel
| Ferry connection: | Heligoland ⇄ Brunsbüttel |
| Häfen der Verbindung (Rückreise): |
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| Teilstrecken der Verbindung (Rückreise): |
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| Number of crossings: | up to 4 times a week |
| Travel time / journey time: | 2 hours bis 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Distance: | 90 Kilometers (ca. 48,6 Nautical miles) |
| Season: | Seasonal (March - November) |
| Check-in: | up to 15 minutes before departure |
| Booking: | ››› Check price & availability |
| Ferries on this route: |
FRS Halunder Jet Catamaran |
| Operator of the ferry connection: |
FRS Helgoline |
Ferry Brunsbüttel - Heligoland Timetable
FRS Helgoline timetable Brunsbüttel to Helgoland
March 27 to June 30, 2025
| BRUNSBÜTTEL to HELGOLAND | ship | MO | DI | MI | DO | FR | SA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Brunsbüttel Zum Elbdeich, 25541 Brunsbüttel |
“Halunder Jet” | – | – | 10:45 | – | 10:45 | – | 10:45 |
| to Heligoland, approx. Binnenhafen / Südhafen (daily updated information) |
“Halunder Jet” | – | – | 12:45 | – | 12:45 | – | 12:45 |
July 1 to September 30, 2025
| BRUNSBÜTTEL to HELGOLAND | ship | MO | DI | MI | DO | FR | SA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Brunsbüttel Zum Elbdeich, 25541 Brunsbüttel |
“Halunder Jet” | – | 10:45 | 10:45 | – | 10:45 | – | 10:45 |
| to Heligoland, approx. Binnenhafen / Südhafen (daily updated information) |
“Halunder Jet” | – | 12:45 | 12:45 | – | 12:45 | – | 12:45 |
October 1 to November 2, 2025
| BRUNSBÜTTEL to HELGOLAND | ship | MO | DI | MI | DO | FR | SA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Brunsbüttel Zum Elbdeich, 25541 Brunsbüttel |
“Halunder Jet” | – | – | 10:45 | – | 10:45 | – | 10:45 |
| to Heligoland, approx. Binnenhafen / Südhafen (daily updated information) |
“Halunder Jet” | – | – | 12:45 | – | 12:45 | – | 12:45 |
Ferry Heligoland - Brunsbüttel Timetable
FRS Helgoline timetable Helgoland to Brunsbüttel
March 27 to June 30, 2025
| HELGOLAND to BRUNSBÜTTEL | ship | MO | DI | MI | DO | FR | SA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Heligoland Binnenhafen / Südhafen (daily updated information) |
“Halunder Jet” | – | – | 16:30 | – | 16:30 | – | 16:30 |
| an Brunsbüttel, approx. Zum Elbdeich, 25541 Brunsbüttel |
“Halunder Jet” | – | – | 18:40 | – | 18:40 | – | 18:40 |
July 1 to September 30, 2025
| HELGOLAND to BRUNSBÜTTEL | ship | MO | DI | MI | DO | FR | SA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Heligoland Binnenhafen / Südhafen (daily updated information) |
“Halunder Jet” | – | 16:30 | 16:30 | – | 16:30 | – | 16:30 |
| an Brunsbüttel, approx. Zum Elbdeich, 25541 Brunsbüttel |
“Halunder Jet” | – | 18:40 | 18:40 | – | 18:40 | – | 18:40 |
October 1 to November 2, 2025
| HELGOLAND to BRUNSBÜTTEL | ship | MO | DI | MI | DO | FR | SA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Heligoland Binnenhafen / Südhafen (daily updated information) |
“Halunder Jet” | – | – | 16:30 | – | 16:30 | – | 16:30 |
| an Brunsbüttel, approx. Zum Elbdeich, 25541 Brunsbüttel |
“Halunder Jet” | – | – | 18:40 | – | 18:40 | – | 18:40 |
Betreiber der Fähre Brunsbüttel ⇄ Heligoland
FRS Helgoline
FRS Helgoline takes you to Heligoland quickly and comfortably with the high-speed catamaran “Halunder Jet”. Departures are from Hamburg, Brunsbüttel and Cuxhaven. Spacious panoramic windows, outdoor decks and gastronomic service await you on board. With over 40 years of experience, FRS Helgoline ensures a pleasant crossing.
