Rostock – Gedser (Scandlines)

Parking before the ferry

You can take your rest break at the car park if you arrive early.

Coordinates: 54.143071, 12.101275.

Open the map 👇

Check-in 👉

From the parking area, go to the drivers’ building (Fahrer Center) shown in the photo.

Go inside and check in for the ferry.

Bring with you:

CMR

cargo weight details

vehicle and trailer registration numbers

gross vehicle weight

booking number

Complete the registration form.

A completed example is shown in the photo below.

Purchase your Scandlines ticket

Go into the Scandlines building.

Hand the completed form to the staff member and purchase your ferry ticket.

Example of the completed form

If you have a refrigerated vehicle, tell the check-in staff that you need ELECTRICITY.

Tell the staff member:

👉 ELECTRIC

❗ Diesel is not used on the ferry and you may be asked to switch it off.

If you do not ask in advance, you may not be given a power socket.

Visual communication

Tickets you will receive

Ticket 1 — for entering the terminal

Ticket 1 — for entering the terminal and buying cigarettes on the ferry

Ticket 2 — 50% discount on food

Ticket 4 — for buying cigarettes, if you wish

Ticket 3 — 10% discount in the free shop

If you have a refrigerated vehicle, you will also receive a sign marked “Electric”.

Place the sign behind the windscreen.

Waiting area and lane before the ferry

Drive up to the barrier and scan ticket 1 to enter.

Find the lane number shown on ticket 4 and join that lane.

Once the barrier opens, enter the waiting area.

Find the lane number shown on ticket 1 and join that lane.

Wait until you are called to board.

Boarding the ferry

When the signal turns green, drive onto the ferry.

Follow staff instructions and park where directed.

👉 Remember to set the tachograph to ferry mode.