A short Fehmarn Belt crossing between Germany and Denmark — tickets, timetables and car ferry tips.
The puttgarden rødby ferry links the German island of Fehmarn with the Danish island of Lolland across the Fehmarn Belt. It is the shortest sea link on the main road corridor between Hamburg and Copenhagen, which is why the puttgarden rodby ferry is one of the busiest crossings in the region.
Puttgarden ferry terminal sits at the northern tip of Fehmarn, reached via the Fehmarnsund Bridge and the E47. On the Danish side, Rødby ferry terminal — often written Rodby — is located at Rødbyhavn, from where the E47 motorway continues north.
The route carries both passengers and vehicles, from cars and motorcycles to coaches and freight. For international travel it acts as a bridge between the German and Scandinavian road networks, and scandlines puttgarden rodby sailings are a familiar part of many summer road trips.
Schematic illustration only — not a navigational chart.
Travelling on the puttgarden to rodby ferry means departing from Germany. Follow the E47 over Fehmarn to the terminal, where signs lead to ticket checks and boarding lanes. Vehicles queue in lanes and are directed on board by crew.
The crossing itself takes roughly 45 minutes. On arrival in Rødby you drive straight onto the Danish motorway — Copenhagen is around 160 km away. Plan rest stops, fuel and tolls (the Øresund Bridge, if continuing to Sweden) before you go.
The rodby to puttgarden ferry is the return leg from Denmark to Germany. Follow the E47 south through Lolland to Rødbyhavn, check in, and board in the same way.
After arriving in Puttgarden, the road crosses Fehmarn and the Fehmarnsund Bridge before joining the A1 towards Lübeck and Hamburg. Scandlines rodby puttgarden departures follow their own timetable, so check the return schedule separately from your outbound trip.
Puttgarden rodby tickets are sold by the operator for different traveller types. Common categories include car tickets (driver and passengers), motorcycle, caravan or trailer, campervan, bicycle and foot passenger tickets.
Booking considerations: check flexibility, change and refund rules, and whether your ticket is tied to a departure. You can compare puttgarden ferry tickets and rodby ferry tickets on the official site, and use our ticket guide to understand the terms. Puttgarden rodby online booking is available only through official channels.
We do not publish prices. Fares and availability change, so we never quote ticket prices on this site.
The puttgarden rodby ferry timetable and puttgarden rodby ferry schedule are set by the operator and vary by season and day of week.
Danish ferry harbour (illustrative).
On the puttgarden rodby car ferry, arrive at the terminal well before departure, especially in peak season. Show your booking at check-in, follow lane instructions and wait for crew to wave you on board.
Once parked, turn off the engine, apply the handbrake, engage gear and lock the vehicle. Passengers normally must leave the vehicle deck during the crossing. When the ship docks, return to your vehicle only when announced, and drive off carefully in the direction shown.
The puttgarden rodby ferry cost depends on several factors:
The puttgarden rodby crossing usually takes around 45 minutes at sea. Allow extra time for check-in and boarding at the terminal.
The route is known for frequent departures throughout the day, but the exact puttgarden rodby ferry schedule changes by season. Check the official timetable before you travel.
Puttgarden rodby ferry booking is made through the operator's official website, app or terminal sales points. This website does not take bookings.
The puttgarden rodby ferry price depends on vehicle category, number of passengers, date, time and ticket type. Current fares are only shown in the official booking tool.
Yes. Rødby is the Danish spelling; Rodby is a common English spelling used when the letter ø is not available.
Yes, the puttgarden rodby car ferry carries caravans, trailers and motorhomes. They are priced in different categories from standard cars, so declare your vehicle accurately.
Carry a valid passport or national ID card. Germany and Denmark are both in the Schengen Area, but temporary border controls can apply.
Yes, foot passengers and cyclists can usually travel. Check the official site for current conditions and terminal access.
A fixed road and rail tunnel between Fehmarn and Lolland is under construction. Opening dates and the future of the ferry service are matters for the relevant authorities and the operator, so follow official news.
Live timetables and fares are published only by the official operator.