Ferry to Sweden
Travemünde - Trelleborg
A comfortable crossing of the Baltic with TT-Line: Sweden's southernmost city is just 30 km from Malmö
- Up to 5 departures daily, day and night, with TT-Line Green Ships
- Direct crossing in around 9 hours from the Skandinavienkai in Travemünde
- Car package including your car, up to 20% off with the return package
Route guide
Travemünde - Trelleborg ferry at a glance
Table of Contents
Everything about the Travemünde - Trelleborg route with TT-Line: getting to the Skandinavienkai, check-in times, on-board facilities, vehicle and pet rules, plus onward travel from Trelleborg.
Travemünde terminal: getting there and parking
The ferry departs from the Skandinavienkai, one of the largest ferry ports in Europe. For your sat nav, use Zum Hafenplatz 1, 23570 Lübeck-Travemünde, or simply search for "Skandinavienkai". By car, take the A1 to Lübeck and then the A226 straight to the quay; from Hamburg you'll be at the terminal in just over an hour.
If you're arriving as a foot passenger without a car, take bus route 50 from Lübeck Hauptbahnhof to the Roter Hahn stop and change there to route 36 to the Skandinavienkai. There's a chargeable long-stay car park right at the port: a camera records your number plate on entry and exit, and you pay at the machine in the harbour building, via the EasyPark app, or online; there's no paper ticket.
Check-in and departure
Check-in with a vehicle is at the self check-in kiosks on the Skandinavienkai: you scan the barcode on your booking confirmation and receive your boarding card and cabin key. On most departures you need to be checked in and ready to load at least 30 minutes before departure, though on some ships check-in closes 60 minutes beforehand. Build in enough buffer time, as vehicles arriving late won't be allowed to board.
Foot passengers check in at the terminal building, Zum Hafenplatz 1, not at the vehicle kiosks. Online check-in is more convenient; TT-Line emails you the access details in advance. Carry valid ID, either an identity card or passport; checks are possible at the Swedish border.
Timetable: departures by season
TT-Line runs the route year-round on a fixed weekly pattern with night, early-morning and day departures; there's no separate summer or winter timetable. The table shows the departure times from Travemünde; the ship and exact time of your departure are shown in the booking window. Summer departures from July 2027 haven't been fully published yet.
| Departure Travemünde | Arrival Trelleborg | Days of operation | Valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02:45-03:00 | 11:30-11:45 | Mon-Sat | Oct 2026 to Jul 2027 |
| 01:00 | 09:15 | Sun | Oct 2026 to Jul 2027 |
| 09:30, Mon 10:15-10:30 | 19:00-20:15, Mon 21:30 | daily | Oct 2026 to Jul 2027 |
| 15:00-15:30 | 22:30-23:00 | Wed, Thu | Oct 2026 to Jul 2027 |
| 21:30-22:30 | 06:15-09:15 | daily | Oct 2026 to Jul 2027 |
The night and early-morning departures take a good eight to nine hours, while the day crossings take nine and a half to eleven hours. The return crossing from Trelleborg follows the same pattern, with morning, afternoon and night departures.
On board
TT-Line's Green Ships, running on LNG, operate the route, including the Nils Holgersson and Peter Pan, alongside other ships from the fleet such as Tinker Bell. On board you'll find restaurants and cafés, lounges with free Wi-Fi and a shop. A cabin is a sensible choice for the overnight crossings, while a seat in the lounges is enough for the day sailings.
Payment on board is card only, with Visa, Mastercard and Maestro accepted; TT-Line only takes cash at the port offices. Your spending is billed in euros, so you won't need a Swedish card or kronor for the crossing.
Vehicles, bikes and pets
Cars, motorbikes, motorhomes and caravans can all travel; the longer your vehicle, the higher the fare, so give the correct dimensions when you book. If you're travelling by motorhome, you'll find details on the vehicle package in the motorhome guide. TT-Line's Green Ships also have numerous charging points on the vehicle decks for electric cars, which you can use during the crossing.
Pets are welcome on all TT-Line ferries and must be declared when you book. There are dedicated pet cabins in limited numbers; if these are fully booked, a regular cabin can be used on ships such as the Nils Holgersson or Peter Pan for a cleaning fee. Dogs are allowed on a lead on the passenger decks, while the car deck stays closed during the crossing.
Trelleborg terminal: arrival and onward travel
In Trelleborg, the ferry docks at Norra Nyhamnsgatan 1b, at the southernmost point of mainland Sweden. The terminal has no car park of its own, but there's a small public car park right next door. For the return crossing, you need to have checked in with your vehicle at least 30 minutes before departure. It's only around 30 kilometres to Malmö via the E6 and E22, and about 45 kilometres to Ystad via Route 9 and the E65; the Öresund region around Copenhagen and the west coast around Gothenburg are both within a day's drive.
