Travel to Denmark by Ferry from the UK
Many people are looking for possibilities to travel by ferry to Denmark from the UK. This is probably due to the now discontinued route Harwich-Esbjerg and the freight route Immingham-Gothenburg on which you could previously travel as a passenger.
Unfortunately, there are currently no direct connections from the UK to Denmark or Norway. Fortunately, there are good ways to travel by ferry to Denmark via The Netherlands.
We tell you how to do that on this page.
First, take a look at the ferry map with the current routes.
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Travel tip for trips towards Denmark: Book early
The prices for the ferries rise sharply as the boats fill up. Especially during peak season, the ferries and parking decks fill up quickly. Therefore, book far in advance and avoid high costs.
Step 1: Get a Ferry to Holland first!
To get to Denmark by ferry and car, you should book a ferry to The Netherlands first. There are 5 ferry options to consider. When you depart from the south or center of England, you can choose to book a ferry from Dover or Harwich.
Hull and Newcastle are the best choices when departing from the north.
Netherlands ⇔ Denmark
Step 2: Get to Denmark
From Amsterdam or Rotterdam, it takes roughly 7 hours to drive to the border between Germany and Denmark.
If you have to be on the island of Zealand (Sjælland), you can book the ferry Puttgarden-Rodby. The alternative to this crossing is Rostock-Gedser, but it is a little further to drive and is therefore much less interesting.
Germany ⇔ Denmark
Puttgarden-Rodby
The shortest crossing between Denmark and Germany is the Puttgarden-Rodby connection. The ferry to Rodby only takes 45 minutes, and upon arrival, you can easily continue your journey.