Denmark ferry
Rostock - Gedser
A comfortable way from Germany to Denmark - 2 hours across the Baltic to the island of Falster, gateway to Møn and Copenhagen
- Up to 12 departures daily, round the clock with overnight sailings
- A direct crossing in just 2 hours on Scandlines hybrid ferries from Überseehafen
- Cars up to 6 m including up to 9 people - Low Price, Standard and Flex fares
Route guide
Rostock - Gedser ferry at a glance
Table of Contents
Everything about the Scandlines ferry Rostock - Gedser: getting to Überseehafen, check-in times, facilities on board the hybrid ferries, rules for vehicles and pets, and continuing your journey from Gedser on Falster.
Getting to Rostock and the terminal
The ferry departs from the Rostock Überseehafen. For your sat nav, enter Zum Fährterminal 1, 18147 Rostock, and follow the signs for "Rostock Überseehafen" for the last few kilometres. Via the A19 from Berlin or the A20 from Lübeck or Stralsund, you're directly connected. Within the port area, watch for the Scandlines signs towards Gedser and don't follow the signs for other ferry lines, as Scandlines uses its own terminal. Without a car, you can reach the ferry centre by S-Bahn and connecting bus to Überseehafen.
Check-in and departure
With a vehicle, you need to be checked in at the latest 15 minutes before departure, and check-in opens around two hours beforehand. As a foot passenger, check in at the ferry centre in Rostock at least 30 minutes before departure, either at a machine or the office, and at least 15 minutes before in Gedser at the gangway building. Carry a valid ID card or passport, as checks are possible at the German-Danish border.
On board the Berlin and Copenhagen
The hybrid ferries M/V Berlin and M/V Copenhagen serve the route, two sister ships with room for up to 1,300 passengers and 460 vehicles. They combine diesel with battery power and dock purely on electric power. On board, the Scandlines Kitchen buffet, the Food Express and Scandlines Coffee keep you fed, alongside the Travel Shop open round the clock, free Wi-Fi and a children's play area. Since the crossing takes only around two hours, you won't need a cabin.
Vehicle, bicycle and pets
The car ticket covers a car up to 6 m in length, including up to nine people. Longer vehicles, vehicles with trailers and caravans carry a length surcharge. Details for campers are in our guide Motorhomes. Motorbikes are booked with their own ticket, and if you're bringing a bike, add a bicycle supplement to a foot passenger ticket. Pets are welcome on board: dogs and cats can go on a lead or in a carrier into any area that isn't carpeted, but must keep their distance from the buffets; alternatively, your dog can stay in the car. To enter Denmark you need an EU pet passport and rabies vaccination, see Dogs and pets.
Arriving at Gedser and continuing your journey
Gedser lies at the southern tip of the island of Falster (Jernbanevejen 1, 4874 Gedser). From here the E55 leads across Falster onto the Danish mainland: Copenhagen is around one and a half to two hours away over just over 140 kilometres, with no toll on this stretch. The island of Møn, with the chalk cliffs of Møns Klint, makes a worthwhile detour a little off the motorway, reachable in about an hour. A popular option is also the day trip to Copenhagen, with the return crossing on the same day.
Tickets and fares
Scandlines offers three fares: Low Price is the cheapest but is valid only for the booked departure and is neither changeable nor refundable. Standard is valid for any free departure on the booked day and can be changed for a fee; adding the optional refund service makes the ticket refundable. Flex offers full flexibility with free rebooking and refunds, a guaranteed space and priority boarding. Booking early secures the early-bird price; booking online up to two hours before departure also saves the surcharge charged at the port counter. Exact amounts for your travel day are shown in the route's booking window.
Rostock - Gedser
The oldest ferry from Germany to Scandinavia
The Rostock - Gedser route links the northern German Hanseatic city on the Warnow with the southernmost point of Denmark on the island of Falster, and does so in just around two hours. For more than 120 years, this crossing of the Mecklenburg Bay has been the oldest ferry link between Germany and Scandinavia, and remains one of the most popular routes for the hop over to Denmark today.
The line is run year-round by Scandlines with the modern hybrid ferries M/V Berlin and M/V Copenhagen, the largest of their kind in the world when they entered service. On board you'll find restaurants, a BorderShop, children's play areas, free Wi-Fi and spacious outer decks with views over the Baltic. Whether by car, motorhome or motorbike, Rostock - Gedser is the direct and environmentally friendly way to Denmark.
- Crossing
- 2 hrs
- Operator
- Scandlines
- Frequency
- up to 12x daily
Next departures
FAQ Rostock - Gedser
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers about the Rostock - Gedser ferry crossing
How long does the ferry from Rostock to Gedser take? +
The crossing from Rostock to Gedser takes around 2 hours. In that time the ferry covers about 52 kilometres across the Baltic Sea. All departures are in the current timetable.
How often does the Rostock - Gedser ferry run per day? +
Scandlines offers up to 12 departures daily in each direction, roughly every two hours, round the clock, including overnight. The exact number depends on the day of the week and season, so it's best to check the up-to-date timetable right before booking.
What does the Rostock - Gedser ferry cost? +
The price depends on season, occupancy, vehicle and booking time. As a foot passenger you pay noticeably less than with a car, and booking early and online gets you the best price. There's a surcharge at the port counter.
Current prices for your travel date are shown in the route's booking window, and fares for all Denmark routes are compared in the price overview.
What ticket types does Scandlines offer? +
Scandlines offers three fares. Low Price is the cheapest but is valid only for the booked departure and is neither changeable nor refundable. Standard is valid for any free departure on the booked day and can be changed for a fee; adding the optional refund service makes it refundable. Flex offers full flexibility with free rebooking and refunds, guaranteed space and priority boarding.
Booking at least 30 days ahead also secures the early-bird price.
Which ships run the route, and what's on board? +
The route is served by the hybrid ferries M/V Berlin and M/V Copenhagen, two sister ships with room for up to 1,300 passengers and 460 vehicles. They run on pure electric power while docking and undocking.
On board you'll find the Scandlines Kitchen buffet, the Food Express and Scandlines Coffee, plus the Travel Shop open round the clock, free Wi-Fi and a children's play area. For the short crossing you won't need a cabin.
When do I need to be at the terminal, and how do I get there? +
With a vehicle, you need to be checked in at the latest 15 minutes before departure; check-in opens around two hours beforehand. Without a vehicle, check in at the ferry centre in Rostock at least 30 minutes before departure, and at least 15 minutes before in Gedser.
The terminal is at the Rostock Überseehafen (Zum Fährterminal 1, 18147 Rostock) and is reached via the A19 and A20.
Can I bring my car or motorhome? +
Yes. The car ticket covers a car up to 6 m in length, including up to nine people. Longer vehicles, vehicles with trailers and caravans carry a length surcharge, so give the correct dimensions when booking. Everything about travelling by camper is in our guide Motorhomes.
Can I bring my dog on board? +
Yes, dogs and cats can travel. On a lead or in a carrier they may go into any area that isn't carpeted, but must keep their distance from the buffets; your dog may also stay in the car. To enter Denmark you need an EU pet passport and a valid rabies vaccination. Details are summarised in our guide Dogs and pets.