The ferry routes between Norway and Denmark are well-equipped for passengers with vehicles and provide onboard facilities to make the journey enjoyable.The operators offer various package tours, including ferry crossings for cars and passengers.
Ferries are generally of a very high standard. They primarily connect ports in southern Norway to Jutland in northern Denmark and one from Copenhagen to Oslo.
Several ferry routes connect Norway to Denmark, operated by DFDS, Fjord Line, and Color Line.
The Fjord Line offers a fast route from Kristiansand, taking approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes. During peak times, multiple departures are daily. This is one of the quickest ways to reach Denmark from Norway.
Also operated by Fjord Line, this route takes around 3 hours and 45 minutes and provides another frequent connection between southern Norway and Hirtshals.
DFDS operates this longer overnight ferry route, which allows passengers to enjoy onboard amenities such as restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. The journey is ideal for those travelling with vehicles and offers a scenic way to reach Denmark.
Fjord Line also offers this connection, which is convenient for travelers from the Telemark region. The journey takes about four hours and is typically available once per day.
For booking and the latest schedules, websites like Direct Ferries and the operators' own pages, such as DFDS and Fjord Line, provide real-time information.
From Denmark, you can sail to Oslo from both Frederikshavn and Copenhagen, while from Hirtshals in Northern Jutland, you can take the ferries to Larvik, Langesund, Kristiansand, Stavanger and Bergen.
