Öresundslinjen
Öresundslinjen operates the shortest ferry route to Sweden - Helsingør – Helsingborg across the Øresund in just 20 minutes. Here's what you need to know about the battery-powered ferry line, part of the Molslinjen Group.
About Öresundslinjen
About Öresundslinjen
Öresundslinjen is a Danish-Swedish ferry operator running the shortest and busiest crossing over the Øresund. Helsingør in Denmark and Helsingborg in Sweden lie only around four kilometres apart, and the crossing takes about 20 minutes. Ferries run around the clock, with sailings every 20 minutes during the day. Each year the line carries more than six million passengers, around a million cars and over 400,000 lorries across the strait.
Since January 2023, Öresundslinjen has been part of the Danish Molslinjen, Denmark's largest passenger ferry operator and part of Nordic Ferry Infrastructure. Molslinjen runs several ferry lines across Scandinavia, including the Bornholmslinjen and the Samsølinjen. Booking and check-in accordingly run through the Öresundslinjen website and the Molslinjen app.
From Sundbroen to Öresundslinjen
The line has a chequered history under several names. It was founded in 1996 by Danish shipowner Per Henriksen under the name Sundbroen ("the Sound Bridge"). Already in 1997 it was sold and renamed HH-Ferries, its initials standing for the two port towns of Helsingør and Helsingborg. From 2001 the company operated under Swedish ownership and marketed the route for years under the Scandlines brand.
In 2018 the line renamed itself ForSea Ferries. That same year it converted its two largest ferries, the Tycho Brahe and the Aurora af Helsingborg, to battery power. In battery mode they run completely emission-free and rank among the largest battery-powered ferries in the world.
In January 2023, the Danish and Swedish competition authorities approved the sale of ForSea to Molslinjen. The rename to Öresundslinjen followed in September 2023. The new name puts the line's green credentials front and centre, with the goal of a fully emission-free fleet by 2030.
Öresundslinjen to Sweden
For your trip to Sweden, the route that matters is Helsingør – Helsingborg. Öresundslinjen is the only operator on this route, getting you from the Danish island of Zealand to Skåne in just 20 minutes. Both terminals are centrally located: in Helsingør just a few minutes' walk from the railway station and Kronborg Castle, and in Helsingborg right in the city centre. Up to five ships serve the route, including the three sister vessels Tycho Brahe, Aurora af Helsingborg and Hamlet, each with room for 1,250 passengers and 240 cars.
If you'd rather skip the ferry, you can also reach Sweden via the fixed Øresund Bridge between Copenhagen and Malmö. The short ferry crossing at Helsingør remains the classic alternative, though, particularly if you're arriving from the northern part of Zealand. For everything on the route, ports, check-in and fares, see the Helsingør – Helsingborg route page.
FAQ Öresundslinjen
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers about Öresundslinjen and the ferry to Sweden
Which company owns Öresundslinjen?+
Öresundslinjen has been part of the Danish Molslinjen since 2023, Denmark's largest passenger ferry operator and part of Nordic Ferry Infrastructure. Booking and check-in run through the Öresundslinjen website and the Molslinjen app.
What was Öresundslinjen called before?+
The line was founded in 1996 as Sundbroen and renamed HH-Ferries in 1997. From 2001 it operated under Swedish ownership as Scandlines, then as ForSea Ferries from 2018. Since September 2023 it has traded as Öresundslinjen.
Do the ferries really run on battery power?+
Yes. The two largest ferries, Tycho Brahe and Aurora af Helsingborg, have run on battery power since 2018 and are fully emission-free in battery mode. They rank among the largest battery-powered ferries in the world. The line aims to run its entire fleet emission-free by 2030.
Which ferry route does Öresundslinjen run to Sweden?+
The route that matters is Helsingør – Helsingborg across the Øresund. The crossing takes only around 20 minutes, with ferries running around the clock. You'll find the current timetable and prices on the respective pages.
Is there an alternative to the ferry to Sweden?+
Yes. If you'd rather not cross by ferry, you can take the fixed Øresund Bridge between Copenhagen and Malmö. The Helsingør – Helsingborg ferry remains the shortest crossing, though, and makes for an appealing alternative to the bridge.
Can I bring a car, motorhome or dog?+
Yes. On the Helsingør – Helsingborg route, Öresundslinjen carries cars, motorhomes, motorcycles, cyclists and foot passengers. Your dog is welcome on board too, as long as it's on a lead.