Öresundslinjen
The Helsingør–Helsingborg Øresund ferry
Est. 2015Helsingborg, Sweden
Photo: ForSea/Öresundslinjen ferry Aurora — ArildV / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)- 2
- Routes
- 2
- Ports
- 20m
- Avg crossing
- Battery-electric Tycho Brahe & Aurora
- Vessels
- 2015
- Founded
Öresundslinjen is the Helsingør–Helsingborg Øresund ferry, founded in 2015 and based in Helsingborg, Sweden. It operates 2 ferry routes serving 2 ports. Across its network, crossings average about 20m.
Timetables
Which routes does Öresundslinjen operate?
2 routes with live schedules.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingborg → Helsingør | 20m | — | 1 | Sweden |
| Helsingør → Helsingborg | 20m | — | 1 | Denmark |
Helsingborg1 route
Helsingør1 route
Network
Where does Öresundslinjen sail?
Öresundslinjen sails to 2 ports.
Experience
Onboard & services
- Car & passenger ferries
- Battery-electric vessels
- Turn-up-and-go frequency
- Onboard shops & cafés
- Runs the Helsingør–Helsingborg ferry across the Øresund
- One of the busiest ferry routes in Europe
- Departures roughly every 15 minutes, around the clock
- Crossing of about 20 minutes, no booking needed
- Battery-electric ferries Tycho Brahe and Aurora since 2018
About
About Öresundslinjen
Öresundslinjen — long known as ForSea, and before that HH Ferries — runs the ferries across the narrowest part of the Øresund between Denmark and Sweden. Its shuttle between Helsingør and Helsingborg is one of the busiest ferry routes in Europe.
Helsingør to Helsingborg
The company's single route links Helsingør with Helsingborg in about twenty minutes, with departures roughly every fifteen minutes around the clock. It carries cars, coaches, cyclists and foot passengers on a service so frequent that no booking is needed — you simply turn up and sail.
Electric ferries
Its flagship ferries Tycho Brahe and Aurora were converted to battery-electric power in 2018, making them among the largest fully electric ferries in the world and cutting emissions on the short, high-frequency crossing. Fares are in Danish kroner and Swedish kronor, cheaper with a season card for the many daily commuters.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When was Öresundslinjen founded?
Öresundslinjen was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Helsingborg, Sweden.
Where does Öresundslinjen sail?
Öresundslinjen operates 2 ferry routes and serves 2 ports, including Helsingborg, Helsingør.
What facilities are available on Öresundslinjen ferries?
Öresundslinjen ferries typically offer Car & passenger ferries, Battery-electric vessels, Turn-up-and-go frequency, Onboard shops & cafés. Facilities vary by vessel and route — check the specific sailing for details.
How early should I arrive for a Öresundslinjen ferry?
Arrive at the terminal at least 30–60 minutes before a Öresundslinjen departure as a foot passenger, and allow longer with a vehicle. Boarding and check-in times vary by port and route — confirm with Öresundslinjen.
How do I find Öresundslinjen ferry times?
Browse the live timetables for every Öresundslinjen route on this page. Schedules are updated as the operator publishes them — always confirm with Öresundslinjen before travelling, as sailings change seasonally.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub.
Contact & booking
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