Ferry to Sweden
Frederikshavn – Gothenburg
From Jutland straight to Gothenburg
- Up to 6 departures daily – all year round
- 3 hr 15 min crossing with Stena Line
- Bring your car, motorhome, or travel as a foot passenger
Frederikshavn – Gothenburg
The direct ferry link between Denmark and Gothenburg
The Frederikshavn–Gothenburg route crosses the Kattegat between the port town in northern Jutland and Sweden's second-largest city – in around 3.5 hours. It's one of the longest-running ferry links on the Kattegat – the first modern scheduled ferry ran here back in 1936, and Stena Line has been the sole operator since 1982, making this crossing one of the most reliable ways between Denmark and Sweden.
Stena Line runs the RoRo ferries Stena Danica and Stena Jutlandica on this route, with up to 6 departures a day, year-round. On board you'll find a buffet restaurant, a bar, the Stena Plus Lounge, a duty-free shop, and free Wi-Fi. Whether you're bringing a car, motorbike, or motorhome, Frederikshavn–Gothenburg is a fast, comfortable way into Scandinavia and a handy starting point for road trips on to Oslo, Stockholm, or along Sweden's west coast.
- Crossing time
- 3 hr 15 min
- Operator
- Stena Line
- Frequency
- up to 6x daily
- From price
- auto
Next departures
Terminal & directions
Port info for both terminals
Addresses, opening hours, directions, and parking for the Stena Line terminals in Frederikshavn and Gothenburg.
Frederikshavn
Departure port · Denmark
Stena Line Denmark A/SFærgehavnsvej 109900 Frederikshavn, DenmarkKarte & Infos →[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Opening hours
- Mon – Thu
- 8:00 – 19:45
- Friday
- 6:45 – 19:45
- Saturday
- 6:45 – 20:30
- Sunday
- 9:00 – 20:00
Outside these hours: boarding is only possible with a vehicle – no boarding for foot passengers.
Parking (foot passengers)
- Car park 1
- Sydhavnsvej 4
- Car park 2
- Læsøgade 4
Fee applies · Credit card or DKK coins, no change given · About 500 m to the terminal via footbridge
Check-in
- With vehicle
- from 60 min before
- Foot passengers
- from 45 min before
- Check-in closes
- 30 min before
Vehicles arriving late cannot be accepted – allow plenty of buffer time.
Facilities
- Passenger lounge
- Free Wi-Fi
- Vending machines
- Car rental
- Children's play area
- Accessible toilets
- Tourist information
Gothenburg
Arrival port · Sweden · Denmark terminal
Stena Line · Denmark terminalEmigrantvägen 20413 27 Gothenburg, SwedenKarte & Infos →[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Opening hours
- Sun & Mon
- 6:30 – 18:30
- Tue – Fri
- 7:30 – 18:30
- Saturday
- 7:30 – 15:00
- Mon – Thu
- 6:30 – 21:00
- Friday
- 6:30 – 20:30
- Sat & Sun
- 6:30 – 21:00
Outside these hours: boarding is only possible with a vehicle – no boarding for foot passengers.
Parking
- 1 hour
- SEK 18
- 1 day
- SEK 160
Main car park open daily from 06:30, including for night departures. Payment by card (Mastercard, VISA, and others). 2 accessible parking spaces per floor.
Check-in
- With vehicle
- from 60 min before
- Foot passengers
- from 45 min before
- Check-in closes
- 30 min before
Vehicles arriving late cannot be accepted – allow plenty of buffer time.
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- Vending machines
- Baby changing room
- Drop-off area
- Accessible toilets
FAQ Frederikshavn – Gothenburg
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers about the Frederikshavn–Gothenburg ferry route
How long is the crossing from Frederikshavn to Gothenburg?+
Crossing time is between 3 hours 15 minutes (Stena Jutlandica) and 3 hours 30 minutes (Stena Danica), depending on the ship in service.
How many departures are there per day?+
Stena Line runs 3 to 6 departures a day in each direction, depending on the season and day of the week. The route operates year-round.
In summer and on weekends, it's worth booking early, as popular departures can sell out fast.
Which ships run the Frederikshavn–Gothenburg route?+
On this route, Stena Line operates the two RoRo ferries Stena Danica and Stena Jutlandica. Both ships are cashless – on board, you can only pay by VISA or Mastercard (debit or credit).
Can I bring my car, motorhome, or motorbike?+
Yes. You can bring cars, motorbikes, motorhomes, and caravans on this route. The ferries have large vehicle decks that take vehicles of all sizes.
Note that the fare rises with the size and length of your vehicle.
What's the latest I can check in?+
Check-in opens 60 minutes before departure for travellers with a vehicle and 45 minutes before departure for foot passengers. Check-in closes 30 minutes before the scheduled departure for all passengers.
Vehicles arriving late cannot be accepted, so allow plenty of buffer time.
Can I travel as a foot passenger?+
Generally, yes – foot passengers are welcome on this route. Note: for departures outside terminal opening hours, boarding is only possible with a vehicle.
Foot passenger tickets are also only available at the terminal itself and can't be booked online.
Can I bring my pet on the ferry?+
Yes, pets are allowed on the Frederikshavn–Gothenburg route. You have a few options: keep your pet in your own vehicle, book an add-on pet transport box, or reserve a pet-friendly cabin.
Guide, hearing, and autism assistance dogs travel free of charge and have unrestricted access to all passenger areas.