Without a car, the train is a comfortable way to continue your journey: the Pågatåg runs between Malmö and Trelleborg Central station. Foot passengers check in at the central station, Kontinentplan 2, and are taken to the ship by shuttle bus 45 minutes before departure.
Tickets and fares
TT-Line offers the crossing in two fares: the affordable SMART ticket with no refund on cancellation, and the more flexible FLEX fare, which lets you rebook or cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before departure, with the fare refunded minus the FLEX cost. If you book the outbound and return together, the return packages save you up to 20 percent on the ticket price.
The cheapest way to travel is to book early and choose a midweek day sailing. The booking window at the top of this page shows current prices for your travel date.
Travemünde - Trelleborg
Across the Baltic to southern Sweden with TT-Line
The Travemünde - Trelleborg route connects the Skandinavienkai in Lübeck-Travemünde with Trelleborg, Sweden's southernmost city, in around 9 hours across the Baltic Sea. TT-Line offers up to 5 departures a day, during the day and overnight, so you can pick whichever crossing suits you best. The Skandinavienkai is one of the largest ferry ports in Europe and is easy to reach via the A1 and the A226: from Hamburg you'll be at the terminal in about an hour.
TT-Line's Green Ships operate the route, including the Nils Holgersson, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell. On board you'll find cabins for the overnight crossing, plus restaurants and a shop. After arriving in Trelleborg, it's only around 30 kilometres to Malmö, so your Swedish holiday gets off to a relaxed start.
- Crossing
- approx. 9 hrs
- Operator
- TT-Line
- Frequency
- up to 5x daily
- From
- €74
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Travemünde - Trelleborg ferry
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the TT-Line ferry from Travemünde to Trelleborg
How long does the crossing from Travemünde to Trelleborg take, and how often does the ferry run? +
TT-Line's ferry takes you from Travemünde to Trelleborg in southern Sweden in around 9 hours. Both day and night departures are offered, with up to 5 departures a day, so you can choose whichever crossing suits you, whether that's a day sailing with views of the Baltic or a comfortable night in a cabin.
The ferries depart from the Skandinavienkai in Lübeck-Travemünde, one of the largest ferry ports in Europe. The port is easy to reach via the A1 and the A226, and it's only about an hour away from Hamburg. In Trelleborg, Sweden's southernmost city, you're just around 30 kilometres from Malmö after arrival.
What does the ferry from Travemünde to Trelleborg cost? +
A one-way trip on the Travemünde - Trelleborg route is booked as a car package including your car; the booking window shows the current starting price for your travel date. If you book the outbound and return together, TT-Line's return packages can save you up to 20% on the ticket price. There are also discounts of up to 20% on meals, 5% in the shop, and up to 15% on the cabin with some packages.
The cheapest option is to book early, while the ferry isn't yet full. Day sailings and midweek departures also often come with lower prices. For departures in 2026, a fuel surcharge and charges under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) also apply per person, vehicle and route. These surcharges don't apply to children up to age 6.
How do I book the crossing, and how does check-in work? +
The easiest way is to book online at ttline.com, where booking is free of charge. There you can select your crossing, cabin, meals and extras such as the FLEX option directly. Only one vehicle can be selected per booking, with motorbikes and bicycles as exceptions.
You'll receive access to online check-in by email 48 hours before departure. At the port in Travemünde, you scan the barcode on your booking confirmation at the self check-in kiosk and collect your boarding card, cabin key and any meal vouchers there. Check-in usually begins two hours before departure; you need to be checked in and ready to load at least 30 minutes beforehand.
Can I rebook or cancel my booking? +
With the FLEX option, you can rebook or cancel your booking online free of charge up to 24 hours before departure; it can be added to any fare and on any route. You're refunded the fare minus the cost of the FLEX option itself. Without FLEX, a rebooking fee applies; with the SMART ticket, no refund is possible on cancellation.
You can handle rebookings and cancellations conveniently through the "My TT-Line" area, either by logging in or, without registering, using your email address and booking number. A service fee is charged if a TT-Line staff member handles it manually.
Can I bring my pet on board? +
Pets are welcome on all TT-Line ferries and must be declared when you book. Dedicated pet cabins are available (max. 2 animals per cabin), though numbers are limited. If these are fully booked, regular cabins can also be used for pets on some ships, such as the Nils Holgersson, Peter Pan or Tinker Bell, for which a cleaning and service fee applies.
Dogs are allowed on the passenger decks, both indoors and outside. Each ship has dog-friendly areas, including in the restaurant, plus a dog toilet on the outer decks. As the car decks can't be accessed during the crossing, pets can't be left in the vehicle.