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Tickets bought at the terminal regularly cost significantly more. Saver fares are online-only and need a little lead time – for cars the difference adds up quickly.
Route · Baltic Sea · Scandlines
The short Baltic hop between Germany and Denmark: around 2 hours at sea, up to 9 daily sailings on Scandlines' hybrid ferries – and the fastest way from Berlin to Copenhagen by car.
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Operator | Ship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:15 | 06:15 | 120 min | Scandlines | Scandlines vessel |
| 06:00 | 08:00 | 120 min | Scandlines | Berlin |
| 09:00 | 11:00 | 120 min | Scandlines | Berlin |
| 11:15 | 13:15 | 120 min | Scandlines | Berlin |
| 13:30 | 15:30 | 120 min | Scandlines | Berlin |
| 15:45 | 17:45 | 120 min | Scandlines | Berlin |
| 18:00 | 20:00 | 120 min | Scandlines | Berlin |
| 20:15 | 22:15 | 120 min | Scandlines | Berlin |
| 22:30 | 00:30 (+1) | 120 min | Scandlines | Berlin |
From Rostock's overseas port the ferry passes Warnemünde and crosses the Baltic to Gedser on the island of Falster – Denmark's southernmost point, right at the start of the E55 towards Copenhagen.
Put your trip together – we calculate with the live daily prices of each sailing. Scandlines prices by demand: midweek and off-peak departures are noticeably cheaper.
How the total price adds up
Both Scandlines routes cross to Denmark – your starting point decides.
from Mecklenburg
Fehmarnbelt route
Rule of thumb: east of Berlin go via Rostock, west of Lübeck via Puttgarden – to Copenhagen both take about the same time.
Short, frequent and perfectly placed for anyone travelling between Berlin, eastern Germany or Poland and Denmark or Scandinavia.
It's just over two hours up the A19 to the port – add the crossing and Copenhagen is about 6 hours from Berlin door to door.
Two of the world's largest hybrid ferries serve the route: quiet, modern ships with a restaurant, shop and plenty of open deck.
Two hours of break instead of motorway: have lunch, watch the sea, stretch your legs – and arrive in Denmark rested.
What the live data and experience have taught us – for a cheaper, easier crossing.
Tickets bought at the terminal regularly cost significantly more. Saver fares are online-only and need a little lead time – for cars the difference adds up quickly.
Friday afternoon and Sunday evening are the most expensive slots. Tuesday to Thursday plus early and late sailings are almost always the cheapest in the timetable above.
The very early and late departures are often noticeably cheaper, with shorter check-in queues. On a 2-hour crossing you won't need a cabin anyway.
On this route pets sail at no extra charge and without advance booking – on deck in the designated areas or in your own vehicle. Don't forget the EU pet passport and microchip.
Roof boxes, bike racks and trailers count towards length and height. Underdeclare and you'll pay a surcharge at the terminal – far more than booking the right size upfront.
To Denmark with your dog
Denmark is a dream destination for holidays with a dog – and on Rostock–Gedser your four-legged friend sails at no extra cost. No transfers, no flight crate, just two hours of fresh sea air.
Around 2 hours – between 1:45 and 2 hours depending on the sailing. The short crossing makes the route popular for day trips to Denmark as well.
Foot passengers from about €15, a car including passengers from about €65 on a saver fare (one way, low season). Prices are strongly demand-driven – the timetable above shows today's rates.
Scandlines operates a dense schedule with up to 9 daily sailings per direction, spread from early morning to late evening. Exact times vary by season.
From Berlin, eastern Germany and Poland, Rostock–Gedser is usually the faster, more relaxed choice towards Copenhagen. From Hamburg and western Germany, Puttgarden–Rødby with its 45-minute crossing is the shorter link.
Yes – pets travel free of charge on this route and without advance booking, on deck in the designated areas or in your own vehicle. An EU pet passport and microchip are mandatory.
In Rostock, 30–45 minutes before departure with a vehicle (check-in closes shortly before sailing), 30 minutes on foot. In Gedser a little less lead time is fine – the port is small and quick to pass through.
All Scandlines sailings between Rostock and Gedser with today's prices in one view – booked directly with the operator, no extra fees.
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