Plan your Rødby to Puttgarden ferry journey with departure-port guidance, operator information and onward travel from Puttgarden. Compare sailings and fares for your travel dates.
Choose Denmark as your place of departure, then select Rødby - Puttgarden. If the ports are grouped under an island or region, choose that place of departure or “Show all routes”. Enter your dates and confirm the direction shown before booking. Search all ferry routes.
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The Rødby to Puttgarden crossing links Rødby in Denmark with Puttgarden in Germany.
For a departure from Rødby, start by locating the ferry terminal and checking how to reach the correct boarding point. Rødbyhavn is on Lolland in southern Denmark. The E47 motorway begins close to the ferry terminal and runs north towards Copenhagen.
On the other side of the crossing, Puttgarden is your arrival port. Fehmarn is easiest by road or bicycle, with Puttgarden forming the island’s main ferry gateway toward Denmark.
Compare the Rødby departure and Puttgarden arrival on the same dated itinerary. Sailing times and intermediate calls can differ between directions, so use the Rødby to Puttgarden result when planning your trip rather than assuming the outward timetable applies in reverse.
Check the total cost for everyone travelling, including any vehicle, reserved seat, cabin or other option offered. A later arrival in Puttgarden may affect your next connection or accommodation, so compare the whole journey as well as the fare.
Travelling the other way? Read the Puttgarden to Rødby ferry guide.
Compare the operators and departures offered for your dates. The sailing result confirms the carrier, vessel and travel options for that journey.
ScandlinesScandlines is listed in FerryEU’s guide to this crossing. Search the Rødby to Puttgarden direction to see which departures and ticket types are offered for your date.
Check the vessel, boarding arrangements at Rødby, baggage allowance and any vehicle or accommodation options in the selected sailing. The return leg can have a different schedule or ship.
Rødbyhavn is on Lolland in southern Denmark. The E47 motorway begins close to the ferry terminal and runs north towards Copenhagen.
For your Rødby to Puttgarden sailing, arrange your journey to Rødby around the check-in deadline. The ferry may use a different entrance or terminal from other services at the same harbour. Check the boarding instructions before booking a connecting train, bus or taxi.
Puttgarden ferry terminal occupies the northern tip of Fehmarn and is directly integrated with the road route towards Lübeck and Hamburg.
After the ferry reaches Puttgarden, allow time for disembarkation before a collection or onward connection. Check where passengers leave the terminal and whether your next stop is within walking distance or requires a transfer.
Use the facilities listed for the ship on your departure. Vessel assignments and onboard services can change.
Grab a meal, snack or coffee while crossing the Fehmarn Belt.
Use the short journey to browse the onboard shop.
Indoor seating and deck space provide a short break from driving.
The service is engineered around quick loading and unloading for road travellers.
The Rødby to Puttgarden journey crosses between Denmark and Germany. Check the current entry and travel-document requirements for your nationality and itinerary, together with the operator’s boarding instructions.
Use the terminal named on the Rødby booking confirmation. Plan the approach, parking or drop-off before departure; the town centre or railway station may be some distance from check-in.
Check names and travel details before you arrive. If taking a vehicle, enter its full dimensions and include trailers, roof loads or rear-mounted equipment where required.
Use current official guidance for documents, entry permissions and any vehicle or pet requirements that apply to your journey. Requirements depend on your circumstances and can change.
Fehmarn is easiest by road or bicycle, with Puttgarden forming the island’s main ferry gateway toward Denmark.
Flat terrain and dedicated routes make cycling one of the best ways to explore the island.
Bus services connect Puttgarden with Burg and other parts of Fehmarn.
The ferry creates a direct road link toward Denmark, while the Fehmarnsund Bridge connects south toward Lübeck and Hamburg.
For an onward connection from Puttgarden, include time to leave the ship and terminal. Check local transport for the actual arrival day, especially if the ferry arrives early in the morning or late at night. A nearby hotel or a later connection may give more flexibility if the crossing is delayed.
Explore PuttgardenSearch nearby dates and compare the complete journey when considering another crossing. Different ports can change your transfer time, onward drive or overnight plans.
Return journey: Puttgarden to Rødby · Browse all ferry routes
Check the sailing time shown for your selected Rødby to Puttgarden departure. A timetable for the opposite direction may have different calls, departure patterns or overnight timings. Allow additional time at both ports for check-in, boarding and disembarkation.
FerryEU’s guide to this crossing lists Scandlines. Search the Rødby to Puttgarden direction and your travel date to confirm which operators and departures are available.
Rødbyhavn is on Lolland in southern Denmark. The E47 motorway begins close to the ferry terminal and runs north towards Copenhagen. Use the terminal and check-in deadline specified on your booking confirmation.
Check the travel categories offered for the selected Rødby to Puttgarden departure. The choices depend on the operator and vessel; do not assume every sailing accepts both vehicles and foot passengers. Enter all travellers and the correct vehicle dimensions before comparing fares.
Compare the dates and departure times that work for your trip. Check the total for passengers, any vehicle and accommodation, then compare ticket flexibility and the onward journey from Puttgarden. Prices depend on the sailing and available capacity.
Fehmarn is easiest by road or bicycle, with Puttgarden forming the island’s main ferry gateway toward Denmark. Allow time to disembark and reach your onward transport before a timed connection.
Use the return-trip option in the search and check both directions and dates before booking. The Puttgarden to Rødby guide covers the opposite departure port. Availability and sailing times can differ between the two legs.
Check the sailing from Rødby, arrival in Puttgarden and travel options before confirming your reservation.
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