Ferry from Sweden to Germany

About Sweden

How long is the ferry from Sweden to Germany?

The crossing time by ferry from Sweden to Germany ranges between routes, operators and ships. The Malmo Travemunde ferry on average approximately takes 8 hours 45 minutes. The distance from Malmo to Travemunde is approximately 125 nautical miles.

The fastest ferry from Sweden to Germany is from Trelleborg to Rostock, with a crossing time of approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes. Stena Line and TT Line offer this route with 34 sailings weekly combined.

Sweden to Germany Ferry Operators

The following operators sail from Sweden to Germany:

• Stena Line


• TT Line


• Hansa Destinations


• Finnlines

Timetables vary depending on the ferry company. Check the latest ferry timetables between Sweden and Germany with just a few clicks using our deal finder.

What is the ferry price from Sweden to Germany?

Prices for the Sweden to Germany ferry might change depending on the season you wish to travel. Cheap ferry tickets are typically available during off peak, outside of the high season. Please visit our special offers page to view all the latest ferry discounts.

Can I travel with a vehicle from Sweden to Germany?

The following operators accept vehicles on ferries from Trelleborg - Rostock: TT Line and Stena line.
Malmo - Travemunde: Finnlines.

Not all ships will accept vehicles, check out our Deal Finder for the latest sailing availability, for traveling with vehicles.

Sweden to Germany Ferry Routes

The following routes sail between Sweden to Germany:

• Gothenburg to Kiel


• Trelleborg to Rostock


• Trelleborg to Travemunde


• Malmo to Travemunde


• Nynashamn to Rostock

Some routes are seasonal, whereas others sail year round. To get the most up to date sailing information for ferries from Sweden to Germany search in our Deal Finder.

About Germany

Being the largest country in Central Europe, Germany offers even a casual visitor a wealth of sights and sounds from hyper modern and fashionable cities to the sublime southern regions that border the Alps.

Beautiful, vibrant cities display some of the very best of what the country has to offer, while in the quieter corners of the country, the landscape is filled with significant UNESCO World Heritage sites and unspoiled treasures.

With its prime position in the Baltic Sea, Germany is the perfect gateway to mainland Europe with ferries arriving from Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and Russia. The ports of Kiel, Rostock and Travemunde are the more popular destinations and can be reached from Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia and Norway.

The port of Sassnitz is another option for those coming from Sweden and also provides a link from the island of Bornholm while Lubeck is destination for ferries departing on the long trip from Russia.

The shortest and most frequently operated route to Germany is the 12 mile ferry link between Rødby (Lolland,Denmark) and Puttgarden, a village on the island of Fehmarn. The trip takes around 45 minutes and there are up to 2 sailings an hour.

Poland is also a good alternative entry point for those travelling to Germany. Though some of the of the departure ports are the same as those used for the crossings to Germany, the schedule and duration at sea may be a better fit for your plans.

If you're travelling from the UK to Germany, as the direct link from Harwich to Cuxhaven ceased many years ago, you'll need to travel via France, Belgium or Holland and drive across.

Whether the country is your final destination or you’re just passing through, all of Germany's major towns and cities are well connected by major infrastructure, and offer many options for onward travel. The German motorway network covers some 7,500 miles ranking it among the most dense and longest highway systems in the world.

For those that aren't travelling by vehicle, the German railway network is modern, comprehensive and very efficient, not just domestically but also for onward travel to countries all over Europe.