FRS Baltic discontinues ferry service between Sassnitz and Trelleborg
End of the connection between Rügen and Sweden
The shipping company FRS Baltic has announced that it will discontinue the ferry connection between Sassnitz (Mukran) and Trelleborg in Sweden. The decision affects the so-called “Royal Line”, which has been in operation since 1909. Despite a restart in 2020 and the use of the fast ferry Skane Jet, the route was no longer economically viable. The last crossing will take place on September 30, 2024. The season was already ended prematurely last year. At that time, however, due to a defect on the fast ferry.
Why was the connection discontinued?
The main reasons for the closure are falling demand and the challenges in the freight business. FRS Baltic was no longer able to achieve the required capacity utilization of Ferry, which meant that operations were no longer economically viable. Cost increases in almost all operating items, which had a particularly negative impact on fuel costs, as well as considerable additional costs, such as the CO2 levies introduced from 2024 and the fairway dues in the port of Sassnitz, are further reasons for the economic end.
Alternatives for travelers
If you have planned a trip to Sweden, there are alternative ferry connections that you can consider. The Rostock-Trelleborg route or the connection from Travemünde to Malmö continue to offer convenient travel options to Sweden.
Important questions & answers
What happens to the trips booked in October and November?
FRS Baltic has announced that all trips booked for the period October 1 to November 3 will be canceled. The affected passengers will be contacted directly by the shipping company.
Will I receive a refund?
Yes, you will receive a full refund for the canceled trip. FRS Baltic has assured that all affected passengers will receive a refund within a short time.
What is happening with the Skane Jet fast ferry?
The high-speed ferry Skane Jet will no longer be used on the Sassnitz-Trelleborg route for the time being. The high-speed catamaran is to be sold.
What alternative ferry connections are there?
You can switch to other connections, such as from Rostock to Trelleborg or from Travemünde to Malmö. These routes are operated by other shipping companies and continue to offer regular ferry connections to Sweden. Here is an overview of the possible alternative routes:
| Ferry connection | Start country & Destination country |
Number & Journey duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry Rostock – Gedser | GermanyDenmark | 10 times daily 1 hour 50 minutes |
| Ferry Rostock – Trelleborg | GermanySweden | up to 4 times daily 6 hours |
| Ferry Swinoujscie – Malmö | PolandSweden | daily 9 hours |
| Ferry Swinoujscie (Swinoujscie) – Trelleborg | PolandSweden | up to 3 times a day 6 hours |
| Ferry Swinoujscie (Swinoujscie) – Ystad | PolandSweden | up to 5 times a day 6 hours 30 minutes |
| Ferry Travemünde – Trelleborg | GermanySweden | up to 4 times a day 7 hours 30 minutes |
| Ferry Travemünde – Malmö | GermanySweden | up to 4 times a day 8 hours 45 minutes |
