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Ferries to Sweden

There are many ways to reach Sweden.

Prices, departure times, tickets

The car ferries carry cars as well as bicycles, motorhomes, vans and, depending on the route, lorries. Travelling by motorbike is also possible.

Tip: Book your ferry to Sweden early and you will usually get the cheapest fares.

Direct connections from Germany to Sweden

The following direct services from Germany to the ferry ports in Sweden are currently on offer:

  • Sassnitz - Trelleborg with FRS Baltic
  • Kiel - Gothenburg with Stena Line
  • Rostock - Trelleborg with Stena Line
  • Rostock - Trelleborg with TT-Line
  • Travemünde - Malmö with Finnlines
  • Travemünde - Trelleborg with TT-Line

Depending on the route and the operator, a crossing takes between 2h 30min and 15h 30min. Depending on the departure time you will need to book a cabin for the night, or at least a berth. Overnight crossings make sense if you still have a long drive to the port in your motorhome or car, or a long onward journey in Sweden ahead of you.

NEW: The northern German operator FRS (FRS Baltic) has been running the route from Sassnitz to Trelleborg in just 2.5 hours since 2023. That is a real gain for anyone holidaying in southern Sweden or living in eastern Germany.

Alternatively: If you would rather travel to Sweden via Denmark, take the Scandlines ferries from Rostock to Gedser or the ferry from Puttgarden to Rödby.

Ferry connections to Sweden

The following table is limited to direct ferry connections from Germany to Sweden.
Operator Route Duration Website
FRS Baltic Ferry from Sassnitz to Trelleborg 2h 30m FRS Baltic
TT-Line Travemünde to Trelleborg 8h 15m TT-Line
TT-Line Ferry from Rostock to Trelleborg 6h 30m TT-Line
Stena Line Ferry from Kiel to Gothenburg 15h 30m Stena Line
Stena Line Ferry from Rostock to Trelleborg 6h 15m Stena Line
Scandlines Puttgarden (Fehmarn) to Rödby (Denmark) + onward journey to Sweden 45m Scandlines
Scandlines Ferry from Rostock to Gedser (Denmark) 2h Stena Line
Finnlines Ferry from Travemünde to Malmö 8h 45m Finnlines

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Ferry connections to Sweden
Description Departure Arrival Operator
Ferry from Aland to Sweden Langnas Kapellskar Finnlines
Ferry from Aland to Sweden Langnas Stockholm Viking Line
Ferry from Aland to Sweden Langnas Stockholm Tallink
Ferry from Aland to Sweden Mariehamn Kapellskar Viking Line
Ferry from Aland to Sweden Mariehamn Stockholm Viking Line
Ferry from Aland to Sweden Mariehamn Stockholm Tallink
Ferry from Germany to Sweden Kiel Gothenburg Stena Line
Ferry from Germany to Sweden Sassnitz Trelleborg FRS Baltic
Ferry from Germany to Sweden Rostock Trelleborg Stena Line
Ferry from Germany to Sweden Rostock Trelleborg TT-Line
Ferry from Germany to Sweden Travemünde Malmö Finnlines
Ferry from Germany to Sweden Travemünde Trelleborg TT-Line
Ferry from Denmark to Sweden Frederikshavn Gothenburg Stena Line
Ferry from Denmark to Sweden Copenhagen Malmö Öresundsbron
Ferry from Estonia to Sweden Paldiski Kapellskar DFDS
Ferry from Estonia to Sweden Tallinn Stockholm Tallink
Ferry from Finland to Sweden Helsinki Stockholm Tallink
Ferry from Finland to Sweden Helsinki Stockholm Viking Line
Ferry from Finland to Sweden Naantali Kapellskar Finnlines
Ferry from Finland to Sweden Turku Stockholm Viking Line
Ferry from Finland to Sweden Turku Stockholm Tallink
Ferry from Finland to Sweden Vaasa Umea wasaline
Ferry from Latvia to Sweden Ventspils Nynashamn Stena Line
Ferry from Lithuania to Sweden Klaipeda Karlshamn FDFS
Ferry from Lithuania to Sweden Klaipeda Trelleborg TT-Line
Ferry from Norway to Sweden Sandefjord Strömstad ColorLine
Ferry from Norway to Sweden Sandefjord Strömstad fjordline
Ferry from Poland to Sweden Gdansk Nynashamn Polferries
Ferry from Poland to Sweden Gdynia Karlskrona StenaLine
Ferry from Poland to Sweden Swinoujscie Trelleborg TT-Line
Ferry from Poland to Sweden Swinoujscie Ystad UNITY Line
Ferry from Poland to Sweden Swinoujscie Ystad Polferries

