Normal sailing

Changes to the sailing schedule due to emergency drills

On Tuesday, September 15, and Thursday, September 24, the last departure from Rudkøbing has been changed from 7:20 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. due to emergency response drills.

We will be switching from punch cards to prepaid cards on August 15

We’re saying goodbye to our old paper punch cards and welcoming prepaid cards instead.

As our onboard terminals have been upgraded, we have decided to phase out the old punch cards for administrative reasons.

If you have a punch card, you can continue to use it for up to one year after the date of purchase.

We offer three different types of cards, so you can choose the option that best suits your travel needs:


Gift Card (available for purchase by anyone)

  • Costs at least 1,000 DKK.
  • Offers a 5% discount on passenger and car tickets
  • No expiration date


Commuter Pass (Personal)

• Costs at least 1,000 DKK.

• Offers a 30% discount on passenger and car tickets

• For travelers who meet our commuter criteria

• Requires approval and documentation

• Applies only to the cardholder and one car. If other travelers are added to the same reservation, the discount will be void, and the entire reservation will be charged at the regular price


Student ID (personal)

• Costs at least 1,000 DKK.

• Offers a 20% discount on passenger and car tickets

• For travelers with a valid student ID

• Requires approval and documentation

• Applies only to the cardholder and one car. If other travelers are added to the same reservation, the discount will be void, and the entire reservation will be charged at the regular price


All cards are purchased through My Page and can be reloaded as needed with a minimum of 1,000 DKK at a time.


All cards are created with a personal digital code. If you would also like a physical plastic card, you can pick it up at the office.


On My Page, you can always view your balance and travel history.


You can read more about the different card types and find the solution that best suits you on My Page under "Payment Codes."


If you have any questions or need help setting up "My Page" or purchasing a gift card, you're always welcome to contact the office.

Fare Surcharges Effective June 15, 2026

Starting June 15, 2026, we will once again follow the official schedule—meaning we will not depart early, even if all passengers with reservations are on board. This measure was implemented for a time to save fuel, but we have now decided to add a small surcharge to the ticket price instead.

Changes to the sailing schedule from March 6

From March 6, 2026, departure 18:10 from Marstal will change to 18:50 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
From March 6, 2026, departure 19.20 from Rudkøbing will change to 20.00 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

Docking 2026

The ÆrøXpressen docking in 2026 will take place from October 5 to 9.

On Monday, October 5, the ferry will depart at 6:30 a.m. from Marstal, and normal service will resume on Friday, October 9, departing at 2:40 p.m. from Rudkøbing.

All departures in between are canceled due to docking.

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