Compare Frederikshavn to Gothenburg ferry tickets with Stena Line on the direct 3 hour 30 minute Kattegat crossing between northern Denmark and Sweden.
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Frederikshavn–Gothenburg is Stena Line’s direct Denmark–Sweden route across the Kattegat. The current published crossing time is three hours and 30 minutes.
The route is suitable for cars, motorcycles, cyclists and foot passengers. Some departures outside terminal opening hours are vehicle-only, so foot travellers should check the booking result and terminal hours carefully.
Frederikshavn connects quickly with the E45 through Jutland, while Gothenburg provides direct access to Sweden’s E6 road corridor towards Oslo and Malmö.
Timetables can change between seasons and weekdays. Check the live result for the exact sailing date, vessel and check-in requirement before arranging tightly timed onward plans.
If you are connecting to accommodation, another ferry or ground transport, leave a sensible margin after the scheduled arrival. Weather, port traffic and boarding operations can occasionally affect the final timing.
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Stena LineCrossing time: About 3 hours 30 minutes
Stena Line operates the route with large passenger and vehicle ferries including Stena Danica and Stena Jutlandica.
Use the operator confirmation for the correct check-in area, terminal instructions and arrival deadline. Port procedures can vary by passenger type and sailing.
Frederikshavn ferry terminal is on the north-east coast of Jutland with direct road access from the E45. The railway and bus station are within walking distance for foot passengers.
The Denmark terminal is near Masthugget on the Göta River. Stena Line also has a separate Germany terminal for Kiel, so use the correct terminal instructions.
At around three and a half hours, the route offers time for a meal, shopping or simply watching the Kattegat from the passenger lounges.
Restaurant, café and bar choices vary by ship and sailing.
Use the crossing for shopping and travel essentials.
Public seating and Stena Plus options provide places to relax.
Cars, motorcycles, bicycles and other bookable vehicles are carried.
The assigned vessel can change. Treat the live booking result and operator information as definitive for facilities, accessibility, seating, accommodation and pet arrangements.
The route accepts foot passengers, but Stena Line notes that departures outside terminal opening hours can be vehicle-only. Check your chosen sailing before travelling to the port.
Carry accepted identification for the Denmark–Sweden journey.
Follow the correct check-in lane and arrive before the published closing time.
Foot passengers cannot board departures outside the relevant terminal opening hours.
From Gothenburg, the E6 continues north towards Oslo and south towards Malmö, while inland routes connect towards Stockholm and the lakes region.
The ferry’s city location makes it useful for both road trips and short breaks without a car.
Compare Ferry RoutesThe shortest sea crossing is not always the best overall journey. Compare departure port, sailing length, operator and onward travel after arrival.
Stena Line currently publishes a crossing time of about 3 hours 30 minutes.
Stena Line operates the direct Frederikshavn–Gothenburg ferry.
Yes. Cars, motorcycles and other bookable vehicles are carried.
Yes on eligible departures. Stena Line notes that boarding outside terminal opening hours may be vehicle-only.
Yes. Cyclists can travel, subject to the current booking and check-in rules.
Stena Danica and Stena Jutlandica are the main ships named on current route information.
Use Stena Line’s Denmark terminal for Frederikshavn, not the separate Germany/Kiel terminal.
Carry a valid passport or accepted national identity document in line with Stena Line’s current requirements.
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3h 30m crossing
Stena Line
Direct Denmark–Sweden
Cars & foot passengers
