Ferry Puttgarden - Rödby

The ferry connection from Puttgarden to Rödby is only operated by the shipping company Scandlines operated by the shipping company. The Scandlines hybrid ferries Deutschland, Prinsesse Benedikte, Prins Richard and Schleswig-Holstein are used here.

The connection is supplemented by the cargo ferry Kronprinz Frederik and the dangerous goods ferry Holger Danske.

In 2026, the all-electric ferry Futura was also put into service on this route. It currently only transports freight.

The fare on the ferry connection from Puttgarden to Rödby depends on various factors and depends on the season and time of day of the trip, whether you are traveling with or without a vehicle and other points. You can make a simple price inquiry here.

• Cars (also motorhomes) up to 6 meters from 48€
• Motorcycle from 31,70€
• Pedestrian from 11€(also bookable online)
• Cyclists from 14€(can also be booked online)

You can easily book your Ferry Puttgarden-Rödby via ferry-guide.com . You can also do this online on the Scandlines website. You can also buy your Puttgarden-Rödby ticket at the port or book it by phone. Please note, however, that a service fee of €15 will be charged in this case.

You must check in at the port of Puttgarden at least 15 minutes before departure. However, you should plan a little more time for check-in. Especially during the vacation season and on public holidays, the port can get crowded.

This can of course happen. However, the Scandlines ferry will not wait for you, as the timetables must be adhered to. In this case, you can simply take the next Ferry . Because all Scandlines tickets have no fixed departure. You can simply travel on the next Ferry that has free capacity on at least the same day as your booking. As the Ferries run every 30 minutes, you won’t have to wait long for the next ferry if you are delayed.

The Puttgarden-Rödby ferry connection is currently offered up to 48 times a day.

Timetable from Puttgarden and Rödby

• daily every 30 minutes (minute 15 & minute 45)
• Travel time approx. 45 minutes
• Ferries operate all year round from January to December

The journey time (duration of the crossing) is specified by Scandlines as 45 minutes .

Yes, that’s no problem. Dogs and smaller pets such as cats even travel free of charge with Scandlines. You can leave your dog in the vehicle during the crossing or take it with you on deck. Please note that dogs must be kept on a lead or brought into the passenger area in cages. You can get a bowl of water in the FoodXpress restaurant. There are no dog toilets on board the Scandlines Ferries.

Yes, of course. You can easily book the Scandlines combo ticket for the Ferry and the Öresund Bridge. It’s actually cheaper than buying them separately, and you’ll save time by not having to book a second ticket.

Yes, of course that’s possible. You can also take the Puttgarden-Rödby Ferry as a pedestrian or cyclist. You can buy these tickets directly at the ferry terminal in the ports of Puttgarden and Rödby, or book them online in advance.

The waiting time at Ferry Puttgarden – Rödby until the departure of the next Ferry is usually between 30 and 40 minutes.

The Ferries of the shipping company Scandlines sail from Rödbyhavn to Ferries. Here is the address of the port:

Not exactly. The Ferry first takes you from Fehmarn to Denmark. From there, you can drive on to Copenhagen. You can even go as far as Malmö via the Öresund Bridge.

The first Ferry leaves Rödby at 0.15 a.m. and then runs every 30 minutes, with a few exceptions. The last Ferry leaves Rödby daily at 11.15 pm.

No, this is not possible for security reasons. You must leave the vehicle deck and go to the passenger area. There you can enjoy the fresh air on the sun deck, eat in the restaurant or shop in the on-board store.

Yes, the Ferries from Puttgarden to Rødby take you directly from Fehmarn to Denmark.

Not directly. However, you can use the Scandlines combined ticket to travel from Puttgarden to Sweden.

You take the Ferries from Puttgarden to Rødby and then have two options to travel on to Sweden.

1. The combination with the Öresund Bridge from Copenhagen to Malmö.
2. The combination with the Öresundslinjen Ferries from Helsingør to Helsingborg.

Both options are a good start to your stay in Sweden.

No, if you book the combined ticket to Sweden, consisting of Ferry Puttgarden-Rödby + Öresund Bridge or Ferry Puttgarden-Rödby + Ferry Helsingör-Helsingborg or in reverse order, you do not have to travel on both connections in one day. You have a total of 7 days to do this. You only need to choose the day for Ferry Puttgarden-Rödby or Rödby-Puttgarden.

Examples:

• From Germany: Book the combined ticket of Ferry + bridge or Ferry + Ferry. Then you can use the Öresund Bridge or Ferry Helsingör-Helsingborg within 7 days of your ferry crossing from Fehmarn to Rödby.
• From Sweden: Book the combination ticket of bridge + Ferry or Ferry + Ferry. Then you can use the Öresund Bridge or the Ferry Helsingborg-Helsingör within 7 days before using the Ferry from Rödby to Fehmarn.

This gives you the opportunity to discover Denmark on the way there or on the way back from Sweden.

While construction work on the Fehmarn Belt Tunnel is underway, ferry service between Puttgarden and Rødby will continue as usual. Therefore, nothing will change for your currently planned ferry trip.

The immersed tunnel, approximately 18 kilometers long, is intended to connect Fehmarn and Lolland via a road and a rail link in the future. Due to delays, the originally planned opening date cannot be met. According to the current planning status, the road connection is to be opened first. The rail connection will follow at a later date. A new binding schedule has not yet been set.

It is still unclear whether the Puttgarden–Rødby Ferry will continue to operate after the road tunnel opens, and if so, to what extent.

Advance reservations are not required for the Puttgarden–Rødby Ferry. You can drive to the ferry terminal without a reservation and buy a ticket there for the next available crossing.

It’s still a good idea to book online. That way, you’ll secure a spot on the departure you’ve booked and often get a better price than if you buy your ticket at the port. You should definitely book your ticket in advance, especially during summer vacation, on holidays, and on busy weekends.

Go on a spontaneous trip without a reservation

If you arrive without a reservation, you can buy your ticket at the appropriate lane at the port. You’ll then be taken on the next Ferry with available space. Since the Ferries run regularly, the wait time is usually manageable.

However, we cannot guarantee immediate boarding. If one or more departures are already fully booked, you’ll have to wait for a later Ferry. The especially affordable low-price tickets are also not available at the port terminal.

The departure restriction depends on the fare you booked.

• The low-price ticket is valid only for the departure selected at the time of booking. Rebooking or refunds are not permitted. For a fee and upon payment of any price difference, a switch to a more flexible fare may be offered.
• The standard ticket is valid for the booked departure as well as for all other available departures on the same calendar day. You may change your reservation to a different travel date for a fee and by paying any price difference that may apply.
• The Flex Ticket offers the greatest flexibility in terms of travel dates. It can be changed or refunded in accordance with the applicable fare conditions without a rebooking fee and includes priority boarding.
• With the Easy Return Ticket, the return trip is not tied to a specific departure. You can take any Ferry with available seating within the specified validity period.

With a standard ticket, you can take a later Ferry on the same day, provided there are still seats available. The Flex ticket also allows you to switch to a different departure.

With a low-price ticket, this flexibility is not available. Since it’s valid only for the scheduled departure, you should allow plenty of time for your trip to the port. If you’re running late, you’ll need to contact Scandlines customer service at the port to see if a fare upgrade—for a fee—is possible.

Regardless of your fare, you must complete check-in at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. During peak travel season, you should allow for extra time.