Rostock ⇄ Gedser · 2 hours · 52 km
Rostock Gedser Ferry Timetable
Departures for the Scandlines ferry between Rostock and Gedser, for today, tomorrow or a later date, in both directions. The crossing takes about 2 hours and the regular timetable has 8 to 9 sailings a day each way.
Here you find every departure of the chosen day in one table, plus the route facts you need to plan the drive to the port.
Rostock to Gedser and Gedser to Rostock: all sailings by day
Every departure of the chosen day in one table, by time of day and by direction: Germany to Denmark on the left, Denmark to Germany on the right. Greyed times: the scheduled departure time has passed. Hover over a time to see the arrival. Pick Tomorrow or another date for a different day.
Today, Tuesday 10 November
| Time of day | From Rostock | From Gedser |
|---|---|---|
| Night 00:00–05:59 | 00:45 | 03:00 |
| Morning 06:00–11:59 | 06:0011:15 | 09:00 |
| Afternoon 12:00–17:59 | 15:45 | 13:30 |
| Evening 18:00–23:59 | 20:15 | 18:0022:30 |
| 5 departures · first 00:45 · last 20:15 | 5 departures · first 03:00 · last 22:30 |
First sailings tomorrow: from Rostock 00:45 · from Gedser 03:00. These are the scheduled times. For delays and the status of a sailing, see the Scandlines departure monitor. Where is the ferry right now?
Each direction has its own departure times, so check the right column. Delays and cancellations are not in this table; the Scandlines departure board shows the status of each sailing. Cancellations are rare on this route and almost always down to the weather: whether a storm is forecast for today or tomorrow is on our page about weather and sea conditions.
Route facts for planning the trip, in one table
What you need to know besides the departure time, in short. The details are on the pages the table points to.
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Crossing | About 2 hours, around 52 km across the Baltic. Our own crossing took a little longer because of a headwind, so do not plan a tight connection straight after arrival. |
| Fares, from | Car up to 6 m, one way: Low Price 65.30 €, Standard 82.70 € (online, early booker, at least 3 days ahead), Flex 157 €, 1-day return from 128 € (low season, otherwise net from 86 € after cashback); at the harbour Standard 147 €. Foot passenger 15.50 € return, bike 3 € extra. Scandlines.com, 27 October 2026. The fare per sailing is on the prices page. |
| Frequency | 9 departures per direction on weekdays, 8 on Sundays (counted in September 2026), spread over day and night. When only one of the two ships is sailing, for example during a yard stay, it is about 5 per direction. Times shift by day, season and direction: see the table above. |
| Ships | The Scandlines hybrid ferries Berlin and Copenhagen, both with a rotor sail, the tall white cylinder on deck, and room for up to 1,300 passengers. Where they are right now: live ferry positions. |
| Check-in with a car | At least 15 minutes before departure, per Scandlines; allow 30 to 45 minutes with a motorhome, a trailer or in the holidays. Height: the ramp in Gedser is signed at 4.2 metres, the car deck at 4.0 metres. How the booths and the numbered lanes work: Rostock ferry port and Gedser ferry port. |
| Earlier or later than booked | Standard and Flex: another departure with space on the same day. Low Price: the booked departure only, which leaves little to fall back on if you miss it. |
| Without a booking | Possible, at the harbour price (see Fares). How it works in practice: online or at the harbour. |
| On foot or by bike | Possible, with the 1-day foot passenger ticket (see Fares). Own check-in times: at least 30 minutes before departure at the ferry centre in Rostock, 15 minutes at the gangway building in Gedser. Everything else, from the ticket machines to the buses: foot passengers and bikes. |
| On board | Food Express, coffee counter, buffet, Travel Shop, lounge, children’s play area and outer deck: two hours is enough for a meal. Wifi is advertised but did not give us internet, so download tickets and maps beforehand. You cannot return to your car during the crossing. Prices and photos: on board: food, shop, decks. |
| Arrival | In Rostock the ferry passes the Warnemünde breakwater and then heads up the Warnow to the overseas port, so no need to queue in the stairwell early; from the port you are soon on the A19 towards Berlin. In Gedser you drive straight onto the E55 towards Nykøbing Falster and Copenhagen. On to Sweden: combination tickets with the Øresund crossing. |
| Storm or cancellation | Check the Scandlines departure board before you set off. If sailings are cancelled for the day, Puttgarden Rødby can be a fallback with a 45 minute crossing; your ticket is not automatically valid there, so check with Scandlines first. Traffic on the way: ADAC and Trafikinfo. |
| The drive | From Berlin it is about 230 km and two and a half hours up the A19 to the overseas port in Rostock. From Gedser, Copenhagen is about 150 km and two hours on the E55 and E47: Rostock to Copenhagen by ferry. |
We sailed it ourselves: in February 2025 we took the car from Gedser to Rostock on the ferry Berlin, the last leg of a test trip through Germany, Denmark and Sweden. The photos on this page are from that crossing.
What stood out: only a few cars were queuing in Gedser and boarding was quick, but the crossing itself ran a little over the two hours, and there was a police training exercise on board that we had not expected. Neither was a problem, but it is why we would book Standard rather than Low Price after a long drive.
Rostock Gedser timetable FAQ
How up to date is the timetable on this page?
The table shows the planned departures for the date you pick and is loaded when the page opens. Which times are greyed out is decided by the clock, not by live ship data. Delays and cancellations are on the Scandlines departure board; check it shortly before you leave, especially in strong wind or holiday traffic.
How long is the Rostock Gedser ferry crossing?
About 2 hours. Scandlines gives the route distance as about 52 km. Weather, port traffic or a busy sailing can add to that; the run up the Warnow to the overseas port is part of the two hours.
How many ferries sail between Rostock and Gedser?
In September 2026 the timetable showed 9 departures per direction on weekdays and 8 on Sundays, so 16 to 18 a day in total. The exact number depends on the day and the season: the table for your direction and date gives the answer.
Is the Gedser Rostock timetable different from Rostock Gedser?
Yes. It is the same route, but each direction has its own departure times. Choose Rostock to Gedser when travelling from Germany to Denmark and Gedser to Rostock for the way back.
What happens if I miss my ferry?
With Standard you take the next sailing with space on the same day, with Flex any departure. Only Low Price is tied to the booked departure. With a long drive, a risk of traffic jams, a motorhome or a trailer, the more flexible ticket is often the better choice. What rebooking costs is on cancel or change a ticket.
Found your sailing? Current fares are shown directly in the Scandlines booking.
Booking online avoids the handling fee of at least €15 at the harbour.