Puttgarden - Rødby timetable
Choose your date to see departures in both directions with arrival time and duration. The table shows scheduled departures and is not a real-time disruption alert. In high winds or during maintenance, Scandlines may move or cancel individual sailings.
Vogelfluglinie timetable to Denmark
Puttgarden-Rødby across the Fehmarn Belt is the link between Germany and Denmark with the most departures. The timetable above covers this route only: Scandlines usually sails every 30 minutes during the day, with up to 45 departures each way per day; there are fewer sailings at night. Everything else about the route is on the Puttgarden-Rødby ferry page.
That makes planning unusually easy: rather than planning your trip around the ship, you simply drive to the port and take the next departure. On the Vogelfluglinie between Hamburg and Copenhagen, the ferry is part of the drive rather than a fixed appointment. With a vehicle, though, what counts is space on board rather than the departure: on holiday weekends, spaces for motorhomes and cars with caravans or trailers sell out sooner than passenger places.
First and last ferry, today's departures
The timetable opens on today's date. Departures are listed from the first to the last ferry of the day; those that have already left today are greyed out, and the next departure is highlighted. For another day, choose the date above; "Today" takes you back.
The frequency depends on the time of day and your day of travel. So check your specific date above rather than assuming the pattern of another day. For the opposite direction, switch to the return journey; each direction has its own list of departures.
Delays, cancellations and storms
Departure times are scheduled times. In high winds or during maintenance, Scandlines may move or cancel sailings, and the crossing may take longer because of the weather. Your rights in the event of delays and cancellations are governed by EU passenger rights for sea travel.
On your day of travel: is my ferry running?
Check directly with Scandlines on the day you travel whether your departure is running as planned. With a Standard or Flex ticket you can take another departure on the same day at no extra cost; what applies to each fare is on the Tickets & prices page. For questions about your booking, contact customer service.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the timetable
How often does the Puttgarden-Rødby ferry run? +
Usually every 30 minutes during the day, with up to 45 departures each way per day in total. There are fewer sailings at night; the times above for your specific date are the ones to rely on.
When are the first and last ferries? +
That depends on your day of travel. Choose your date above: the list starts with the first and ends with the last departure of the day, in both directions.
Which ferries are still running today? +
The timetable opens on today's date. Ferries that have already left are greyed out, and the next departure is highlighted.
How long does the crossing take? +
45 minutes for the roughly 20 kilometres across the Fehmarn Belt. In high winds it can take a little longer.
What happens in a storm, or if my sailing is delayed or cancelled? +
In high winds or during maintenance, Scandlines may move or cancel sailings. Check your departure with Scandlines on the day you travel. Your rights in the event of delays and cancellations are governed by EU passenger rights for sea travel.
Do I have to book a fixed departure? +
Standard and Flex tickets are valid for every departure on your day of travel; only the Low Price ticket ties you to the ferry you booked. The differences are explained on the Tickets & prices page.
Does the timetable cover the return journey too? +
Yes, the overview shows departures in both directions, from Puttgarden and from Rødby.
When do I need to be at check-in? +
No later than 15 minutes before departure; we recommend at least 30 minutes. The lanes and the procedure are described on the Check-in page.