Ferry to Copenhagen
From Norway and Sweden to Copenhagen
There are many options if you want to travel by ferry to Copenhagen. Currently, the only direct ferry crossing to Copenhagen is from Oslo, Norway. However, if you're coming from Sweden, you can use the Øresund Bridge or take the Helsingborg-Helsingør ferry. The routes from the continent, we'll also discuss on this page
Many options to reach Copenhagen
If you're travelling from Germany, you'll first need to reach Sjaelland (Copenhagen's island) via the Puttgarden-Rødby ferry or the Rostock-Gedser crossing, followed by a drive up to Copenhagen.
We'll also highlight more alternatives for getting to Copenhagen on this page.
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Ferry to Copenhagen Information
Travelling by ferry to Copenhagen is an excellent way to reach the Danish capital well-rested. There are many ways to get to Copenhagen; in this overview, you'll only find the most logical options.
As mentioned, there is a direct connection by ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen. If you're travelling from Sweden and live near Malmö, you can use the Øresund Bridge crossing from Malmö to Copenhagen.
When travelling from Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, France, or most other European countries, it makes sense to travel via the Puttgarden-Rødby ferry to the Sjaelland region and drive from there to Copenhagen.
Travelling to Copenhagen from Germany (via Denmark)
When travelling from the European continent to Copenhagen, you'll need to pass through Germany. From Germany, two ferries sail to Sjaelland, the island on the way to Copenhagen. If you want to take a shortcut, your options are the Puttgarden-Rødby and Rostock-Gedser crossings. Alternatively, you can drive the entire route via the Danish highways.
Travelling to Copenhagen from Norway (via Denmark)
There is a direct crossing from Oslo to Copenhagen, but it might be easier to travel via one of the other ferries. If you live in or near Kristiansand, Langesund, Bergen, or Larvik, you can take a ferry to Hirtshals and then drive from there to Copenhagen. You can also take another crossing on the Aarhus-Odden ferry to reach Copenhagen from northern Denmark.
Alternatively, you could drive from Hirtshals to Sweden via the Öresund Bridge, which is a great option if you need to travel to southern Sweden.
Travelling to Copenhagen from Sweden
When travelling from Sweden to Copenhagen, the most logical route is likely via the Öresund Bridge from Malmö to Copenhagen. However, the Helsingborg-Helsingør crossing could also be a good option if you live further north in Sweden. If you're considering the Gothenburg-Frederikshavn crossing, it might be best if you don't want to spend too much time on a ferry and live in the northern parts of Sweden.
There is no direct ferry crossing from the UK to Copenhagen. We have a guide on how to get from the UK to Denmark by ferry, though. In short: you'll first have to cross from the UK to France or the Netherlands and then drive through Germany and take the ferry there to Denmark.
If we had to make a top list of the best ferry crossings to Copenhagen, then we would list these ferries:
As you can see, there is just one direct ferry to Copenhagen – the others bring you to the vicinity of Copenhagen, so you'll have to make the rest of the trip by car or public transport.
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