Port information for the ferry connection between Brunsbüttel and Heligoland
Cuxhaven
Life in Cuxhaven has always been shaped by water and the Wadden Sea. This is also reflected in the sights of the city. The “Kugelbake” once served as an important ...
Here you will find information about the port, the ferry terminals, travel arrangements, and all Ferries to Cuxhaven.
Port address
| Ferry port Cuxhaven | |
|---|---|
| Street: | At the old harbor |
| Postcode & city: | 27472 Cuxhaven |
| Country: | Germany |
| GPS: | 53.871391, 8.709043 |
Travel information
Arrival by car
How to reach the Cuxhaven ferry port by car:
- From the east (e.g. Hamburg): Follow the B73 northwest to Cuxhaven. Follow the signs to the ferry port.
- From the south (e.g. Bremerhaven): Take the A27 in the direction of Cuxhaven. In Cuxhaven, change to the B73 and follow the signs to the ferry port.
- From the west(East Frisian Islands): From the direction of the East Frisian Islands, take one of the many country roads east to Bremerhaven. Then drive north via the A27 and the B73 to the Ferries port in Cuxhaven.
Arrival by bus & train
The Cuxhaven ferry port is well connected to the bus and rail network. Cuxhaven main station offers connections to various cities in Germany. From the train station you can take buses to the ferry port.
Arrival by plane
The nearest airport is Hamburg Airport (HAM). From there, you can take a train to Cuxhaven or hire a car to get to the ferry port.
Heligoland
Germany’s only high sea island fascinates with a 61 meter high cliff. A walk around the island stretches over three kilometers, 182 steps lead up to the “Oberland” – alternatively, ...
Here you will find information about the port, the ferry terminals, travel arrangements, and all Ferries to Heligoland.
Port address
| Ferry port Heligoland | |
|---|---|
| Street: | South quay South harbor |
| Postcode & city: | 27498 Heligoland |
| Country: | Germany |
| GPS: | 54.173909, 7.892603 |
Travel information
Arrival by plane
- Helgoland Airport (HGL): There are regular flight connections to Helgoland Airport from various German cities. The ferry port is just a few minutes’ walk from the airport.
Additional information
No cars are allowed on Heligoland, and the island can be easily explored on foot or by bike.
From the main residential area, it is only a few minutes’ walk to the Südkaje ferry terminal.
Brunsbüttel
A shopping spree in Brunsbüttel starts in Koogstraße. It begins at the locks, from where there is a magnificent view of the passing ships and ocean liners. The canal and ...
Here you will find information about the port, the ferry terminals, travel arrangements, and all Ferries to Brunsbüttel.
Port address
| Ferry port Brunsbüttel | |
|---|---|
| Street: | Ferry road |
| Postcode & city: | 25541 Brunsbüttel |
| Country: | Germany |
| GPS: | 53.897461, 9.148034 |
Travel information
Arrival by car
If you want to travel by car, you can reach the Brunsbüttel ferry port from various directions:
- From the north (e.g. from Kiel): Ferry south on the A7 to exit 5 (Brunsbüttel Nord) and ferry towards Brunsbüttel on the B5. Follow the signs to the ferry port.
- From the south (e.g. from Hamburg): Take the A23 northbound and change to the B5 towards Brunsbüttel at exit 16 (Itzehoe Mitte). Follow the signs to the ferry port.
- From the west (e.g. from Heide): Take the B5 towards Brunsbüttel and follow the signs to the ferry port.
- From the east (e.g. from Rendsburg): Take the B202 and B77 in the direction of Brunsbüttel and follow the signs to the ferry port.
Arrival by bus & train
The Brunsbüttel ferry port is well connected to the regional bus and rail network. Brunsbüttel station connects the region with various cities. Check the current Deutsche Bahn and local bus timetable for connections to the ferry port.
Arrival by plane
The nearest airport is Hamburg Airport. From there, you can take the train or a rental car to get to the Brunsbüttel ferry port. The journey takes about 1.5 hours.
