Puttgarden (DE) – Rødby (DK)

The ferry crossing connecting north Germany (Fehmarn island connected to the mainland by the Fehmarnsundbrücke bridge) with the Danish Lolland island. The port in Puttgarden is the most northerly port of Germany, which is served by Scandlines. Every half hour ferries depart from Puttgarden for the Danish port Rødby, the trip takes only 45 minutes. The Puttgarden - Rødby and vice versa crossing constitutes an important element of the Hamburg - Copenhagen route. For those who want to get to Sweden, there is a convenient Helsingor - Helsingborg connection.

Shipowner: Scandlines

Crossing duration: 45 minutes (about 18 km distance)

Crossing frequency: more than 50 x a day

Alternative connection: Rostock – Gedser

You can reach the port of Puttgarden – from Hamburg via the A1 autobahn, and then via road E47 (B207) directly to the port (Puttgarden Fährhafen) on Fehmarn island.