The Harwich to Esbjerg ferry connection is operated by DFDS Seaways. The service connects the south-East of England with Denmark and is the only direct passenger ferry route from anywhere in the UK to anywhere in Scandinavia . It departs 3 times per week from Harwich on an overnight service to Esbjerg.
- Foot Passengers (based on 4 sharing a cabin) from £43pp
- Foot Passengers (based on 2 sharing a cabin) from £71pp
- 2 Bicycles plus 2 passengers from £162
If you are planning a self drive holiday to Denmark or anywhere in Scandinavia or even just commuting home then a DFDS ferry is excellent and cost effective way of travelling. After a relaxing overnight crossing, you have the freedom of the open road. With the convenience of taking your own vehicle and no baggage restrictions, taking a ferry to Denmark is the relaxing, stress-free way to reach Scandinavia.
- Car plus 2 passengers from £229
- Car plus 4 passengers from £242
- Motorcycle plus 2 passengers from £179
- Car, Caravan plus 2 passengers from £229 – Caravan goes FREE on selected dates.
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As well as a regular passenger and vehicle transportation DFDS operates mini cruise packages to Esbjerg and other destinations in Europe, these special small cruises include 2 days on board and a optional hotel stay depending on length of your package.
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The Harwich to Esbjerg ferry Departs from Harwich at 6pm (UK time), you can then relax and enjoy the great on board facilities available on the DFDS Ship including bars, restaurants, cafes and cinemas as you cruise overnight, arriving in Esbjerg in Denmark at 13:00 (CET – Esbjerg Time).
The ferry departing from Esbjerg back to Harwich departs Denmark at 7pm (CET – Esbjerg Time), arriving in England at 12pm (UK time) the following day.
I have used this ferry at least once a year for the past few years, my father bought a cabin in Denmark a few years back and for the foreseeable future I don’t really see us going anywhere else but there for our “main summer holiday”. We use the ferry as it’s the only one that actually connects the UK with anywhere in Scandinavia and I want to take the car.
I live just outside London so suits me to drive to Harwich then overnight to Denmark – I must admit I have not spent anytime in Esbjerg, looks nice enough but we are always super keen to get to the cabin, which is about two hours form Esbjerg in Langeland.
I’ve heard that the DFDS ferry to Denmark has less facilities than other overnight ferries, but I always think it’s really good, nice cabin, even the inside one didn’t bother me, you can go up to the deck if you want to see out.
After dealing with Heathrow, Luton and Stansted airports for far too long, the ferry to Denmark made travelling fun again. It was so much less hassle and stress than flying and was actually exciting sailing over to Denmark.
The DFDS ferry is not a cruise, so not quite as grand as an ocean liner but your only on the boat for 1 night each leg. The cabins were basic but clean with an en suite and actually a rather comfy bed. I travelled with my wife and 2 grown up children, so the 4 bed cabin was quite cramped, but it was just for sleeping in, the rest of the time you can spend relaxing just about any where else on the ship.
I loved it and will do it again!