Ferries and Cruises Between Denmark and Sweden

There are currently four regularly-scheduled ferries between ports in Denmark and Sweden. Due to the Øresund bridge, there is generally less ferry traffic between Denmark and Sweden, compared to other countries in the Baltic Sea. If driving to/from northern Denmark, the ferry between Frederikshavn and Gothenburg can be a big time saver. The most popular route is between Helsingør (Denmark) and Helsingborg (Sweden), which is a short 20 minute crossing over the 5km (3 mile) strait. The other routes are between Frederikshavn and Gothenburg, Grenaa and Halmstad, and Bornholm and Ystad. Popular ferry operators are Stena Line, Bornholmslinjen and Øresundslinjen.

Map showing the current ferries between Denmark and Sweden

Facts + Figures

Active Ferry Routes	4 - See Below
Major Ferry Operators	3 - Stena Line, Bornholmslinjen, Øresundslinjen (See Below)
Crossings per Day	10+

Ferry Routes

Route	Note	Booking Info
Grenaa - Halmstad	A popular destination on board Stena Line ferries, where a vehicle is generally required for travelling. There are usually two ferry departures per day in each direction, with the trip taking between four and five hours.
Frederikshavn - Gothenburg	Fast (3 hours 30 minutes) ferry route between two countries from Stena Line, also requiring a vehicle (no foot passengers allowed). There are usually at least three ferries per day in each direction, with more possible in the summer months.
Bornholm - Ystad	Bornholmslinjen transports between Bornholm and Ystad in 1 hour 20 minutes. The number of ferry departures per day is usually four, from morning to evening.
Helsingør - Helsingborg	Local round-the-clock transportation between the cities of the same name in Denmark and Sweden in just 20 minutes. There are a lot of tickets. Also includes freight transportation. The operator is Øresundslinjen, part of the same company as Bornholmslinjen.

Ferry Operators

The ferry operators operating between Denmark and Sweden very in size and scope. Stena Line is the largest operator, with the most routes and the largest ships. Bornholmslinjen is a smaller operator, with a single route between Bornholm and Ystad. Øresundslinjen operates the short 20 minute crossing between Helsingør and Helsingborg.

FAQs

How many ferries are there between Denmark and Sweden?

There are currently four regularly-scheduled ferries between Denmark and Sweden, with the most popular route being between Helsingør and Helsingborg.

What are the ferry routes between Denmark and Sweden?

The ferry routes between Denmark and Sweden are between Helsingør and Helsingborg, Frederikshavn and Gothenburg, Grenaa and Halmstad, and Bornholm and Ystad.