Travel by ferry from Germany to Sweden! Travelling from Germany to Sweden couldn't be more relaxed than by ferry. This way you start your holiday in Sweden rested and without stress.
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All ferry connections from Germany to Sweden
ferries from Rostock to Sweden
From Rostock you can travel to Trelleborg with Ferry.
The ferry connections to Nynäshamn, near Stockholm, and Visby on Gotland have been discontinued.
| Route | Number of departures & Duration of trip |
|---|---|
| Ferries Rostock – Trelleborg | up to 4 times a day 5 hours 30 minutes |
ferries from Travemünde to Sweden
From Lübeck Travemünde you can travel with ferries from TT-Line to Karlshamn and Trelleborg and with Finnlines to Malmö.
| Route | Number of departures & Duration of trip |
|---|---|
| Ferry Travemünde – Malmö | up to 4 times a day 9 hours 15 minutes |
| Ferries Travemünde – Trelleborg | up to 4 times a day 8 hours 45 minutes |
| Ferries Travemünde – Karlshamn | up to 2 times a week 16 hours 40 minutes |
ferries from Kiel to Sweden
Stena Line takes you from Kiel to Gothenburg, Sweden’s second largest city.
| Route | Number of departures & Duration of trip |
|---|---|
| Ferry Kiel – Gothenburg | up to 7 times a week 14 hours 30 minutes |
ferries from Sassnitz to Sweden
The two ferry connections from Sassnitz to Ystad and Trelleborg were discontinued.
Alternative ferry routes to Sweden
Arrival via Denmark
If you want to travel from Germany to Sweden via Denmark with Ferry, there are various ferry connections available. For example, you can travel to Denmark with Scandlines from Rostock and Puttgarden and then take the connecting ferry from Helsingör to Helsingborg or alternatively the Öresund Bridge.
You can also take the overland route from Germany and then take the Ferry from Frederikshavn to Gothenburg or from Grenaa to Halmstad. Both routes are offered by Stena Line.
| Route | Number of departures & Duration of trip |
|---|---|
| Ferry Rostock – Gedser | 10 times a day 2 hours |
| Ferry Puttgarden – Rödby | up to 48 times a day 45 minutes |
| Ferry Copenhagen – Malmö – Öresund Bridge | continuously possible 20 minutes |
| Ferry Grenaa – Halmstad | up to 14 times a week 4 hours 35 minutes |
| Ferry Frederikshavn – Gothenburg | up to 6 times a day 3 hours 25 minutes |
| Ferry Helsingør – Helsingborg | up to 55 times a day 20 minutes |
Arrival via Norway
You also have the option of traveling from Germany to Sweden via Norway. The ferry connection from Kiel to Oslo and the subsequent land route to Sweden are ideal for this.
| Route | Number of departures & Duration of trip |
|---|---|
| Ferry Kiel – Oslo | 7 times a week 20 hours |
Travel via Poland to Sweden
There are also ferry connections to Swedenvia Poland.
Here you can travel from Gdansk, Gdynia or Swinemünde.
| Route | Number of departures & Duration of trip |
|---|---|
| Ferry Swinoujscie (Swinoujscie) – Trelleborg | up to 3 times a day 6 hours |
| Ferry Swinoujscie (Swinoujscie) – Ystad | up to 5 times a day 6 hours 30 minutes |
| Ferry Gdansk – Nynashamn | up to 7 times a week 18 hours |
| Ferry Swinoujscie – Malmö | daily 9 hours |
Ferry ports in Germany and Sweden
You can find an overview of all ports from Germany and the destination ports in Sweden here.
| Starting ports in Germany | Destination ports in Sweden |
|---|---|
Shipping companies sailing from Germany to Sweden
An overview of all ferry companies operating ferries from Germany to Sweden can be found here.
| Shipping companies of the Sweden ferries |
Search & Book Ferries from Germany to Sweden
Use our ferry search to find your Germany - Sweden ferry route. We compare the offers of different shipping companies on each route. So you always get the cheapest offer for your Sweden ferry. Check availability and schedules now.
Questions & Answers about the ferry Germany Sweden
››› What is the fastest ferry connection to Sweden?
The fastest connection to Sweden, after the discontinuation of Ferry Sassnitz-Ystad, is the connection between Rostock and Trelleborg. This takes you from Rostock to southern Sweden in just under 5 hours 30 minutes.
››› What ferry connections are there from Germany to Sweden?
There are currently the following ferry connections from Germany to Sweden:
- Ferry Kiel – Gothenburg
- Ferry Rostock – Trelleborg
- Ferry Travemünde – Karlshamn (via Trelleborg)
- Ferry Travemünde – Malmö
- Ferry Travemünde – Trelleborg
››› Which shipping companies sail from Germany to Sweden?
The ferry connections to Sweden are currently operated by five shipping companies:
- Finnlines
- Stena Line
- TT-Line
››› From which German ports can I travel to Sweden?
If you would like to travel to Sweden with Ferry, you can sail from the following German ports:
- Kiel
- Rostock
- Travemünde
››› Which Swedish cities can I travel to with Ferry?
If you are traveling from Germany to Sweden with Ferry, you can call at the following Swedish ports:
- Gothenburg
- Karlshamn
- Malmo
- Trelleborg
››› What is the easiest way to get from Germany to Sweden?
If you are planning your vacation in Sweden or would like to travel through Sweden on your onward journey to Finland or Norway, the easiest way to travel to Sweden is with Ferry. There are currently five direct ferry connections from Kiel, Lübeck-Travemünde and Rostock. The ferries ferries run to Gothenburg, Karlshamn, Malmö and Trelleborg.
››› How expensive is the Ferry from Germany to Sweden?
The price of a trip from Germany to Sweden with Ferry depends from many factors. For example, whether you are traveling with or without a vehicle, the time of year and the route you are taking. Check the price for the Ferry to Sweden in our connection search.
››› How often do the ferries ferries travel from Germany to Sweden?
In total, there are more than 10 daily departures on the various routes.