Route map Sweden

  • Tallink & Silja Line
  • Viking Line
  • Stena Line
  • TT-Line
  • DFDS
  • POLSCA Baltic Ferries
  • Finnlines
  • Destination Gotland
  • Eckerö Linjen
  • Scandlines
  • Color Line
  • Wasaline
  • Bornholmslinjen
  • Øresundslinjen

Ferry ports in Sweden

Ferries to Gothenburg

Ferries to Gothenburg

The ferry port of Gothenburg lies on the Swedish west coast and is the largest port in the Nordic countries. Ferries run regularly from here to Kiel in Germany and Frederikshavn in Denmark.

Ferries to Grisslehamn

Ferries to Grisslehamn

Grisslehamn lies on the shore of the Sea of Åland in the Swedish municipality of Norrtälje and is known above all for the ferry link to Eckerö in the Åland Islands. Ferries run between the two ports several times a day, and the crossing takes around two hours.

Ferries to Helsingborg

Ferries to Helsingborg

The port of Helsingborg lies in Sweden's southernmost region at the narrowest point of the Øresund, opposite the Danish town of Helsingør only about four kilometres away. Ferries run from here to Helsingør with several dozen crossings a day, each taking about 20 minutes.

Ferries to Kapellskär

Kapellskär lies about 90 kilometres north-east of Stockholm on Sweden's Baltic coast and is one of the most important ports on the Swedish east coast. Ferries run from here several times a week to Långnäs on Åland, to Naantali in Finland and to Paldiski in Estonia.

Ferries to Karlshamn

Ferries to Karlshamn

The ferry port of Karlshamn is in southern Sweden on the Baltic coast in the province of Blekinge and links Sweden with Klaipėda in Lithuania and Travemünde in Germany on several sailings a week.

Ferries to Karlskrona

Karlskrona lies on the south-east coast of Sweden and spreads across more than 30 islands in the Blekinge archipelago. The ferry port connects Sweden with Poland, with the route to Gdynia served several times a week.

Ferries to Malmo

Ferries to Malmo

Malmo lies on the south Swedish coast and is, after Stockholm and Gothenburg, the third largest city in Sweden. The port of Malmo is Sweden's third largest port and links Sweden with Germany and Poland, with around 15 sailings a week to Travemünde.

Ferries to Nynäshamn

Ferries to Nynäshamn

The ferry port of Nynäshamn lies around 60 kilometres south of Stockholm and connects Sweden with destinations such as Visby on Gotland, Gdańsk in Poland and Ventspils in Latvia. It's known as one of the most important departure points for ferries to the island of Gotland.

Ferries to Oskarshamn

Ferries to Oskarshamn

Oskarshamn lies on the Baltic coast in the Swedish county of Kalmar and, with its ferry link to Visby on Gotland, is an important starting point for trips to the second largest island in the Baltic. The ferries run several times a week, and the crossing takes around three hours.

Ferries to Stockholm

Ferries to Stockholm

Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, lies on several islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. The ferry port of Stockholm is an important gateway for passenger and freight traffic with Finland, Estonia and the Baltic states, with regular services to Helsinki, Turku, Tallinn and the Åland Islands among others.

Ferries to Strömstad

Ferries to Strömstad

Strömstad lies in western Sweden close to the Norwegian border and links Sweden with Sandefjord in Norway several times a week.

Ferries to Trelleborg

Ferries to Trelleborg

The ferry port of Trelleborg lies at the southernmost point of Sweden and is at once the largest ro-ro port in Scandinavia and Sweden's second largest port for passenger ferries. Ferries run regularly from here to Rostock and Travemünde in Germany, Swinoujscie in Poland and Klaipeda in Lithuania.

Ferries to Umeå

Umeå lies in northern Sweden at the mouth of the Ume älv river and, with daily ferry services to Vaasa in Finland, is an important link across the Gulf of Bothnia.

Ferries to Ystad

Ferries to Ystad

Ystad lies in southern Sweden in the province of Skåne, about 60 kilometres south-east of Malmö. The port is now Sweden's third-largest ferry port and offers regular services to Swinoujscie in Poland and to Rønne on the Danish island of Bornholm.

Ferry routes Sweden