Check-in at the harbour

Everything you need to know about checking in at the harbour.

Harbour

Check-in in Puttgarden or Rødby

Cars, trailers, caravans, motorcycles, etc.



Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure.

We recommend you arrive at the harbour at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.

Check-in opens two hours before scheduled departure.


Blue lane is for cars that are max. 6 metres.

Yellow lane is for cars over 6 metres, trailers, caravans, motorcycles, disabled cars or passengers with reduced mobility, bicycles and anyone paying with cash.


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  • Drive towards the blue sign.
  • Follow the instructions on the machine's screen.
  • The machine will print your ticket and any vouchers for pre-ordered food and shopping.
  • The barrier will then open and you can now drive to the designated lane.

Please note:Please note: Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure. We recommend you arrive at the harbour at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Check-in opens two hours before scheduled departure. Check-in opens two hours before scheduled departure.


Checking in at the harbour with your license plate is quick and easy.

All you need to do is register your licence plate when you book a ticket online.

Check-in with your licence plate:

  • Drive towards the lane with the blue sign. Here your car's licence plate is automatically scanned.
  • Confirm your booking at the machine.
  • The machine will print your ticket and any vouchers for pre-booked food and shopping.
  • The barrier will then open and you can now drive to the designated lane.

Please note:

  • Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure. We recommend you arrive at the harbour at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Check-in opens two hours before scheduled departure.
  • You can only register your licence plate if you drive a passenger car and are travelling between Puttgarden and Rødby.

  • Drive towards the yellow sign.
  • In the yellow lane, an employee will check you in and print your ticket and any vouchers for pre-ordered food and shopping.
  • The barrier will then open and you can now drive to the designated lane.

Please note: Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure. We recommend you arrive at the harbour at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Check-in opens two hours before scheduled departure.



Bicycles



Check-in closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure, so we recommend you arrive early at the harbour.


  • At least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure, drive to the yellow lane where a staff member will be waiting.
  • Board the ferry in the same way as the cars by following the staff's instructions.


Pedestrian



You must be on the gangway at the entrance to the ferry at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.

It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to walk from the gangway hall to the gangway, so we recommend you arrive early at the harbour.


  • Go to the gangway building.
  • In the gangway hall, scan your ticket at the entrance to the gangway.
  • Then take the stairs up to the gangway, where you board the ferry directly.

It is important that you are on the gangway at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.

It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to walk from the gangway hall to the gangway, so we recommend you arrive early at the harbour.


In Puttgarden:

  • Go to the gangway building.
  • On the 1st floor, scan the ticket you got from customer services on the machine.
  • The machine prints individual tickets for everybody in the group.
  • Go to the entrance of the gangway where each passenger scans their individual ticket.
  • Afterwards, board the ferry directly.

It is important that you are on the gangway at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.

It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to walk from the gangway hall to the gangway, so we recommend you arrive early at the harbour.



Check-in in Rostock or Gedser

Cars, trailers, caravans, motorcycles, etc.



Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure.

We recommend you arrive at the harbour at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.

Check-in opens two hours before scheduled departure.


Blue lane is for cars that are max. 6 metres.

Yellow lane is for cars over 6 metres, trailers, caravans, motorcycles, disabled cars or passengers with reduced mobility, bicycles and anyone paying with cash.


  • Drive towards the blue sign.
  • At the machine, check in using the on-screen instructions.
  • The machine will print your ticket and any vouchers for pre-ordered food and shopping.
  • The barrier will then open and you can drive to the designated lane.

Please note: Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure. We recommend you arrive at the harbour at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Check-in opens two hours before scheduled departure.


In Puttgarden:

  • Drive towards the yellow sign.
  • In the yellow lane, an employee will check you in and print your ticket and any vouchers for pre-ordered food and shopping.
  • The barrier will then open and you can now drive to the designated lane.

Please note: Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure. We recommend you arrive at the harbour at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Check-in opens two hours before scheduled departure.



Bicycles



In Rostock:

  • Check-in closes 30 minutes before scheduled departure, so we recommend you arrive early at the harbour.

In Gedser:

  • Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure, so we recommend you arrive early at the harbour.

In Rostock:

  • At least 30 minutes before scheduled departure, drive to the yellow lane where a staff member will be waiting.
  • Board the ferry in the same way as the cars by following the staff's instructions.

In Gedser:

  • Go to the gangway building with your bicycle, where you can buy or scan your ticket.
  • Go to the bicycle gate, where you should wait for the staff to guide you.
  • You will board the ferry at the same place as the cars – please follow the staff’s instructions.
  • It is important that you arrive no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.


Pedestrian



In Rostock:

Check-in closes 30 minutes before scheduled departure, so we recommend you arrive early at the harbour.

In Gedser:

You must be on the gangway at the entrance to the ferry at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.

It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to walk from the gangway hall to the gangway, so we recommend you arrive early at the harbour.


In Rostock:

  • Check in at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure inside the Fährcenter building at the machine or in the office.
  • Take the bus from the bus stop in front of the Fährcenter building to the gangway.
  • Then take the stairs up to the gangway, where you board the ferry directly.

In Gedser:

  • Go to the gangway building.
  • In the gangway hall, scan your ticket at the entrance to the gangway.
  • Then take the stairs up to the gangway, where you board the ferry directly.

It is important that you are on the gangway at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.

It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to walk from the gangway hall to the gangway, so we recommend you arrive early at the harbour.


In Rostock:

  • Check in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure inside the Fährcenter building at the ticket machine or at the office.
  • Then take the bus from the bus stop in front of the Fährcenter building to the gangway.
  • Take the stairs up to the gangway where you board the ferry directly.

In Gedser:

  • Go to the gangway building.
  • In the gangway hall, go to the machine and scan the ticket you got from customer services.
  • The machine prints individual tickets for everybody in the group.
  • Afterwards go to the entrance of the gangway where each passenger scans their individual ticket.
  • Then take the stairs up to the gangway, where you board the ferry directly.

It is important that you are on the gangway at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.

It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to walk from the gangway hall to the gangway, so we recommend you arrive early at the harbour.