Denmark
Ærøfærgerne
Ærø island's ferries, home of the electric Ellen
Ærøskøbing, Ærø, Denmark
Photo: The all-electric ferry Ellen — Erik Christensen / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)- 6
- Routes
- 5
- Ports
- 54m
- Avg crossing
- Ærøskøbing, Marstal, Skjoldnæs & E-ferry Ellen
- Vessels
Ærøfærgerne is a ferry operator and based in Ærøskøbing, Ærø, Denmark. It operates 6 ferry routes serving 5 ports. Across its network, crossings average about 54m.
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Timetables
Which routes does Ærøfærgerne operate?
6 routes with live schedules.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svendborg Færgehavn → Ærøskøbing Havn (færge) | 15m | 11 / wk | 1 | Denmark |
| Ærøskøbing Havn (færge) → Svendborg Færgehavn | 1h 15m | 11 / wk | 1 | Denmark |
| Fynshav Havn (færge) → Søby Havn (Ærø Kommune) | 55m | 6 / wk | 1 | Denmark |
| Søby Havn (Ærø Kommune) → Fynshav Havn (færge) | 1h | 6 / wk | 1 | Denmark |
| Faaborg Havn (færge) → Søby Havn (Ærø Kommune) | 1h | 5 / wk | 1 | Denmark |
| Søby Havn (Ærø Kommune) → Faaborg Havn (færge) | 1h | 5 / wk | 1 | Denmark |
Søby Havn (Ærø Kommune)2 routes
Ærøskøbing Havn (færge)1 route
Faaborg Havn (færge)1 route
Fynshav Havn (færge)1 route
Svendborg Færgehavn1 route
Network
Where does Ærøfærgerne sail?
Ærøfærgerne sails to 5 ports.
Experience
Onboard & services
- Car & passenger ferries
- All-electric E-ferry Ellen
- Island lifelines
- Online booking
- Municipal ferry company of Ærø island, Denmark
- Svendborg–Ærøskøbing, Faaborg–Søby and Fynshav–Søby routes
- Owned by Ærø Kommune
- Home to the all-electric ferry Ellen (2019)
- Ellen is one of the world's largest battery-electric ferries
About
About Ærøfærgerne
Ærøfærgerne is the municipal ferry company of Ærø, an island in the South Funen Archipelago of Denmark. Owned by Ærø Kommune, it runs the car-and-passenger ferries that are the island's lifelines to Funen and Als — and it is home to a pioneering electric ferry.
Ærø's ferry lifelines
Three routes connect the island to the mainland: Svendborg to Ærøskøbing, Faaborg to Søby, and Fynshav on Als to Søby. Together they carry the residents, visitors and goods that keep Ærø's picturesque harbour towns going year-round.
The electric Ellen
Alongside conventional ferries such as the sister ships Ærøskøbing and Marstal (1999), Ærøfærgerne operates the all-electric Ellen, in service since 2019 — one of the world's largest battery-electric ferries, developed under an EU clean-ferry project and running the Søby–Fynshav crossing emission-free. Fares are in Danish kroner, booked online.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where does Ærøfærgerne sail?
Ærøfærgerne operates 6 ferry routes and serves 5 ports in Denmark, including Ærøskøbing Havn (færge), Faaborg Havn (færge), Fynshav Havn (færge), Søby Havn (Ærø Kommune), Svendborg Færgehavn.
What facilities are available on Ærøfærgerne ferries?
Ærøfærgerne ferries typically offer Car & passenger ferries, All-electric E-ferry Ellen, Island lifelines, Online booking. Facilities vary by vessel and route — check the specific sailing for details.
How early should I arrive for a Ærøfærgerne ferry?
Arrive at the terminal at least 30–60 minutes before a Ærøfærgerne departure as a foot passenger, and allow longer with a vehicle. Boarding and check-in times vary by port and route — confirm with Ærøfærgerne.
How do I find Ærøfærgerne ferry times?
Browse the live timetables for every Ærøfærgerne route on this page. Schedules are updated as the operator publishes them — always confirm with Ærøfærgerne before travelling, as sailings change seasonally.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated July 19, 2026.
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