How To Get There
Departure from Hamburg
If you’re coming from Hamburg, the drive isn’t too long.—about 3 hours and 45 minutes in total.
The quickest route is a 2.5 hrs drive to Fynshav to catch the ferry in southern Jutland, which takes you to the Island in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Just a heads-up, the ferry from Fynshav only runs a few times a day, so if you’re bringing your car, make sure to book a spot.
Tickets to the ferry can be found here: http://www.aeroe-ferry.dk./en/
Taking the train ? The journey will be a bit longer at around 8 hours and 15 minutes.
Departure from Copenhagen
If you’re driving from Copenhagen Airport, it’s about a 3.5-hour trip. You’ll take a ferry from Svendborg to Ærøskøbing—just remember to book a car space on the ferry in advance if you plan to bring your car to the island.
Not planning to use a car? No worries! You can park in Svendborg and hop on the ferry which takes you to the Island.
If you prefer taking the train ? It’ll take around 4 hours and 20 minutes. You can check Omio or Deutsche Bahn for tickets,
Tickets to the ferry can be found here: http://www.aeroe-ferry.dk./en/
On The Island
Once on the island, buses are free, and many locations are within walking distance—so getting around should be easy! A car might be needed if you decide to stay somewhere more remote.