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Ferry Crossings

Our Ferry Routes to Europe

Ferry Crossings
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DFDS Ferry Crossings to Europe

DFDS are one of northern Europe’s biggest ferry operators and we run 8 passenger routes including 4 between the UK and the Continent.

From the UK you have several options for travelling to Europe by ferry. You can cross the Channel on our Dover to Dunkirk or Dover to Calais routes, as well as our Newhaven to Dieppe route. Our Newcastle to Amsterdam route provides an ideal link from the north of the UK to the Continent.

We have routes between Norway and Denmark, and crossings linking Germany and Sweden with Lithuania and Estonia, providing convenient access to Scandinavia and the Baltics.

Calais Winter Header
From
£78
car + 4 one way

Dover-Calais Ferry Crossings

Our fastest and most popular ferry crossing, our Dover to Calais route takes only 100 minutes, and with Duty Free shopping onboard those minutes will fly by.

Dunkirk in Winter
From
£78
car + 4 one way

Dover-Dunkirk Ferry Crossings

Our short, convenient sailings from Dover to Dunkirk are the perfect way to start a trip to Europe. With Duty Free shopping onboard you can enjoy some retail therapy while you sail.

Dieppe
From
£80
2 people + car one way

Newhaven-Dieppe Ferry Crossings

Sail with confidence from Newhaven to Dieppe. A crossing of just 4 hours, and our Travel Guarantee, it’s the ideal way to get to France.

EBC Hero Family
From
£38
pp one way + car

Newcastle-Amsterdam Ferry Crossings

Plan your 2023 getaway and make it a year of adventure, exploring all the continent has to offer. Book now and get 20% discount. Slow down and start exploring!

Our Other Routes

Pearl Seaways front
From
£33
car + 4 one way

Copenhagen-Oslo Ferry Crossing

Discover Scandinavia with a ferry crossing between Copenhagen in Denmark and Oslo in Norway, linking two of Europe's most exciting capital cities.

Girl on deck
From
£71
per person in 2-bed cabin + car

Kiel-Klaipeda Ferry Crossings

DFDS are the only operator to offer ferry crossings between Kiel and Klaipeda, connecting Germany to Lithuania, Eastern Europe and beyond.

Girl on the deck
From
£85
per person in 2-bed cabin + car

Karlshamn-Klaipeda Ferry Crossings

With our daily, overnight crossings between Klaipeda and Karlshamn, DFDS provides the perfect link between Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.

Couple on the deck
From
£61
reclining seat + car

Kapellskär-Paldiski Ferry Crossings

Our Baltic sea route from Kapellskär to Paldiski links Sweden with Estonia.

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Eiffel Tower, France

France

With 3 relaxing routes to France, it’s easier than ever to visit the landscapes and historic cities of this amazing country.

Kinderdijk - Holland

Holland

Discover Holland, famous for its iconic windmills, rolling countryside and culture hubs of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Haarlem.

Ålesund, Norway

Norway

Perhaps the most scenic of the Scandinavian countries, Norway is home to rugged, Nordic countryside and majestic fjords, as well as a beautiful coastline.

Vilnius, Lithuania

Lithuania

The hidden gem of the Baltic countries, Lithuania is a heady ​cocktail of both stunning natural beauty and wonderful man-made architecture.

WTA Winner 2022

Award Winning Ferry Crossings

We are proud to have been voted World’s Leading Ferry Operator 2022 at this year’s World Travel Awards for the 12th year in a row! We have also won Europe's Leading Ferry Operator 2012-2022 and World’s Best Ferry Operator Website 2021-2022.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us and voted for us for over 12 years. Let’s sail the seas together with world class service!

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