Denmark
NT Schedules 2026
North Jutland's transport authority — buses, trains and the Læsø ferry
Est. 2007North Jutland, Denmark
Photo: Frederikshavn harbour, North Jutland — Thomas Dahlstrøm Nielsen / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)- 2
- Routes
- 2
- Ports
- 1h 30m
- Avg crossing
- 2007
- Founded
NT is a ferry operator, founded in 2007 and based in North Jutland, Denmark. It operates 2 ferry routes serving 2 ports. Across its network, crossings average about 1h 30m.
Live board
NT departures today
Filtered to sailings that operate on today's date — open a departure for its full timetable.
Timetables
Which routes does NT operate?
2 routes with live schedules.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havnepladsen (Frederikshavn Færgeleje) → Vesterø Færgehavn (Læsø Kommune) | 1h 30m | 8 / wk | 1 | Denmark |
| Vesterø Færgehavn (Læsø Kommune) → Havnepladsen (Frederikshavn Færgeleje) | 1h 30m | 7 / wk | 1 | Denmark |
Havnepladsen (Frederikshavn Færgeleje)1 route
Vesterø Færgehavn (Læsø Kommune)1 route
Network
Where does NT sail?
NT sails to 2 ports.
Experience
Onboard & services
- Integrated bus, train and ferry network
- Journey planning via Rejseplanen.dk
- Rejsekort app and Basiskort ticketing
- A regional transport authority, not a shipping company
- The Læsø ferry sits inside the same network as connecting buses
- Physical Rejsekort discontinued — app or Basiskort instead
- Bus timetables changed from Sunday 9 August
About
About NT
Nordjyllands Trafikselskab is the public transport authority for North Jutland — buses and trains, and one sea crossing. It does not own the ferry. The boats on the Frederikshavn to Læsø run belong to Læsø Kommune, the island’s own municipality.
Ninety minutes to an island that owns its own ferry
The crossing from Havnepladsen in Frederikshavn to Vesterø Havn is timetabled at 90 minutes in both directions. Two vessels work it, Ane and Margrete, running year round and carrying residents, visitors and freight. M/F Margrete Læsø takes roughly 75 cars and 500 passengers.
Nine different day patterns on one route
This is the most fragmented timetable of any route in our data. The 15 departures from Frederikshavn carry nine distinct day masks between them — some daily, some Monday to Friday, some weekend only, some on combinations that follow no obvious rule. The published pattern runs between four and eight departures a day depending on the date. There is effectively no such thing as a standard week here.
The day starts on the island
Note which end wakes first. Sailings from Vesterø on Læsø begin at 05:30; from Frederikshavn the first is 07:20. The last boat off the mainland is 22:00 and the last off the island 20:10. The ferry sleeps at Læsø, which is what you would expect from a service the island owns rather than one run for the mainland’s convenience.
It sits inside a bus and train network
Because the crossing is published by the regional transport authority, it is planned alongside the buses and trains of North Jutland rather than as a standalone shipping service, and journeys are looked up through the Danish national journey planner. Frederikshavn is a railway terminus, so the practical trip for a foot passenger is train to Frederikshavn and straight onto the boat.
Check before you travel, especially in August
The authority changes bus and train timetables periodically and publishes the switchover dates in advance — a change took effect on 9 August 2026. Ferry departures are not always adjusted on the same date as the buses, so a connection that worked last month is worth re-checking rather than assumed.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When was NT founded?
NT was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in North Jutland, Denmark.
Where does NT sail?
NT operates 2 ferry routes and serves 2 ports in Denmark, including Havnepladsen (Frederikshavn Færgeleje), Vesterø Færgehavn (Læsø Kommune).
What facilities are available on NT ferries?
NT ferries typically offer Integrated bus, train and ferry network, Journey planning via Rejseplanen.dk, Rejsekort app and Basiskort ticketing. Facilities vary by vessel and route — check the specific sailing for details.
How early should I arrive for a NT ferry?
Arrive at the terminal at least 30–60 minutes before a NT departure as a foot passenger, and allow longer with a vehicle. Boarding and check-in times vary by port and route — confirm with NT.
How do I find NT ferry times?
Browse the live timetables for every NT route on this page. Schedules are updated as the operator publishes them — always confirm with NT before travelling, as sailings change seasonally.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated August 30, 2026.
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