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Puttgarden to Rodby ferry

The shortcut to Copenhagen and Sweden

This crossing might not immediately ring a bell for everyone, but it is extremely popular. This ferry can significantly shorten your journey to Copenhagen and Sweden, among other destinations. The crossing from Puttgarden (Germany) to Rรธdby (Denmark) covers a distance of approximately 12 miles

Fastest Route to Copenhagen and Sweden

This ferry is one of the busiest routes to Scandinavia. Scandlines operates this crossing more than 40 times a day. The crossing itself takes about 45 minutes, directly connecting Northern Germany to Denmark and significantly shortening your journey.

Ferry Map: ferry routes Puttgarden-Rodby & Rostock-Gedser

Use the interactive map to find the right crossing and ferry company. You can zoom in and out and view the routes in the ports. On this map, you can see both the route from Puttgarden to Rรธdby and the route from Rostock to Gedser.

At FerryGoGo, we help you find the best route to your destination, and this often involves taking a ferry. For example, if you are travelling to Copenhagen or Sweden, you can significantly shorten your journey by taking the ferry from Puttgarden to Rรธdby. This route can also be combined with the Helsingรธr-Helsingborg ferry or the ร˜resund Bridge to Sweden.

Relevant crossings to combine with Puttgarden-Rodby and alternatives

Popular
Scandlines

Puttgarden-Rรธdby

Scandlines
45 mins.
11 miles
continuous
From: £52.00
Popular
Forsea

Helsingor-Helsingborg

Forsea
20 Minutes
2 miles
continuous
From: £33.00

Oresund Bridge Copenhagen Malmo

Scandlines
19 minutes
5 Miles
continuous
From: £63.00

Ferry from Puttgarden to Rรธdby

The Puttgarden-Rรธdby crossing is a popular option for those travelling by car to Denmark, Copenhagen, or Sweden. The ferry sails from Germany to the Danish island of Sjรฆlland, where Copenhagen is located and where the ร˜resund Bridge connects Denmark to Sweden.

The Crossing in Brief

  • Germany (Puttgarden) โžœ Denmark (Rรธdby)
  • Duration: 45 min
  • Ferry Company: Scandlines
  • Best Alternative: Driving north via the Little Belt Bridge

There are two short routes from Germany to Denmark. On the left side of the map is Puttgarden-Rรธdby, and on the right side is Rostock-Gedser. These ferry services are commonly used to travel to the Danish island of Sjรฆlland, but they are also very suitable for travellers heading to Sweden.

The Puttgarden-Rรธdby crossing is particularly popular with a lot of travellers due to its location and short travel time. The ferry shortens the drive to Copenhagen and Sweden by 87 miles. A quick walk on the deck is a welcome break from the long drive for many.

Schedule for Puttgarden-Rรธdby

The ferry from Puttgarden to Rรธdby is one of the most popular crossings in Europe. Therefore, the ferry operates very frequently, running day and night. Departures are every half hour at:

  • Quarter past the hour
  • Quarter to the hour

Sailing Time for Puttgarden-Rรธdby

The crossing between Germany and Denmark takes only 45 minutes.

How early should you be present? Check-in at the ports is possible until 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. However, we recommend arriving earlier for a comfortable trip.

Tickets for Scandlines

Tickets for the Puttgarden-Rรธdby ferry can be ordered in the following ways:

  • By phone
  • At the port
  • Online

Choosing the online option is advisable. If you buy tickets at the port or order them by phone, an additional fee of 13 pounds will be added to the price.

Combination Tickets for Sweden

Travellers heading to Sweden have the option to reserve their ferry tickets for the Helsingborg-Helsingรธr crossing or tickets for the ร˜resund Bridge directly when making their purchase.

The bridge is the fastest option, and costs vary depending on your travel preferences. You can compare these costs by entering the details of your vehicle and travel party in the Scandlines booking module.

These are the Scandlines crossings; this is the fastest route, and you can buy combi tickets for this route. You will be travelling via Copenhagen to Sweden (Malmรถ) on this route.

Popular
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Puttgarden-Rรธdby

Scandlines
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continuous
From: £52.00
Popular
Forsea

Helsingor-Helsingborg

Forsea
20 Minutes
continuous
From: £33.00

Oresund Bridge Copenhagen Malmo

Scandlines
19 minutes
continuous
From: £63.00

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