Travel to Sweden by ferry or bridge(s) from Germany
When travelling to Sweden, Germany and Denmark are both excellent ferry hubs. If you choose to travel from Germany to Sweden by ferry, you have around seven ferry options to choose from. Alternatively, you can drive via Denmark and the รresund Bridge to Malmรถ, Sweden, if you don't mind spending more time in the car.
Ferry or drive? Or combine?
If you don't want to spend too much time on a boat, driving the whole journey is an ideal and likely the fastest option. However, it doesn't offer the comfort of a ferry journey. When you travel by ferry, for example, from Kiel to Gothenburg, your holiday begins as soon as you board the ferry.
You can use the booking module and select Sweden as your destination to find all the crossings to Swedend.ย
Ferry Map: ferry routes to Sweden from Germany
Use the interactive map to find the right crossing and ferry company. You can zoom in and out and view the routes in the ports.
The bright orange routes in the ferry map are active crossings from Germany to Sweden at the moment – the barely visible routes are currently on hold or just stopped working.
This map lets you quickly zoom in and out and determine the different routes from Germany to Sweden. You can go directly by ferry from Germany to Sweden; you can travel via Denmark and the Sontbridge, or Denmark and then the ferry.ย
Crossings to Sweden from Germany
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In short, you can travel from Sweden to Germany via the following options:
- By a direct ferry, such as Trelleborg-Rostock, Malmรถ-Travemรผnde, Trelleborg-Sassnitz, Rostock-Stockholm (currently on hold), or Gothenburg-Kiel.
- Indirect ferry: from Germany to Denmark, and then by car or ferry to Sweden.
- By bridge: travelling from Germany via the Danish highways and then across the รresund Bridge to Sweden.
Crossing to Sweden by car is possible since there are many bridges, and in almost all cases, you can bring your vehicle on the ferry. However, in many instances, the ferry is the better choice for comfort and entertainment.
Option 1: Direct Ferry to Sweden from Germany
When departing from Germany, most of the ferry ports are relatively close to each other. It makes sense to consider where you need to be in Sweden and compare the different options for sailing or driving based on cost and convenience.
One excellent option is the direct ferry from Kiel to Gothenburg, especially if you enjoy being on a ferry and don't mind spending a night onboard.
If you're travelling to the southern regions of Sweden, there are also ferries departing from Travemรผnde to Malmรถ and Trelleborg. Although there was a ferry from Rostock to Stockholm, it is currently on hold.
Onboard the ships, you'll find entertainment, restaurants, kids' play centres, and more to make your trip enjoyable.
With plenty of options, you can travel directly from Germany to the cities of Gothenburg, Malmรถ, and Trelleborg by ferry.
Option 2: Travelling from Germany to Sweden via Denmark
Option 2 involves travelling from Germany to Sweden via Denmark. You can drive from Germany to Denmark and then continue to Sweden either by crossing the รresund Bridge (Sontbridge) or by taking one of the ferries from Denmark to Sweden.
To travel from Germany to Sweden by car, you'll need to cross the Storebรฆlt Bridge (Great Belt Bridge) and then the รresund Bridge. Further down this page, youโll find more information on this route.
Option 3: Driving to Sweden from Germany (via Denmark)
You can also travel to Sweden from Germany entirely by car. Start by driving over the Great Belt Bridge towards Copenhagen, then continue from Copenhagen via the รresund Bridge (Sontbridge) to Malmรถ. Alternatively, you can take the ferry from Puttgarden to Rรธdby and later cross the รresund Bridge from Copenhagen to Malmรถ.
Changes on the Baltic Sea ferry routes
Over the past few years, there have been notable developments in the ferry services operating in the Baltic Sea. The ferry route from Sassnitz to Ystad has transitioned to Sassnitz Trelleborg. Unfortunately, the Skane Jet, operated by FRS Baltic on this route, had to conclude its ferry season prematurely this year due to challenges related to the availability of engine spare parts. [1]Sassnitz Trelleborg ferry season ends early, FerryGoGo.com Additionally, the ferry route from Rostock to Stockholm from Hansa Destinations is temporarily suspended, but there are plans to resume operations in 2024.
If you travel from Germany or elsewhere in Europe to Sweden, then Germany is one of the best ferry hubs for Sweden. From Germany, 7 ferries are sailing directly to Sweden. Amongst them are the popular connections from Kiel to Gothenburg, Rostock Trelleborg, Travemunde-Trelleborg and more.ย
On almost all ferries to Sweden from Germany you can bring your car, if you book well in advance and acquired a spot on the parking deck in your reservation. You can even drive to Sweden from Germany (via Denmark). Then you make the crossing via the Sontbridge which connects Copenhagen to Malmo.
The ferries leaving from Sassnitz (Northern Germany) and heading for Trelleborg in Southern Sweden are among the quickest connections between the two countries. Via this route, you can be from Germany to Sweden in just 2.5 hours.
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