How long is the ferry from Gothenburg to Frederikshavn?
Crossing time, departures per day and the ID you should carry.
Short answer
The Stena Line ferry from Gothenburg to Frederikshavn takes about 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes, with up to six departures a day. Stena Line gives 3 hours 15 minutes in the route facts and 3 hours 30 minutes in the route text. The ships on the route are Stena Danica, Stena Vinga and Stena Jutlandica.
Why
- Stena Line lists a crossing time of 3 hours 15 minutes approximately, with up to six departures a day.
- Stena Line's route text says you can travel from North Denmark to Gothenburg in only 3 hours 30 minutes.
- The Swedish embassy in Denmark says ID checks remain on ferries under maritime safety legislation.
Details
Allow for the longer figure when you plan connections. The embassy advises travellers to always carry a valid ID document when travelling in the Nordic countries. For the document rules, see whether you can travel to Denmark from Sweden without a passport, and for the city, see Gothenburg.
Tip
Carry your passport or national ID card when you board, even though both countries are in the Schengen area, because ID checks remain on ferries.
What may differ
Citizenship matters for ID: the embassy lists passport, national ID card and a valid driving licence issued in a Nordic country as valid travel documents for Nordic citizens.
Common misconception
Because Sweden and Denmark are both in Schengen, nobody checks ID on the ferry.
What actually happens
The Swedish embassy in Denmark says ID checks remain on other ferries under maritime safety legislation, and it advises travellers to always carry a valid ID document.
People also ask
- How long does the ferry from Gothenburg to Frederikshavn take?
- How long is the Stena Line crossing to Frederikshavn?
Sources
- Stena Line: Gothenburg-FrederikshavnChecked at:
- Swedish Embassy in Denmark: Entry and exit rulesChecked at:
- Stena Line: Route networkChecked at:
Timetables and prices change, so check Stena Line before you travel.
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