+++ Current waiting time: from Glückstadt approx. 60 min. +++

FRS Elbferry Glückstadt Wischhafen

Welcome to the FRS Elbfähre Glückstadt Wischhafen.

We depart every 30 minutes from Glückstadt and from Wischhafen. Only 20 minutes crossing time.
From 01.06.2021 we will again be operating our regular timetable from Monday to Friday between 4:30 am in the morning and 11:15 pm in the evening and at weekends from 6:45 am to 11:15 pm.

More departures as from 1st Juni 2021

As from 1st of June we are back in our regular schedule. It's our pleasure to self you even longer each day.

  • Monday to Saturday: First departure from Wischhafen 04:30 a.m. and from Glückstadt 05:15 a.m. | last departure from Wischhafen 10:30 p.m. and from Glückstadt 11:15 p.m.
  • Sundays and German public holidays: First departure Wischhafen 06:00 a.m. and from Glückstadt 06:45 a.m. | last departure Wischhafen 10:30 p.m. and Glückstadt 11:15 p.m.

Departures every 30 minutes from each port* • Crossing time 20 Min.  •  click here to view the schedule

* not in late hours.

Schedule June 1st - October 31st 2021

From Glückstadt From Wischhafen
Monday - Saturday Sunday and National Holiday Monday - Saturday Sunday and National Holiday
5:15 am 6:45 am 4:30 am 6:00 am
then every 30 min. appx. then every 30 min. appx. then every 30 min. appx. then every 30 min. appx.
8:45 pm   8:00 pm  
9:45 pm 9:45 pm 9:00 pm 9:00 pm
11:15 pm 11:15 pm 10:30 pm 10:30 pm

When there is a high volume oft traffic, we drive constantly, without a fixed schedule. The above travel times are estimated departures and may vary depending on the tide.

Extract from our fares

Passengers
Adults and teenagers age 15 and up 2.50 €
Children (4-14 years) 1.00 €

The transport of persons with limited mobility is subject to a fee.

Motorcycles and bicycles*
Bicycles 2.50 €
Motorcycle and scooter 4.50 €
Cars and estate cars*
Total length 4.51 m to 5.00 m 8.00 €
Total length 5.01 m ro 6.00 m 10.00 €
Camper, mobile homes and caravans*
up to a length of 4.50 m 9.00 €
length up to 5.00 m 12.00 €
beyond a length of 5.00 m see trucks

All prices incl. all taxes

* The lengths are based on everything, including fork, luggage rack, etc.

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Special times require special measures. We have made changes to our check-in and on board to ensure that you travel with us safely.

Coronavirus measures
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The pier of the FRS Elbferry Glückstadt Wischhafen can be reached via the main road 495.

The road will take you directly to our pier in Glückstadt and Wischhafen.

Arrival and Ports
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Here you can find the current fares for truck and freight transport. The fares are based on the size of the vehicles and the weight. You will find details on the page trucks and cargo.

Trucks and Cargo