Ferry from Germany to Sweden

About Germany

How long is the ferry from Germany to Sweden?

The crossing time by ferry from Germany to Sweden ranges between routes, operators and ships. Travemunde to Malmo ferry on average approximately takes 8 hours 45 minutes. The distance from Travemunde to Malmo is approximately 123 nautical miles.

The fastest ferry from Germany to Sweden is from Rostock. The distance from Rostock to Trelleborg is 85 nautical miles (157km) with a crossing time of approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes. Stena Line and TT Line offer this route with 32 sailings weekly combined.

Germany to Sweden Ferry Operators

The following operators sail from Germany to Sweden:

• Stena Line


• Finnlines


• TT Line


• Hansa Destinations

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

What is the ferry price from Germany to Sweden?

Prices for the Germany to Sweden 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 Germany to Sweden?

The following operators accept vehicles on ferries from Rostock – Trelleborg: TT Line and Stena Line.

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

Germany to Sweden Ferry Routes

The following routes sail between Germany to Sweden:

• Kiel to Gothenburg


• Rostock to Trelleborg


• Travemunde to Trelleborg


• Travemunde to Malmo


• Rostock to Nynashamn

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

About Sweden

Sweden is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe, sharing a lengthy western border with Norway and a shorter north-eastern border with Finland.

One of the European leaders for quality of life, Sweden is a beautiful nation in all aspects. The diversity of magical landscapes is one of its greatest assets, stretching from the sparse and snow-filled north, inhabited by the indigenous Sami people, to the lake-speckled central region and the high-energy, fashion-inspired capital city of Stockholm in the south.

A long Viking history has left its mark; ancient rune stones and huge burial mounds can be found throughout the country, all with their own fascinating story to tell, while the medieval cities and coastal castles add a further layer of mystery.

Sailing to Sweden by ferry is a common choice for visitors, thanks to the huge number of routes from various countries in northern Europe and Scandinavia, all operated by a wide choice of excellent ferry companies.