Travelling from Rostock to Malmo? Then the Ferry Rostock ⇄ Malmo offers you a fast and affordable option for your trip. The ferry takes you daily in 4 hours to 7 hours from Rostock (Germany) to Malmo (Sweden).
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Information about the ferry connection Rostock - Gedser - Trelleborg - Malmo
| Ferry connection: | Rostock ⇄ Malmo |
| Ports of the ferry connection: |
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| Number of crossings: | daily |
| Travel time / journey time: | 4 hours bis 7 hours |
| Distance: | 250 Kilometers (ca. 135,0 Nautical miles) |
| Season: | All year round (January-December) |
| Check-in: | up to 15 minutes before departure |
| Operator of the ferry connection: |
Finnlines Scandlines Stena Line TT-Line |
Information about the ferry connection Malmo - Trelleborg - Gedser - Rostock
| Ferry connection: | Malmo ⇄ Rostock |
| Häfen der Verbindung (Rückreise): |
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| Number of crossings: | daily |
| Travel time / journey time: | 4 hours bis 7 hours |
| Distance: | 250 Kilometers (ca. 135,0 Nautical miles) |
| Season: | All year round (January-December) |
| Check-in: | up to 15 minutes before departure |
| Operator of the ferry connection: |
Finnlines Scandlines Stena Line TT-Line |
Betreiber der Fähre Rostock ⇄ Malmo
Finnlines
Finnlines is a leading shipping company offering ferry connections between Germany, Finland and Sweden. You travel in comfort on modern ships and benefit from reliable departures, good service and attractive offers for vehicles and passengers. This is ideal for trips around the Baltic Sea.
Scandlines
Scandlines is the leading shipping company for efficient and environmentally friendly ferry connections between Germany and Denmark. With modern hybrid ferries, Scandlines combines comfort and sustainability and ensures a smooth crossing. The shipping company attaches particular importance to service quality and short crossing times in order to provide travelers with a comfortable connection between the two countries.
Stena Line
Stena Line is one of the world’s largest ferry companies with over 33,000 annual crossings. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, it operates 40 ships on 20 routes in Northern and Western Europe. Stena Line connects people, places and societies, emphasizing safety, reliability and sustainability.
TT-Line
TT-Line has been connecting Germany, Poland and Lithuania with Sweden since 1962 and offers up to 18 daily departures. With a modern fleet, the company focuses on reliability, environmental awareness and quality to provide you with a comfortable crossing across the Baltic Sea.
Port information for the ferry connection between Rostock and Malmo
Rostock
Rostock impresses with its rich Hanseatic history and maritime flair. The city offers a picturesque old town, characterized by Gothic brick buildings such as St. Mary’s Church and the Kröpeliner ...
Here you will find information about the port, the ferry terminals, travel arrangements, and all Ferries to Rostock.
Port address
| Ferry port Rostock | |
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| Street: | To the ferry terminal 1 |
| Postcode & city: | 18147 Rostock |
| Country: | Germany |
| GPS: | 54.145674, 12.100159 |
Travel information
You have various options for getting to the Rostock ferry port:
Arrival by car, motorcycle, motorhome
If you are traveling from Berlin, first follow the A24 freeway and then the A19 freeway to the Rostock-Überseehafen exit. From there, follow the signs to the ferry port and the individual gates of Scandlines, Stena Line and TT-Line.
If you are traveling from Hamburg, first follow the A20 freeway to junction 16 Kreuz Rostock. From there, ferry onto the A19 highway in the direction of Rostock Ost/Rostock-Überseehafen. Then follow the A19 to the Rostock-Überseehafen exit. From there, follow the signs to the ferry port and the individual gates of Scandlines, Stena Line and TT-Line.
Arrival by public transport (bus & streetcar)
You can also easily reach the Rostock ferry port by bus and streetcar from Rostock main station or other stops in Rostock. Starting from Rostock main station, you can take streetcar line 4 to Dierkower Kreuz. There you change to bus number 19, which takes you directly to Rostock ferry port. If you are starting your journey from the northwest of Rostock, you can also take bus line 45, which runs through the Warnow Tunnel and also stops directly at the Rostock Ferry Center.
Arrival by plane
Rostock-Laage regional airport is located just under 40 kilometers from the Rostock ferry port. Arrival from the airport is possible by car/taxi via the A19 highway.
Gedser
Gedser and Falster, in southern Denmark, are a traveler’s dream. In Gedser, the southernmost tip of Denmark, you will experience fascinating nature and a relaxed atmosphere. Visit the lighthouse for ...
