Ferry to Sweden
Puttgarden – Rødby + Øresund Bridge
The fastest route across the Fehmarn Belt and on over the Øresund Bridge to Malmö, Sweden
- Departures every 30 minutes – round the clock, up to 43 times a day
- Just a 45-minute crossing over the Fehmarn Belt with Scandlines hybrid ferries
- Combined ferry + Øresund Bridge ticket for a car including up to 9 people – cheaper than booking separately
Puttgarden - Rødby + Øresund Bridge
About the Vogelfluglinie and the Øresund Bridge crossing to Sweden
The Vogelfluglinie route between Puttgarden and Rødby is the fastest way across the Baltic by car en route to Sweden, and with the combined ticket you only need a single booking. The Fehmarn Belt crossing takes 45 minutes into Denmark, from where you drive through Zealand and straight over the Øresund Bridge to Malmö. From Rødby, it's around 2.5 hours to southern Sweden.
The route is operated year-round by Scandlines with modern hybrid ferries. During the day, a ferry departs every 30 minutes, up to 43 times a day, round the clock. On board you'll find a cafeteria, Starbucks coffee, a travel shop, a sun deck, a children's play area, and free Wi-Fi. The combined ticket is flexible: you can use the Øresund Bridge up to 7 days after the ferry crossing.
- Crossing
- 45 min
- Operator
- Scandlines
- Frequency
- up to 43× daily
- From price
- €61
Next departures Puttgarden
Route guide
Puttgarden - Rødby: the route guide
Everything you need to know about the Vogelfluglinie route from Puttgarden to Rødby and the combined ticket with the Øresund Bridge: getting to the terminal on Fehmarn, checking in, the crossing over the Fehmarn Belt, and the onward drive to Malmö.
Getting to the Puttgarden ferry terminal
The terminal sits at the northern tip of the island of Fehmarn – the address for your sat nav is Fährhafenstraße, 23769 Fehmarn (Puttgarden). Coming from Hamburg or further south, you stay on the A1 the whole way; past Lübeck it continues as the E47, crosses the Fehmarnsund Bridge onto the island, and runs straight to the toll lanes at the terminal, no detours. At the terminal, drive your vehicle directly into the check-in lanes.
Check-in for the Fehmarn Belt crossing
The Vogelfluglinie runs a shuttle-style service: by day a ferry departs every 30 minutes, at night hourly, up to 43 times a day, round the clock. Since you're not tied to a fixed departure, it's enough to be at check-in in the terminal at least 15 minutes before the sailing you want; the crossing itself takes 45 minutes.
Have a valid ID card or passport ready. Spot checks at the border are possible on the way into Scandinavia.
On board the hybrid ferries
Scandlines operates modern hybrid ferries on the Fehmarn Belt, including ships like the Schleswig-Holstein and the Prins Richard – one of the largest hybrid ferry fleets anywhere. For the brief 45-minute crossing you'll find a cafeteria (Scandlines Food Express), Starbucks coffee, a travel shop, a sun deck, a children's play area, and free Wi-Fi. You won't need a cabin for this short daytime crossing.
Vehicles and the onward journey
Cars, motorhomes, and motorcycles are all welcome; the car fare covers vehicles up to 6 metres long including up to nine people, and motorcycles have their own fare. Your dog can travel too: on a lead or in a carrier, they're allowed in all non-carpeted areas outside the buffet. A reservation isn't compulsory, but booking online saves money compared with the port price.
In Rødby, you drive off the ferry and take the E47 towards Copenhagen, around 160 kilometres and just under two hours. South of Copenhagen, switch to the E20 and cross the Øresund Bridge to Malmö; from Rødby to southern Sweden is around two and a half hours.
Combined ticket and fares
What sets this route apart is the combined ticket: the ferry crossing and the Øresund Bridge toll are bundled into a single booking, and together they cost less than buying the ferry and the bridge separately. It comes as a Standard, a flexible Flex, and a motorcycle variant, each paired with the Øresund Bridge. You don't have to use the bridge on the same day: the bridge ticket can be redeemed up to seven days after the outbound crossing.
If you only want the ferry without the bridge, there are three fares. Low Price is the cheapest – online booking only, tied to the departure you book, and non-changeable. Standard is noticeably cheaper online than at the counter and can be used flexibly on the day of travel. Flex is the most expensive, valid for three months, with free rebooking and cancellation. There's also a discounted day return ticket for outbound and return on the same day. Current prices are shown in the booking window; an overview is on the prices page.
FAQ Puttgarden – Rødby + Øresund Bridge
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers about the Puttgarden – Rødby ferry route and the combined ticket with the Øresund Bridge to Sweden
How often does the ferry run between Puttgarden and Rødby?+
The ferry runs every 30 minutes during the day and hourly at night – round the clock, 365 days a year. At weekends the night schedule can shift to 40-minute intervals. That adds up to up to 43 departures a day. A reservation isn't strictly required, but it's worth making one, since booking online saves you 5% compared with the port price.
How long is the crossing from Puttgarden to Rødby?+
The crossing over the Fehmarn Belt takes 45 minutes. You need to check in at the Puttgarden terminal at least 15 minutes before departure. The route covers around 18.5 km.
What does the combined ferry + Øresund Bridge ticket to Sweden cost?+
Scandlines offers a combined ticket that bundles the ferry crossing and the Øresund Bridge toll into one, at a lower total price than booking the two separately. Available options:
Standard + Øresund Bridge (one way)
Flex + Øresund Bridge (one way, free rebooking and cancellation)
Motorcycle + Øresund Bridge (one way)
The car price applies to vehicles up to 6 m long, including up to 9 people. Current prices are shown in the booking window.
Do I have to cross the Øresund Bridge on the same day as the ferry?+
No, you don't have to use the Øresund Bridge on the same day as the ferry crossing. With a combined booking, you can redeem the bridge ticket within 7 days of the outbound date, or up to 7 days before the return date.
What does the Puttgarden – Rødby ferry cost without the Øresund Bridge?+
The ferry alone, without the Øresund Bridge, comes in three categories:
Low Price: the cheapest fare – online booking only, valid solely for the booked departure, non-changeable.
Standard: noticeably cheaper booked online than at the port counter – flexible use on the day of travel.
Flex: the most expensive fare – valid for 3 months, free rebooking and cancellation.
There's also a discounted day return ticket (outbound and return). All car prices apply to vehicles up to 6 m, including up to 9 people. Current prices are shown in the booking window.
How do I get from Rødby to Malmö via the Øresund Bridge?+
From Rødby, take the E47 towards Copenhagen (around 160 km, roughly 1 hr 45 min). South of Copenhagen, switch to the E20 across the Øresund Bridge to Malmö. The total journey time from Rødby to Malmö is around 2.5 hours. The bridge is open around the clock.
What's on board the ferry?+
On board the Scandlines hybrid ferries you'll find a cafeteria (Scandlines Food Express), Starbucks coffee, a travel shop, a sun deck, a children's play area, and free Wi-Fi. Pets are welcome on board – on a lead or in a carrier, they're allowed in all non-carpeted areas outside the buffet.