Travel

Rental Car

from Copenhagen

It takes around 1:50 to Svendborg – all motorway. Take the E20 towards Odense and then motorway 9 to Svendborg. The back route via Nyborg on the 163 is also good and just as quick. Be aware that you must pay to cross the enormous bridge to Funen – they take visa and mastercard. In Svendborg the signs for the Ærø ferry are hard to see – the address is Havnepladsen 3, 5700 Svendborg. Join the queue at the ferry - the left lane 1 is for those with no booking for that departure.

Train

From Copenhagen airport

There is a station in the airport; trains to Svendborg go via Copenhagen main station and Odense (it can sometimes be quicker to swap to bus at Nyborg). The trip takes from 2:00 to 2:40. Bus and train stations in Svendborg are close together, and it takes 10 minutes to walk (down the hill & turn right) to the ferry. Use Rejseplanen to plan your journey. You can buy a ticket all the way to Ærøskøbing. You can also buy tickets at the station. It is usually cheaper to book ahead.

Travel Note

ferry from Svendborg to Ærø

The ferry trip is a wonderful scenic mini-cruise past several small islands (and there’s a café/bar on board). It is beautiful! Whether on foot or in a car you need to book and pay in advance – go Welcome to Ærøfærgerne (aeroe-ferry.dk), or use the helpline +45 21394569. There are up to 12 departures a day. The price varies with the season and at times is actually free. Cars join the queue; foot passengers go along the quay on the left. They will simply check your name or car registration, but have your booking confirmation handy just in case. Use queue 1 on the left only if you are not going for the ferry you actually booked. Sailing time is 75min and the ferry arrives in the heart of Ærøskøbing.