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Which ferries go to Samsø?

Three routes from Jutland and Zealand.

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Short answer

Samsø Rederi runs the car ferry Prinsesse Isabella from Hou to Sælvig, and the crossing takes about one hour. The ship holds 580 passengers and 160 cars. Samsø Rederi also sails from Aarhus to Sælvig for walking passengers and cyclists, also in about one hour. From Zealand, Samsølinjen sails from Kalundborg to Ballen in 1 hour 30 minutes.

Ferries on Samsø

Why

  1. You can reach Samsø from both Jutland and Zealand.
  2. From Aarhus you can go on foot without a car.
  3. The car ferry from Hou is the main route for cars from Jutland.

Details

Samsølinjen sails with the electric ferry Tyrfing, and there is parking at Ballen harbour but not in the harbour area in Kalundborg.

Tip

Without a car, the Aarhus to Sælvig ferry saves the trip to Hou.

What may differ

Single departures can be cancelled for maintenance, so check the sailing plan before you travel.

Common misconception

Many think you can only reach Samsø from Jutland.

What actually happens

A ferry also sails from Kalundborg on Zealand to Ballen on Samsø.

People also ask

  • How much is the ferry from Hou to Samsø?
  • Can you take a car on the ferry from Aarhus to Samsø?
  • Do you need to book the Samsø ferry?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

Ferries on Samsø
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