Frequently Asked Questions

Several direct ferries link mainland Europe with Denmark: Puttgarden - Rødby with Scandlines across the Fehmarn Belt (around 45 minutes, up to 47 daily departures) and Rostock - Gedser with Scandlines to Falster (around 2 hours). To Bornholm, the direct Sassnitz - Rønne ferry runs from Rügen with Bornholmslinjen. If you're coming via southern Sweden, you can combine a Sweden ferry with the Øresund Bridge or the short Helsingør - Helsingborg crossing.

Within Denmark, several inter-island ferries cut out long detours: Aarhus - Odden and Ebeltoft - Odden with Molslinjen are fast ferries across the Kattegat from Jutland to Zealand, Fynshav - Bøjden with Alslinjen links Als and Funen across the Little Belt, and Spodsbjerg - Tårs with Langelandslinjen takes you from Langeland to Lolland. Exact times are in the timetable.

It depends on the route. The fastest is Puttgarden - Rødby at around 45 minutes, followed by about 1 hour 40 minutes by car on to Copenhagen. Rostock - Gedser takes around 2 hours, with a further 1 hour 45 minutes by car from Gedser to Copenhagen. The direct ferry to Bornholm (Sassnitz - Rønne) takes about 3.5 hours.

The main operators on routes to and within Denmark are: Scandlines on the Baltic Sea routes Puttgarden - Rødby and Rostock - Gedser, Bornholmslinjen on the Bornholm ferries from Sassnitz, Molslinjen on the Kattegat fast ferries Aarhus - Odden and Ebeltoft - Odden, Alslinjen on Fynshav - Bøjden, and Langelandslinjen on Spodsbjerg - Tårs.

It depends on your starting point and destination. For Zealand and Copenhagen, the Vogelfluglinie route Puttgarden - Rødby is the fastest sea crossing. From northern Germany, Rostock - Gedser is a convenient alternative. If you're heading to Jutland or Funen, the toll-free land border crossing at Flensburg is often the more direct route. For Bornholm, take the direct ferry from Sassnitz or travel via Ystad in southern Sweden.

After booking and paying online, you'll usually get a booking confirmation by email within a few minutes. This also serves as your e-ticket. At check-in in the port, show the barcode printed out or on your phone. If nothing has arrived after booking, check your spam folder and contact the operator's customer service.

As a rule of thumb, arrive at the port in good time before departure, and earlier still during the high season. Exact times are shown in your booking confirmation and vary by port and operator. On the short Scandlines crossings, check-in tends to close later than on the longer routes. If you arrive after check-in closes, you risk losing your booking.

This depends on the fare, not the route. Cheap saver fares are usually non-refundable and only changeable within limits, while flexible fares can be changed free of charge up until shortly before departure. Scandlines offers day tickets alongside its standard fares as well as flexible fares with a rebooking option. The earlier you change or cancel, the lower the fees. The binding terms are set out in your booking documents.

All departures are listed in the timetable. Set your date there and filter by departure and arrival port to see that day's sailings with times and crossing duration. You can book any connection directly from the listing. The binding price for your date and vehicle appears in the booking window.

Yes, the Baltic Sea routes Puttgarden - Rødby and Rostock - Gedser run year-round, around the clock. What changes is the frequency: operators add extra departures in summer and reduce the schedule in winter. During the peak season from June to August, popular sailings sell out early, so booking ahead pays off.

Yes, all ferries to Denmark are car ferries. Cars, motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes and bicycles can all travel on board. The vehicle price depends on its length, and a trailer, roof box or bike rack can easily push you into the next category, so give the total length honestly when booking. Full details are in the guide Taking a Motorhome to Denmark.

On the short ferry crossings to Denmark, there's little restriction on height, what matters is length. Gas bottles must be turned off before boarding, and the gas locker must be left unlocked. Since the crossings are short, the fridge will keep food cold even without the gas running. Details on dimensions, tolls and pitches are in the guide Taking a Motorhome to Denmark.

On the longer routes, no: the vehicle deck is closed for safety reasons while under way. Take valuables, documents and anything you need with you before heading upstairs. On the short Scandlines ferries you often stay close to your vehicle, but access to the car deck during the crossing still isn't allowed.

Denmark is almost entirely cashless. Credit and debit cards are accepted without any trouble at ports, on board and on the bridges. The local currency is the Danish krone, but card payment works almost everywhere. If you cross the major bridges often, a BroBizz transponder is worth getting.

Yes, dogs are welcome on ferries to Denmark. On the short Scandlines crossings they can usually stay in the vehicle or go on a lead on the non-carpeted decks. Register your pet when booking and check the entry requirements. Full details are in the guide Travelling to Denmark with a Dog.

Denmark follows standard EU rules: your dog needs a valid EU pet passport, an ISO-compliant microchip and a rabies vaccination with at least 21 days' waiting time after the first dose. One Danish quirk: third-party liability insurance for dogs is mandatory. There is also a list of banned dog breeds. Details are in the guide Travelling to Denmark with a Dog.

Denmark is part of the EU and the Schengen area. EU citizens need a valid national ID card or passport, and children need their own ID document too. For the vehicle, carry the registration certificate. If a dog is travelling with you, you'll also need the EU pet passport, a valid rabies vaccination and dog liability insurance. Without valid documents, boarding can be refused, so check your paperwork before you travel.

Denmark has no general motorway toll, and the ferries themselves are toll-free to use, you just pay for the ticket. Only the two major bridges are tolled: the Storebæltsbroen across the Great Belt and the Øresundsbron to Sweden. Vehicles over 6 metres in length pay a higher rate, so motorhomes cost more than cars. Both bridges accept card payment and the BroBizz transponder.