Here you will find information about the port, the ferry terminals, travel arrangements, and all Ferries to Gedser.
Port address
| Ferry port Gedser | |
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| Street: | Jernbanevejen 1 |
| Postcode & city: | 4874 Gedser |
| Country: | Denmark |
| GPS: | 54.577727, 11.924704 |
Travel information
Arrival by car
- From Copenhagen: Take the E47/E55 south to exit 42, then change to route 9 towards Gedser. The ferry port is well signposted and is located directly at the end of Route 9.
- From Rødby: Take the E47/E55 northbound and then follow Route 9 directly to Gedser.
Arrival by bus and train
- By bus: Various bus lines go to Gedser ferry port. Check local bus timetables for exact connections.
Arrival by plane
- Nearest airport: The nearest major airport is Copenhagen. From there, you can either take the train or drive to the Gedser ferry port.
Trelleborg
Sweden’s southernmost city offers a reconstructed Viking castle, a historic water tower and a beautiful market square. An excursion leads to a 5,000 year old dolmen surrounded by 18 other ...
Here you will find information about the port, the ferry terminals, travel arrangements, and all Ferries to Trelleborg.
Port address
| Ferry port Trelleborg | |
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| Street: | Travemündeallén |
| Postcode & city: | 231 62 Trelleborg |
| Country: | Sweden |
| GPS: | 55.373887, 13.142353 |
Travel information
Travel to Travemündeallén/Norra Nyhamnsgatan 1, Trelleborg, Sweden
Arrival by car
- From the direction of Malmö (north): Ferry south on the E6/E22. Follow the signs to Trelleborg. Once in Trelleborg, follow the signs to the ferry port (Travemündeallén).
- From the direction of Ystad (east): Drive west on the E65 towards Trelleborg. In Trelleborg, follow the signs to the ferry port (Travemündeallén).
Arrival by train
Trelleborg can be reached by train from larger cities such as Malmö. The ferry terminal is just a few minutes’ walk from Trelleborg railroad station.
Arrival by plane
- Malmö Airport (MMX): The nearest airport is Malmö. From there, you can travel to Trelleborg by bus, train or cab.
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH): From Copenhagen you can take the train over the Öresund Bridge to Malmö and from there on to Trelleborg.
Malmo
Malmö inspires with a mixture of history and modernity. A stroll through the old town Gamla Staden leads over cobblestones to the lively market square Stortogret and the church Sankt ...
Here you will find information about the port, the ferry terminals, travel arrangements, and all Ferries to Malmo.
Port address
| Ferry port Malmo | |
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| Street: | Lappögatan |
| Postcode & city: | 211 24 Malmo |
| Country: | Sweden |
| GPS: | 55.627662, 12.991012 |
Travel information
Arrival by car
If you are traveling by car, you can reach the Malmö ferry port via the European highway E20. This leads directly to Malmö. In Malmö, follow the signs to the ferry port. The ferry port (Hamnen) is located near the city center. You can also reach Malmö quickly and easily from the Danish capital Copenhagen via the Öresund Bridge.
Arrival by bus and train
Malmö is well connected to the Swedish rail network. From Malmö Central Station you can take the city bus or a cab to the ferry port. There are regular bus services that connect the train station with the ferry port.
Arrival by plane
The nearest airport is Malmö Airport. From there you can take a cab or public transport to the ferry port. The airport also offers rental cars if you want to drive to the ferry port.
Itinerary
Looking for a Ferry from Rostock to Malmö?
Then we’re sorry to disappoint you. There is no direct ferry connection from Rostock to Malmö . But we will show you some alternatives for getting from Germany to Malmö with Ferry.
1. Rostock-Gedser & Puttgarden Rödby
You can get to Malmö quickly and cheaply with the Scandlines ferry connections. You can take the Ferry Rostock – Gedser (approx. 2 hours) and then drive by car via the highway and the E47 directly to Copenhagen and from there over the Öresund Bridge to Malmö (approx. 2 hours 30 minutes).
Total driving time approx. 4 to 4.5 hours.
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The second ferry connection from Scandlines is via the island of Fehmarn from Puttgarden to Rödby on the island of Lolland in Denmark (approx. 45 minutes). From here, the drive via the E47 to Copenhagen and also over the Öresund Bridge takes approx. 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Total travel time approx. 3 to 3.5 hours.
