Gedser - Rostock
Ferries to Germany
Gedser - Rostock
Ferries to Germany
Scandlines provides the ferry from Gedser to Rostock. Gedser Rostock ferries cost around $144 and $493, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Gedser Rostock ferries.
Gedser Rostock ferry sailings typycally depart from Gedser at around 01:45. The last ferry leaves at 22:30.
The Gedser Rostock ferry trip can take around 2 hours. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 55 weekly sailings from Gedser to Rostock serviced by Scandlines. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Gedser Rostock ferry prices typically range between $144* and $493*. The average price is typically $249*. The cheapest ferries from Gedser to Rostock start from $144*. The average price for a car is $249*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 26.
The distance between Gedser to Rostock is approximately 31 miles (50km) or 27 nautical miles.
Yes, Scandlines allow cars on board ferries between Gedser and Rostock. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Gedser and Rostock.
No, currently ferry operators do not allow foot passengers to sail between Gedser and Rostock.
Pets can travel on ferries from Gedser to Rostock with Scandlines. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Gedser - Rostock Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Denmark | |
| Destination Country | Germany | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Scandlines | |
| Average Price | $249 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 55 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h | |
| First Ferry | 01:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:30 | |
| Distance | 27 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026.
Located at the southern end of the Danish island of Falster, in the Guldborgsund Municipality in Sjaelland region, the small town of Gedser is Denmark's southernmost town and has a population of around 760. As the town lies on the Baltic Sea coast, its port is very important in the area's economy. Infamously, Gedser was the first landing place of German troops during Germany's occupation of Denmark in 1940. A number of armoured cars and infantry troops hid in the ferry from Rostock and advanced into the harbour as soon as the ship docked, soon followed by another ferry.
The island on which Gedser is located, Falster Island, is in the south east of Denmark and forms part of the Sjaelland region and is administered by Guldborgsund Municipality. The island is home to Denmark's most southerly point, Gedser Odde, near Gedser.
A car ferry route has operated from Gedser to Rostock in Germany since 1995 and is operated by Scandlines. The crossing takes roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
The German city of Rostock is the largest city in the north German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and lies around 12 km from the Baltic Sea coast, on the banks of the Warnow River. Founded in 1419, the city's university, the University of Rostock, is one of the oldest in Germany that has been in continuous operation and is also one of the oldest universities in the world. The university's botanical garden, the Botanischer Garten Universitat Rostock, is open to the public and is a lovely place to visit. Drawing on the city's maritime connections, Rostock is also home to the annual Hanse Sail Festival which is where you will be able to see many large sailing ships and museum vessels taken out to sea. The festival is very popular and attracts around 1.5 million visitors each year. Also hosted by the city is the annual jazz festival called Ostee-Jazz (Baltic Sea Jazz) and is held every June.
The city's port is one of the most important ports in Europe and is Germany's largest. Ferry services operating from the port depart to Gedser in Denmark (2 hours), Trelleborg in Sweden (5 hours and 45 minutes, with a super fast ferry travelling to Hanko in Finland with a crossing time of 22 hours.
