Moving goods and people since 1866
We keep Europe moving
Since 1866, DFDS has enabled trade and travel by offering freight and passenger transport services. We operate a unique and extensive network that combines ferry, road and rail transport with complementary logistics solutions, connecting European countries with each other, as well as with Türkiye and North Africa.
We primarily transport trailer freight units on our ferries. We also carry 5,25 million passengers every year. Our logistics services range from end-to-end transports of full-loads to complex solutions for large industrial customers.
DFDS is headquartered and listed in Copenhagen.
- 16,100 full-time employees
- DKK 30bn revenue
- 20+ countries connected by our ferry routes, road/land transport and logistics solutions
Explore our network
Explore our interactive map to learn more about our network’s capabilities. Whether it’s ferry routes and port terminals, logistics transport and solutions, or our green transition, you'll discover a wealth of information here.
Steady progress
Q1 Report 2026 Report is out.
Travel by ferry to experience Europe
Make a passenger travel booking or browse our route network for inspiration.
Explore our freight ferry route network
Make a freight booking.
Thinking of a role in DFDS?
At DFDS we offer a range of career opportunities at all levels, on land and at sea, as well as a truly international environment. DFDS' head office is located in Copenhagen and we have offices across 20 countries.
We aim to be net-zero by 2050
Our moving to green strategy sets greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets for 2030 and the goal to be net-zero by 2050.
We want to be a caring employer
Sustainable business is about people. We want to ensure the well-being of all our employees and support their physical and mental health.
Whistleblower system
DFDS A/S is an organization with strong values of responsibility and integrity. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics contains general guidelines for conducting business with the highest standards of ethics.
The DFDS Compliance Line is a website managed by an independent third party, EthicsPoint, with the highest levels of security and confidentiality. It may be used to report issues safely that people feel they cannot share with their manager.
