Helsingor-Helsingborg
About the Helsingborg Ferry
The shortest crossing between Denmark and Sweden is the route between Helsingør and Helsingborg. The ferry to Helsingborg takes only 20 minutes, and upon arrival, you can easily continue your journey.
This crossing is particularly popular because it is cheaper than the Øresund Bridge to Sweden, although the bridge is faster.
Travelling via Puttgarden-Rødby?
If you are driving to Helsingborg, you can significantly shorten your road journey by taking the ferry from Puttgarden to Rødby! This is clearly shown on our route map below. Additionally, you will avoid an expensive toll bridge.
You can use the booking module and select a place of departure to Sweden. If you're coming from the continent and heading to Sweden you should either choose Denmark or Germany as departure.
Ferry Map: crossing via Helsingor - Helsingborg
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The ferry from Helsingør to Helsingborg is the northernmost crossing on the ferry map, connecting Sweden and Denmark over a distance of just 3 miles. Not far to the south, you will find the Øresund Bridge offering the same connection.
Whether you choose the bridge or the ferry, you will first need to travel to the Danish island of Zealand (Sjælland). You can opt to do this via the Little Belt Bridge and the Great Belt Bridge (both toll bridges), or you can significantly shorten your route by taking the ferry from Puttgarden to Rødby.
Crossings to Sweden + the nearby bridge
The Puttgarden-Rødby ferry is the recommended way to reach the departure port of Helsingør. Alternatively, you can book the route to Sweden via the Øresund Bridge at a discounted rate through Scandlines.
Ferry Guide Helsingør-Helsingborg
Are you about to plan your trip to Sweden? Great! We have some useful information to help you.
The ferry Service in Brief
The Helsingør-Helsingborg ferry departs north of Copenhagen. You need to be at the departure port at least 15 minutes in advance, and then you will sail to Sweden in 20 minutes. There are departures 24/7, with at least 50 crossings per day. This route is particularly popular because it is cheaper than the toll bridge between Denmark and Sweden. After all, a holiday in Scandinavia is expensive enough!
Travel to the Netherlands first:
In most cases, you will first need to travel to the Netherlands. This can be done via three ferry routes: Hull to Rotterdam, Newcastle to Amsterdam, or Harwich to Hook of Holland. Although travelling via France is an option, we find the Netherlands route to be more convenient due to the shorter distance.
From the Netherlands, you will then need to continue your journey to Germany or Denmark.
Ferry Costs
A significant reason to choose this route over the bridge is, as mentioned, the price. As a guide, you can expect the following costs:
- A regular car on the ferry costs 199DKK (approximately £20.30)
- A car using the bridge costs 455DKK (approximately £46.41)
Considering these costs, the ferry is the cheaper option. However, it's important to know how to get to the ferry, as this may also affect the total price of your trip. There are several ways to travel to Helsingør:
- Via the Puttgarden-Rødby crossing, The most popular and straightforward route is the Puttgarden-Rødby route (from €50.50). This ferry service runs from Germany to the Danish island of Lolland, which is connected by bridges to Zealand, where Helsingør is located. We recommend this route because it saves significant travel time and avoids a long detour. After this ferry, you can choose the economical Helsingør-Helsingborg ferry or the Øresund Bridge.
- Via the Rostock-Gedser crossing, Rostock-Gedser is an option but less attractive for British travellers as it involves a longer drive and a longer crossing.
- Driving through Denmark: For those who prefer a long drive over taking a ferry, you can travel towards Copenhagen via Hamburg and Kolding. This is a much longer drive and has the additional cost of the toll bridge between Nyborg and Halsskov (the Great Belt Bridge or Storebæltsbroen), which costs €34 for a car.
Puttgarden-Rødby and Onwards to Sweden
If you decide to take the Puttgarden-Rødby route, Scandlines offers combination tickets. We have researched all prices and identified the most economical ways to travel.
The Two Cheapest Options Are…
Based on an average car with four passengers, the following steps will help you travel as cheaply as possible:
Puttgarden-Rødby + Helsingør-Helsingborg
- Book Puttgarden-Rødby separately with Scandlines (from £43)
- Book Helsingør-Helsingborg with Oresundslinjen (from £23)
= Total: £66
Puttgarden-Rødby + Øresund Bridge
- For Puttgarden-Rødby and the Øresund Bridge, the cheapest option is to book them together through Scandlines
= Total: £79,50 (estimated time saving: 35 to 45 minutes)
Does This Also Apply to Motorhomes and Caravans?
For travellers with a motorhome or caravan, the same advice generally applies. Still, the relative difference is so small (£11 on an amount of £205) that we recommend the combination ticket with the Øresund Bridge.
We hope that the above costs help you make an informed decision. However, we have more useful tips and facts worth considering.
- If you are heading to Halmstad/Gothenburg or Jönköping, the ferry is the ideal option for your onward journey.
- When booking your ticket, you might not see the name Helsingør but the place name Elsinore. This is the English name for Helsingør so that you can select it without worry.
- The Helsingør-Helsingborg ferry is one of the few fully electric ferries.
- Within walking distance of the departure port in Denmark, you will find Kronborg Castle. It's worth skipping a few ferries to visit!
- Forsea previously operated this crossing. Although the web address forseaferries.com is still used, the ØresundsLinjen logo now appears on the website.
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