Port of Rødby: getting there & terminal
The ferry port is in Rødbyhavn on Lolland's southern edge, right at the end of the E47. Here's how to get there by car, train and bus, and how check-in works.
- Færgestationsvej 5, 4970 Rødby
- Right at the end of the E47
- Train to Maribo, then bus 720R
Getting to Rødby ferry terminal
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The Scandlines terminal in Rødbyhavn is at Færgestationsvej 5, 4970 Rødby, on the southern edge of the island of Lolland. It could hardly be easier to find: the E47 motorway practically ends at check-in, and the port belongs to the ferry operator itself. The best destination to enter in your satnav is "Rødby-Puttgarden Scandlines Check-in".
Getting there by car
From Copenhagen, take the E47 south; at the Køge interchange, stay on the E47 towards Rødby. The route crosses the Farø Bridges to Falster and goes through the Guldborgsund Tunnel to Lolland, about 160 kilometres in total and roughly an hour and a half to two hours' drive. Just before the end of the motorway, take exit 50 "Rødbyhavn/Puttgarden"; from there it is only a few hundred metres to the check-in lanes, and everything is signposted "Rødbyhavn/Ferry".
Coming from Sweden, the Øresund Bridge near Copenhagen brings you onto the same route. Plan your arrival so that you are through check-in no later than 15 minutes before departure; with 30 minutes to spare the journey is more relaxed.
Getting there by train and bus
There is currently no train to the ferry terminal itself. The journey takes three steps: from København H (Copenhagen Central Station), take the train to Nykøbing Falster (about an hour and twenty minutes), change there to the local train towards Nakskov and ride to Maribo (around 25 minutes). At Maribo station, bus 720R towards Rødby Færge takes over; it takes about 40 minutes and stops right at the ferry terminal.
The connections are designed around a roughly hourly pattern but don't match every departure. Check the whole journey for your day of travel in the Danish journey planner Rejseplanen rather than planning with fixed intervals.
Check-in and boarding
With a vehicle, the procedure is the same as in Puttgarden: the blue lane is for cars up to six metres, using number plate recognition or your booking number at the machine. The staffed yellow lane takes longer vehicles, cars with caravans or trailers, motorcycles, bicycles, travellers with reduced mobility and anyone buying a ticket on the spot. Check-in opens two hours before departure and closes 15 minutes beforehand.
As a foot passenger, go into the terminal building, scan your ticket at the entrance to the boarding bridge and take the stairs straight on board. Allow five to ten minutes for the walk from the building to the bridge; you must be at the bridge no later than 15 minutes before departure. The full process is on the Check-in page, and the German side on the Port of Puttgarden page.
Onward travel from Rødby
You drive off the ship straight onto the E47 towards Copenhagen; the From Rødby to Copenhagen page covers the whole journey to the Danish capital. If you are continuing to Sweden, you can combine the crossing with the Øresund Bridge; the options are compared on the To Sweden via Fehmarn page. Rødbyhavn itself is a small ferry town where everything is close by: if you are waiting for bus 720R, you'll find a supermarket and a snack bar in town.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Port of Rødby
What address should I enter in my satnav? +
Færgestationsvej 5, 4970 Rødby, Denmark. The best destination to enter in your satnav is Rødby-Puttgarden Scandlines Check-in; check-in is right at the end of the E47.
Is there a train to the ferry terminal? +
No. Take the train to Maribo and from there bus 720R to Rødby Færge, right at the terminal. Rejseplanen shows the current connection.
How far is Copenhagen? +
About 160 kilometres via the E47, roughly an hour and a half to two hours' drive over the Farø Bridges and through the Guldborgsund Tunnel.
When do I need to be at check-in? +
Check-in closes 15 minutes before departure; we recommend allowing at least 30 minutes. As a foot passenger, factor in the walk from the terminal building to the boarding bridge. Details on the Check-in page.
Can I still buy a ticket at the port? +
Yes, in the staffed yellow lane and at the terminal. Booking online is considerably cheaper, though; the fares are explained on the Tickets & prices page.