Itinerary
Check-in in Brunsbüttel
For the crossing from Brunsbüttel via Cuxhaven to Helgoland with the FRS Helgoline, you should arrive at the pier at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. This will give you enough time to board and check in any luggage in peace. Please check your booking in advance to clarify availability and price.
Departure
The Ferry to Heligoland runs up to 4 times a week and the crossing takes about 2 hours. The crossing is only possible in the season from March to November.
On board the Ferry
During the crossing, you can enjoy the amenities on board. The FRS Helgoline offers various services to make your journey as pleasant as possible. Enjoy the view of the North Sea or relax in one of the armchairs. If you get hungry or thirsty during the Ferries, there is also a catering service.
Arrival on Heligoland
After about two hours you will reach Heligoland. The destination harbor welcomes you with a unique island landscape. On arrival, you can explore the island straight away or go to your accommodation. Heligoland offers many sights and activities that you can now discover on your own.
The same Ferry is available for the return journey to Brunsbüttel.
FRS Helgoline Halunder Jet off Heligoland.
The Panorama Class on the Halunder Jet. Here you can enjoy the view of the Elbe and the North Sea. Source: FRS Helgoline
The Halunder Jet of FRS Helgoline in the Helgoland inland port. Source: FRS Helgoline
Alternative ferry connections
To travel from Brunsbüttel to Heligoland or from Germany to Germany, you can also use one of the following alternative ferry routes:
| Route | Start country & destination country |
Number & Duration of trip |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry Hamburg – Heligoland | GermanyGermany | 1 time daily 3 hours 45 minutes |
| Ferry Bremerhaven – Heligoland | GermanyGermany | up to 14 times a week 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Ferry Büsum – Heligoland | GermanyGermany | 1 time daily 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Ferry Cuxhaven – Brunsbüttel | GermanyGermany | up to 3 times a week 40 minutes |
| Dune ferry Heligoland – Dune | GermanyGermany | Several times a day 10 minutes |
| Ferry Hamburg – Brunsbüttel | GermanyGermany | up to 4 times a week 2 hours |
| Ferry Hamburg – Cuxhaven | GermanyGermany | 1 time daily 2 hours 15 minutes |
Frequently asked questions
Here you will find answers to various questions about travelling from Brunsbüttel to Heligoland.
Which Ferries & shipping companies travel from Brunsbüttel to Helgoland?
The best and fastest option is currently the FRS Halunder Jet catamaran operated by FRS Helgoline. However, there are other providers, such as the shipping company Cassen Eils, which offer trips to Heligoland.
From which ports can I still travel to Heligoland?
In addition to Brunsbüttel, there are other places that offer ferry connections to Heligoland:
- Ferry Bremerhaven-Helgoland
- Ferry Cuxhaven-Helgoland
- Ferry Büsum-Helgoland
- Ferry Hamburg-Helgoland
- Ferry Hooksiel-Helgoland
- Ferry Wilhelmshaven-Helgoland
When does the Ferry sail from Brunsbüttel to Helgoland?
From March to November, the FRS Helgoline catamaran sails from Brunsbüttel via Cuxhaven to Heligoland up to 4 days a week from 10:45 am.
Can I take my dog with me to Ferry on Heligoland?
Yes, that’s no problem. Your dog can come on board with you. However, you must keep your dog on a lead.
How much does a trip on the Ferry Brunsbüttel-Helgoland cost?
The travel costs depend on the season, your age, the length of your stay and other factors. You can find the price overview here.
How often does the Ferry run and how long does the crossing to Heligoland take?
The Ferry sails from Brunsbüttel to Helgoland up to four times a week from March to November. The crossing takes around two hours.
Where does the Helgoland Ferry depart from in Brunsbüttel?
The FRS Halunder Jet departs from the old harbor in Brunsbüttel. Here is the address:
Address Brunsbüttel ferry port
| Street: | Fährstraße |
| Zip code & location: | 25541 Brunsbüttel |
| Country: | Germany |
| GPS coordinates: | 53.897461, 9.148034 |
Where does the Ferry moor on Heligoland?
Depending on the weather conditions, the Halunder Jet docks directly at the Helgoland jetty or in the south harbor.