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2. Rostock/Travemünde – Trelleborg
You can also take the Ferry to Trelleborg (Sweden) and from there on to Malmö. From here it is only a good hour’s drive to Malmö. The Ferry Lübeck-Travemünde – Trelleborg of TT-Line takes about 8 hours to Sweden. The Stena Line and TT-Line Ferries from Rostock to Trelleborg take around 6 hours and 30 minutes to reach southern Sweden.
Total travel time approx. 7 to 8 hours (Rostock-Trelleborg) or 9 to 10 hours (Travemünde-Trelleborg).
The TT-Line Ferry Nils Holgersson coming from Trelleborg, entering the port of Rostock
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3. Travemünde – Malmö
Another way to reach Malmö is via Ferry Travemünde – Malmö (approx. 8 hours 45 minutes). Finnlines takes you directly to the Swedish metropolis opposite Copenhagen and you only have to walk or drive from Ferry and you can explore Malmö straight away.
Total driving time approx. 9.5 to 10 hours.
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Scandlines Ferry Germany in Puttgarden with Scandlines Bordershop in the background - Source: Scandlines
The Scandlines Ferry Berlin on the crossing from Denmark to Germany.
Scandlines Fähre Deutschland im Hafen Puttgarden auf Fehmarn
The new TT-Line Ferry Nils Holgersson coming from Trelleborg, entering the port of Rostock
The Stena Line Ferry Skane operates on the Rostock-Trelleborg ferry route
Ferries Finnlines Finntrader entering the port of Travemünde.
The Stena Line Ferry Mecklenburg-Vorpommern entering the port of Rostock.
View of the city of Malmö in Sweden.
View of the Öresund Bridge from Malmö towards Copenhagen.
The central station of Malmö (Centralstation).
View of the Dockan Marina in Malmö.
Alternative ferry connections
To travel from Rostock to Malmo or from Germany to Sweden, you can also use one of the following alternative ferry routes:
| Route | Start country & destination country |
Number & Duration of trip |
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| Ferries Rostock – Trelleborg | GermanySweden | up to 4 times a day 5 hours 30 minutes |
| Ferry Travemünde – Malmö | GermanySweden | up to 4 times a day 9 hours 15 minutes |
| Ferries Travemünde – Trelleborg | GermanySweden | up to 4 times a day 8 hours 45 minutes |
| Vogelfluglinie | Fehmarn, GermanyLolland, Denmark | up to 48 times a day 45 minutes |
| Ferry Rostock – Gedser | GermanyDenmark | 10 times a day 2 hours |
| Ferry Sassnitz – Trelleborg | GermanySweden | 2 times a day 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Ferry Puttgarden – Rödby | Fehmarn, GermanyLolland, Denmark | up to 48 times a day 45 minutes |
| Scandlines Swedish Ticket | Fehmarn, GermanyLolland, Denmark | up to 48 times a day 45 minutes |
Frequently asked questions
Here you will find answers to various questions about travelling from Rostock to Malmo.
Which Ferries ferries travel from Rostock to Malmö?
There is no direct ferry connection between Rostock and Malmö. However, you can use the following ferry connections:
- Ferry Puttgarden-Rödby with Scandlines
- Ferry Rostock-Gedser with Scandlines
- Ferry Rostock-Trelleborg with Stena Line or TT-Line
- Ferry Travemünde-Malmö with Finnlines
- Ferry Travemünde-Trelleborg with TT-Line
How much does the Ferry from Rostock to Malmö cost by car, caravan or motorhome?
The price on the route from Rostock to Malmö depends mainly from which ferry connection you choose. Simply check your prices using the buttons in our recommendations.
How often does the Ferry ferry travel from Rostock to Malmö in Sweden?
The alternative ferry connections to travel from Rostock to Malmö are offered several times a day. So you are very flexible in your travel planning.
How long does the Ferry ferry take from Rostock to Malmö?
The pure crossing time (ferry journey) is between 45 minutes and 8 hours 30 minutes. Added to this is the travel time from the port of arrival to Malmö.
The total travel time including ferry crossing is then between 2 hours 30 minutes and 10 hours from the respective port of departure.
Can I take my dog / pet with me to Ferry?
Yes, that’s not a problem. Dogs and smaller pets such as cats are welcome on all ferry services.
On some ferries, pets must remain in the vehicle, while on other ferries they can be taken into the passenger areas. Some shipping companies also offer pet cabins or pet boxes on their ferries.
Is a day trip from Rostock to Malmö worthwhile?
Due to the long journey, a day trip from Rostock to Malmö is not worthwhile. But on a short trip of 2-3 days you can explore Malmö very well. A short detour to Copenhagen is of course also possible.