Is there a ferry from Sweden to Germany?
Four routes, three carriers and how long each crossing takes.
Short answer
Yes, ferries run from Sweden to Germany, for example Gothenburg-Kiel with Stena Line, Trelleborg-Rostock and Trelleborg-Travemünde with TT-Line, and Malmö-Travemünde with Finnlines. Stena Line gives about 14 hours for Gothenburg-Kiel. TT-Line gives 6 hours to Rostock and 8 hours to Travemünde, and Finnlines gives 9 hours from Malmö.
Why
- Stena Line lists Gothenburg-Kiel with a crossing time of about 14 hours and up to one departure a day.
- TT-Line lists passage durations of 6 hours for Trelleborg-Rostock and 8 hours for Trelleborg-Travemünde, each with 4 daily departures.
- Finnlines lists up to three daily departures on Travemünde-Malmö, with a travel time of 9 hours.
Details
Stena Line also lists Trelleborg-Rostock among its routes. The Swedish embassy in Germany notes that identity checks take place on ferries between Germany, Denmark and Sweden, so carry a passport or national ID card. For the document rules, see whether you need a passport to travel from Sweden to Germany, and for other crossings from Sweden, see ferries and the archipelago.
Tip
Check the exact departure times for your date on the carrier's site, because Finnlines lists different departure times for each weekday and TT-Line lists both day and night sailings.
What may differ
Frequency depends on the route and the day: Stena Line shows up to one departure a day to Kiel, TT-Line shows 4 a day from Trelleborg, and Finnlines varies by weekday and may arrive the next morning.
Common misconception
You have to drive through Denmark to get from Sweden to Germany.
What actually happens
Stena Line, TT-Line and Finnlines all run sailings directly from Swedish ports to German ports, so a trip can go by sea from Gothenburg, Trelleborg or Malmö.
People also ask
- Can I take a ferry from Sweden to Germany?
- Which ferries go from Sweden to Germany?
Sources
- Stena Line: Gothenburg-KielChecked at:
- TT-Line: Trelleborg-RostockChecked at:
- TT-Line: Trelleborg-TravemündeChecked at:
- Finnlines: Travemünde-Malmö timetableChecked at:
- Swedish Embassy in Germany: Entry and exit rulesChecked at:
Timetables and prices change, so check the carrier before you travel.
Ferries and the archipelagoRelated questions
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Do you get compensation for a delayed Snälltåget train?
Yes, Snälltåget pays 25% of the ticket price if you arrive 60 to 119 minutes late and 50% if you arrive 120 minutes or more late.
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Where does Viking Line leave from in Stockholm?
Viking Line ferries leave from the Stadsgården terminal in Stockholm, at Tegelvikshamn, SE-11630 Stockholm, according to Ports of Stockholm and Viking Line.
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What is the 'försalong' on Destination Gotland?
On Destination Gotland, the försalong is a lounge with reclining seats where films are shown on monitors during the crossing.
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Is the Arlanda Express included in an SAS ticket?
Arlanda Express sells its own train tickets, and its price list, its ticket terms and Swedavia's train page mention no SAS or other airline ticket that includes the ride.