Ferries from
Denmark to Germany
Ferries from
Denmark to Germany
Ferries from Denmark to Germany are available with 2 operators. There are 2 ferry routes. Ferries from Rodby to Puttgarden and Gedser to Rostock are popular ferry trips from Denmark to Germany. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Denmark to Germany sail approximately 344 times per week and are available with Bornholmslinjen & Scandlines.
The ferry from Denmark to Germany takes between 30 minutes and 3 hours 20 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
The fastest ferry from Denmark to Germany is on the Rodby to Puttgarden ferry with Scandlines in 30 minutes.
Yes, there are car ferries available from Denmark to Germany with Bornholmslinjen & Scandlines.
There are approximately 13 miles (21km) and 12 nautical miles between Denmark and Germany.
The price of a ferry from Denmark to Germany can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Rodby to Puttgarden ferry ferry sails approximately 271 times weekly with a crossing time of 45 minutes.
Gedser to Rostock ferry ferries sail about 62 times weekly with a sailing time of 2 hours.
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Denmark is the southernmost country in Scandinavia, boasting some of the highest rated standards of living in the world. Often regarded as a ‘fairytale country’, Denmark has both natural and architectural splendour in abundance. Renaissance castles stand on lake banks and stunning sandy beaches line the coast. Whatever the season, Denmark has something to suit. However, it is much more than just beautiful buildings and scenery. Its capital, Copenhagen is a hub for fashion, gastronomy and forward-thinking design. It’s also a haven for cyclists, with a vast network of cobbled streets leading you to candlelit bars and fascinating museums. Denmark is an excellent gateway to the surrounding Scandinavian countries and mainland Europe, with a large number of top-quality ports providing numerous routes, all operated by leading ferry companies. Also, as a nation with many islands and peninsulas, travelling by ferry is the most convenient way to explore everything Denmark has to offer.
Germany sits in the heart of Central Europe, spanning from the North and Baltic Seas down to the Bavarian Alps. Birthplace of Einstein and Beethoven, and inventor of the automobile and MP3 technology, Germany has shaped the world. Today, it has one of the world’s largest economies, boasting some of the most unforgettable, diverse landscapes on the continent, too. Upon its tapestry are winding rivers, fairy tale castles and glorious mountain ranges. The capital, Berlin, known for the namesake wall and Brandenburg Gate, is a nightlife hub and haven for the arts, whilst the famous Bavaria region, sitting at the foot of the Alps, attracts beer, sausage and pretzel fans from around the world. The 2,389-kilometre German coast has multiple ports and ferry terminals. Choose from regular ferry routes, operated by many companies, from Scandinavia across the North Sea and from numerous countries in north-eastern Europe across the Baltic Sea, allowing easy access to Germany’s northern cities.
