Ferries from
Germany to Sweden
Ferries from
Germany to Sweden
Ferries from Germany to Sweden are available with 3 operators. Popular ferry trips from Germany to Sweden include Rostock to Trelleborg and Travemunde to Malmo. Use our Deal Finder to see live pricing and availability and book your ferry to Sweden today.
Yes, you can get a ferry from Germany to Sweden. Ferries to Sweden from Germany sail approximately 75 times per week and are provided by 3 operators; Stena Line, TT-Line & Finnlines.
The duration of the ferry from Germany to Sweden depends on a number of factors including the ferry company you're travelling with and the weather conditions at the time of sail. The duration of the Germany Sweden ferry also varies between routes, with the Rostock to Trelleborg ferry taking approximately 6 hours on average.
Fastest Germany to Sweden ferry time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Longest Germany to Sweden ferry time: 32 hours 45 minutes
The fastest ferry from Germany to Sweden is the Rostock to Trelleborg route. This ferry is provided by Stena Line and takes approximately 4 hours 30 minutes.
Germany to Sweden ferry times can differ depending on the route you choose and which ferry company you're travelling with. The season you travel in can also affect the times, with more options usually available in the peak summer months. If you're travelling from Germany to Sweden by boat, it's best to check the latest Germany to Sweden ferry timetable before you book.
There are 3 ferry companies providing this route. Germany to Sweden ferry operators include Stena Line, TT-Line & Finnlines
Popular Germany to Sweden ferry routes include:
Rostock to Trelleborg
Travemunde to Malmo
Travemunde to Trelleborg
Sassnitz to Trelleborg
Kiel to Gothenburg
The most popular ferry is Rostock – Trelleborg with up to 5 daily and 36 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes about 6 hours.
Another popular route is the Travemunde – Malmo ferry with up to 3 daily and 17 weekly sailings. The Travemunde – Malmo ferry takes about 9 hours 15 minutes.
With the fastest ferries to Sweden from Germany taking just 4 hours 30 minutes, it's not possible to do a Germany to Sweden day trip.
Yes, you can take your car on the ferry to Sweden from Germany.
Car Operators: Stena Line, TT-Line & Finnlines
Check out our deal finder for more information on routes and to find Germany to Sweden car ferry prices.
Germany to Sweden ferry prices can vary depending on a number of factors including the route, ferry company, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not.
Prices for the Rostock to Trelleborg ferry start from as little as £50 for those travelling with a car and from £23 for foot passengers. The prices for the Travemunde to Malmo ferry route start from £55 for cars and from £22 for foot passengers.
We recommend booking your Germany to Sweden ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best price. The cheapest ferries from Germany to Sweden are usually out of season and at off-peak times. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest Germany to Sweden ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry to Sweden from Germany.
Sweden to Germany distance: 110 miles (177km) and 96 nautical miles.
You can book Germany to Sweden ferry tickets online at Direct Ferries. Compare Germany to Sweden ferry prices, timetables and ferry companies using our Deal Finder.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From RostockGermany |
To TrelleborgSweden |
Average price£215.04 | |
From TravemundeGermany |
To MalmoSweden |
Average price£337.69 | |
From TravemundeGermany |
To TrelleborgSweden |
Average price£272.86 |
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