Across the Baltic with a motorhome or trailer
Motorhomes, caravans and trailers travel on the Rostock-Gedser ferry. Correctly stated dimensions are what count for the price and a smooth check-in.
Booking a motorhome or trailer correctly
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By motorhome, the Rostock-Gedser ferry is the direct route from eastern Germany to Falster, Zealand and on to Sweden: around two hours across the Baltic Sea instead of the overland route via Jutland. The hybrid ferries Berlin and Copenhagen have two vehicle decks with 800 lane metres each. What matters is that you enter your vehicle's type and dimensions when you book.
Booking with type and dimensions
Tickets are sold per vehicle, and all occupants are included in the ticket. When you book, you enter the vehicle type and dimensions, and for a vehicle with a trailer, the trailer too. If the details are correct, check-in is a mere formality.
The fares differ just as they do for cars: Low Price is valid only for the booked departure, Standard for the whole day of travel, and Flex can be changed free of charge. What suits your trip is explained on the Ticket types page, and the "from" prices on the Prices & fares page.
Height and vehicle decks
- Lower vehicle deck: clearance height 4.60 metres.
- Upper vehicle deck: clearance height 4.20 metres.
Both decks offer 800 lane metres each. If your vehicle is taller than 4.20 metres, be sure to state the height correctly when you book. More about the ships is on the Scandlines and the ships page.
Check-in at the yellow lane
Motorhomes over 6 metres, caravans and trailers use the staffed yellow lane. There you show your booking or buy a ticket. There is no online or number plate check-in on this route.
- Timing: check-in opens two hours before departure and closes 15 minutes before; at least 30 minutes is recommended.
- Procedure: after check-in, the staff direct you to the waiting lane, and from there you drive onto the vehicle deck.
The full procedure is on the Check-in page.
On board
The vehicle deck is closed during the crossing, so you can't stay in your motorhome. Take food, medication and warm clothing up with you. A dog may stay in the vehicle, but you can't visit it during the crossing; all the rules are on the Dogs & pets page.
Motorcycles
The motorcycle ticket includes up to three people, as long as the motorcycle is no longer than 2.5 metres. With a motorcycle, you also check in at the yellow lane.
FAQ
Common questions about motorhomes, caravans and trailers
How tall can my motorhome be? +
The clearance height is 4.60 metres on the lower and 4.20 metres on the upper vehicle deck. State the height correctly when you book.
Which lane do I use at check-in? +
The staffed yellow lane. It is for vehicles over 6 metres, motorhomes, caravans and trailers. The blue lane with a machine is only for cars up to 6 metres. The full procedure is on the Check-in page.
Can I turn up at the port without a booking? +
Yes, at the yellow lane you buy a ticket at the port price. Online, though, the crossing is considerably cheaper; see Prices & fares.
What happens if I miss the ferry I booked? +
With a Standard or Flex ticket you take another departure; Standard is valid for the whole day of travel. Only the Low Price ticket is tied to the booked crossing. The differences are explained on the Ticket types page.
Can my dog stay in the motorhome? +
Yes, but the vehicle deck is closed during the crossing, so you can't visit. All the rules are on the Dogs & pets page.
Book your crossing with a motorhome
Enter your vehicle with its type and dimensions and get your ticket directly from Scandlines.