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Ferry to Germany

Can I get a ferry to Germany?

Yes, you can get ferries to Germany from a range of destinations including Denmark, Sweden and Norway. There are up to 426 ferries running per week. Ferries to Germany are provided by 7 ferry companies including Stena Line, Color Line, Scandlines, TT-Line & Finnlines. Book now with Direct Ferries and find a ferry to Germany that suits you.

Germany Ferry Timetable

The Germany timetable varies depending on the ferry route and ferry operator.

The Trelleborg to Rostock ferry sails approximately 38 times per week, with an average duration of about 6 hours 15 minutes.

First ferry: 07:00
Last ferry: 23:55

The Rodby to Puttgarden ferry currently sails around 258 times per week, with an average duration of around 45 minutes

First ferry: 00:15
Last ferry: 23:59

Which is the fastest ferry to Germany?

The fastest ferry to Germany is Rodby to Puttgarden. This journey usually takes 45 minutes.

Germany Ferry Operators

Ferries to Germany are provided by 7 ferry companies. These include Stena Line, Color Line, Scandlines, TT-Line & Finnlines. There are currently 63 daily and 426 weekly sailings from Germany.

Ferry Ports in Germany

There are 5 ferry ports in Germany. Rostock is the most popular port which is located in northern Germany in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

How much is the ferry to Germany?

The price of the ferry to Germany varies depending on the route you choose. The Trelleborg to Rostock ferry costs £173.22 on average whereas the Rodby to Puttgarden ferry usually costs £105.16.

Popular Germany ferry routes

The most popular ferry route to Germany is the Trelleborg to Rostock ferry with 38 weekly sailings. The second most popular ferry to Germany is the Rodby to Puttgarden ferry with 258 weekly sailings.

Is there a ferry from the UK to Germany?

Unfortunately, there is no direct UK to Germany ferry. Although there are no ferries to Germany from the UK, there are plenty of alternative routes.

How do I get to Germany from the UK?

The best way to get from the UK to Germany is to fly. Alternatively, you can get a ferry to France or Holland and then continue your journey to Germany by car.

What is the cheapest way to get to Germany?

The cheapest ferry to Germany depends on the route, season, ferry company and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. Prices are generally cheaper for foot passengers. We recommend booking your ferry tickets to Germany in advance to get them at the cheapest price.

Cheapest Germany ferry price: £105.16

Cheapest Germany ferry route: Rodby to Puttgarden

Can I take an overnight ferry to Germany? 

Yes, it is possible to get an overnight ferry to Germany depending on your route.

Can I take a car on the ferry to Germany?

You can take your car on most ferry routes to Germany. Simply follow the signs at the port and staff will be on hand to guide you into the correct lane.

Germany car operators:
Stena Line, Color Line, Scandlines, TT-Line, Finnlines & Bornholmslinjen

Can I take my pet on ferries to Germany?

Yes, pets are allowed on certain ferry routes to Germany. We recommend checking the operator's pet policy before you book to see which documents you will need to bring on board.

Germany pet operators:
Stena Line, Color Line, Scandlines, TT-Line, Finnlines & DFDS Seaways

How to book Germany ferry tickets

It's easy to book ferry tickets to Germany at Direct Ferries. Just use our Deal Finder to compare times and prices and find the best Germany ferry to suit you.

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