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Book your Rostock Gedser ferry, or the return Gedser Rostock crossing, for trucks and HGVs with Scandlines. Get an instant quote for the main freight link between East and South Germany, Poland, Czech Republic and Austria on one side, and Denmark and onward Scandinavia on the other, no customs paperwork, up to 20 sailings a day, and a 2-hour crossing.
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| Crossing time | 2 hours |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Up to 20 sailings a day |
| Operator | Scandlines |
| Distance | 52 km |
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Yes. Scandlines runs a full daily schedule in both directions, up to 20 crossings combined, so a Rostock to Gedser ferry heading into Denmark and a Gedser to Rostock ferry heading back into Germany follow the same operator, the same 2-hour crossing, and the same booking flow.
This is the route Scandlines itself built around freight flowing from East and South Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic and Austria, not just a general Western Europe link. If your fleet is based further east on the continent, this crossing usually sits more naturally on your route into Scandinavia than the western Puttgarden-Rødby link. Move Expert books it through the same platform as your other European crossings.
Scandlines positions this specifically as the corridor for goods moving between Denmark and East/South Germany, Poland, Czech Republic and Austria, worth checking against your usual route before defaulting to a more westerly crossing.
With capacity for up to 96 trucks per departure and a loading process Scandlines completes in as little as 15 minutes, queuing at the terminal is rarely the bottleneck on this route.
At 2 hours, this sailing gives your driver a genuine window to rest, unlike the shorter Puttgarden-Rødby hop.
Rostock's freight terminal connects directly into the port's rail network, useful if part of your logistics chain runs combined road-rail.
| Crossing time | 2 hours |
| Distance | 52 km |
| Frequency | Up to 20 sailings a day, spaced roughly every 2-3 hours |
| Operators | Scandlines, the sole operator on this crossing |
| Vessel type | Hybrid-powered ferries M/F Berlin and M/F Copenhagen, part of Scandlines’ hybrid fleet |
| Freight capacity | Up to 96 trucks per departure |
| German terminal | Rostock, Zum Fährterminal 1, within the Überseehafen port area, the same complex used for our Rostock-Trelleborg crossing |
| Danish terminal | Gedser, Jernbanevejen 1, on the island of Falster |
| Customs status | None required, both countries are EU and Schengen members |
Located within Rostock's Überseehafen, Germany's largest Baltic port, and reached directly via the A19/A20 motorway network. The terminal serves both this crossing and the separate Rostock-Trelleborg berth, and links into an on-site intermodal rail network for hauliers combining road and rail legs of a journey.
Sits at the southern tip of the Danish island of Falster, the end point of route E55. From here, the E55 runs north through Zealand toward Copenhagen, around 150 km away, the main onward road link for freight continuing further into Denmark or across into Sweden.
Rostock-Gedser is operated exclusively by Scandlines, the same company running Puttgarden-Rødby further west, using two purpose-built hybrid ferries, M/F Berlin and M/F Copenhagen. There’s no operator comparison to make on this specific crossing, the real decision for most hauliers is which of Scandlines’ two Germany-Denmark routes fits their journey better, covered below.
Enter your truck's length, height and width, plus the number of people travelling, or flag an unaccompanied trailer if that's how you're shipping.
See your fare including any Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) or currency surcharge (GIR) Scandlines applies, shown as its own line.
Your booking reference arrives immediately by email, ready for check-in at either terminal.
Tip: dangerous goods (ADR) shipments on this route must be booked manually through the Scandlines freight booking department rather than the standard online flow, arrange this ahead of time if it applies to your load.
As with our other Germany-Denmark crossing, moving freight here doesn’t cross a customs border, both countries are EU and Schengen members. What still applies:
Required for the road journey regardless of the ferry leg.
International road haulage within the EU can trigger driver
Scandlines requires dangerous goods on this route to go through its booking department rather than the automated system, plan for this in advance.
The LKW-Maut applies on the German side of your journey.
Scandlines runs both, and the right one depends on where your journey starts. Rostock-Gedser is built around freight coming from East and South Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic and Austria, and its 2-hour crossing gives your driver a proper rest window. Puttgarden-Rødby sits further west, runs a much higher frequency (every 30 minutes against every 2-3 hours here), and suits freight already moving through Hamburg or Western Germany. If your route naturally passes through eastern Germany or Poland before reaching the coast, Rostock is usually the shorter overall drive.
Fares depend on vehicle length and whether you’re shipping accompanied or unaccompanied, plus any BAF/GIR surcharge. Get an instant quote through our booking tool before confirming.
The process is identical in either direction: enter your vehicle’s details, get a quote, pay online, and receive your booking reference by email straight away.
No. Germany and Denmark are both EU and Schengen member states, so no customs declaration, GMR or ENS filing applies to this crossing.
2 hours, long enough on many routes to count toward a driver’s required rest period, unlike shorter Baltic crossings.
Scandlines runs up to 20 sailings a day combined, spaced roughly every 2 to 3 hours around the clock.
It depends on your starting point. Rostock-Gedser suits freight from East and South Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic or Austria; Puttgarden-Rødby suits routes already passing through Hamburg or Western Germany, and runs a much higher sailing frequency.
Yes, Scandlines accepts unaccompanied trailers on selected departures, alongside standard accompanied trucks.
ADR shipments on Rostock-Gedser must be booked manually through Scandlines’ freight booking department rather than the standard online system, and require check-in 60 minutes before departure.
It can. International road haulage between EU member states may trigger driver posting declarations through the IMI system and standard driving and rest time rules, separate from the ferry crossing itself.
It can, given the crossing runs a full 2 hours, provided the usual conditions around bunk access and freedom from duties are met under your fleet’s applicable drivers’ hours rules.
With up to 20 sailings a day, availability is generally good closer to travel, though booking ahead is worth it during summer or for ADR and oversized loads, which need advance arrangement regardless.
Up to 96 trucks per departure, with a loading and unloading process Scandlines completes in as little as 15 minutes.
Yes, Rostock’s freight terminal connects directly into an on-site intermodal rail network, useful for hauliers running part of their logistics chain by rail.
From Gedser, the E55 leads north through Zealand toward Copenhagen, from where freight can continue via the Øresund Bridge, or via Scandlines’ partner Helsingør-Helsingborg crossing further north.
Yes. Transport companies running this lane as part of a regular Central Europe-Scandinavia route can arrange consolidated invoicing and negotiated rates through our freight team.
Germany’s LKW-Maut applies on the motorway network either side of Rostock, separate from your ferry fare.
Occasionally in winter, given Baltic conditions, though the hybrid vessels used on this route are built for consistency, and disruption is uncommon.
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