Ferry to Sweden
Travemünde – Trelleborg
Cross the Baltic in comfort with TT-Line – Sweden's southernmost town is just 30 km from Malmö
- Up to 8 departures a day – day and night sailings with TT-Line Green Ships
- Direct crossing in around 8 hours from Skandinavienkai, Travemünde
- Car package including your vehicle – save up to 20% with a return package
Route guide
Travemünde–Trelleborg ferry at a glance
Everything you need to know about the Travemünde–Trelleborg route with TT-Line – getting to Skandinavienkai, check-in times, what's on board, vehicle and pet rules, and how to continue your journey from Trelleborg.
Getting to the terminal in Travemünde
Ferries depart from Skandinavienkai, one of Europe's largest ferry ports. For your satnav, use "Zum Hafenplatz 1, 23570 Lübeck-Travemünde" as the destination – searching for "Skandinavienkai" also works. By car, take the A1 to Lübeck and then the A226 straight to the terminal; from Hamburg it's just over an hour's drive.
If you're travelling as a foot passenger without a car, take bus line 50 from Lübeck main station to the Roter Hahn stop, then change onto line 36 for Skandinavienkai. There's a paid 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, so there's no paper ticket to worry about.
Check-in and departure
Check-in with a vehicle is handled at the self-check-in kiosks at Skandinavienkai – scan the barcode from your booking confirmation to get your boarding pass and cabin key. On most departures you need to be checked in and ready to board at least 30 minutes before departure; on some sailings check-in closes 60 minutes beforehand. Build in enough buffer, as vehicles that arrive late won't be allowed on board.
Foot passengers check in at the terminal building at Zum Hafenplatz 1, not at the vehicle kiosks. Online check-in is more convenient – TT-Line emails you access to it in advance. Bring a valid ID document; a national ID card or passport is fine, and there can be checks at the Swedish border.
On board
TT-Line's LNG-powered Green Ships sail this route, including the Nils Holgersson and Peter Pan, alongside other vessels in the fleet such as Tinker Bell. On board you'll find restaurants and cafés, lounges with free Wi-Fi, and an onboard shop. For overnight sailings it's worth booking a cabin; on daytime crossings a seat in the lounge is enough.
Payment on board is cashless, with all major cards accepted, including Visa, Mastercard and Maestro; TT-Line only takes cash at the port offices. You pay in euros throughout – no need for Swedish kronor or a Swedish card for the crossing itself.
Vehicles, bikes and pets
Cars, motorbikes, motorhomes and caravans are all welcome; the longer your vehicle, the higher the fare, so make sure you enter its dimensions correctly when booking. If you're travelling by camper van, you'll find more details on the vehicle package in our motorhome guide. The Green Ships have plenty of charging points for electric cars on the vehicle decks, which you can use during the crossing.
Pets are welcome on all TT-Line ferries and must be declared at the time of booking. There are dedicated pet cabins, though numbers are limited; if these are full, ships such as Nils Holgersson or Peter Pan let you book a regular cabin instead for a cleaning fee. Dogs are allowed on a lead on the passenger decks, while the car deck stays off-limits during the crossing.
Arrival in Trelleborg and onward travel
In Trelleborg the ferry docks at Norra Nyhamnsgatan 1b, the southernmost point on the Swedish mainland. The terminal doesn't have its own car park, but there's a small public car park right next door. Malmö is only around 30 km away, and you can reach the Öresund region around Copenhagen or Sweden's west coast around Gothenburg within a manageable day's drive.
Without a car, the train is a comfortable way to continue – the Pågatåg service 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 two fare types for the crossing: the low-cost SMART ticket, which isn't refundable if you cancel, and the more flexible FLEX fare, which lets you rebook or cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before departure – you're then refunded the fare minus the cost of the FLEX option. Booking your outward and return journey together with a return package saves you up to 20% on the ticket price.
The best fares go to those who book early and choose a weekday daytime crossing. The booking window shows current prices for your travel dates; you'll find an overview on the prices page.
Travemünde - Trelleborg
Crossing the Baltic to southern Sweden with TT-Line
The Travemünde–Trelleborg route links Skandinavienkai in Lübeck-Travemünde with Trelleborg, Sweden's southernmost town, in around 8 hours across the Baltic Sea. TT-Line runs up to 8 departures a day, both daytime and overnight, so you can pick whichever crossing suits your plans. Skandinavienkai is one of Europe's largest ferry ports and easy to reach via the A1 and A226 motorways – from Hamburg you're at the terminal in about an hour.
The route is served by TT-Line's Green Ships, including the Nils Holgersson, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell. On board you'll find cabins for the overnight crossing, along with restaurants and an onboard shop. Once you land in Trelleborg, Malmö is only around 30 km away, so you can ease straight into your Swedish holiday.
- Crossing
- about 8 hrs
- Ferry company
- TT-Line
- Frequency
- up to 8x daily
- From
- €74
Next departures
Ferry Travemünde – Trelleborg FAQ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Travemünde – Trelleborg ferry with TT-Line
How long does the crossing from Travemünde to Trelleborg take, and how often does the ferry sail?+
TT-Line's ferry takes around 8 hours to sail from Travemünde to Trelleborg in southern Sweden. Both day and night sailings are available, with up to 8 departures a day, so you can choose whichever crossing suits your plans – a daytime sailing with Baltic Sea views, or an overnight trip in a comfortable cabin.
Ferries depart from Skandinavienkai in Lübeck-Travemünde, one of Europe's largest ferry ports. The terminal is easy to reach via the A1 and A226 motorways, and the port of Hamburg is only around an hour's drive away. Once you land in Trelleborg, Sweden's southernmost town, you're just about 30 km from Malmö.
How much does the ferry from Travemünde to Trelleborg cost?+
A one-way crossing on the Travemünde–Trelleborg route is booked as a car package including your vehicle; the booking window shows the current starting price for your travel dates. If you book both the outward and return journey together, TT-Line's return packages let you save up to 20% on the ticket price. There are also discounts of up to 20% on meals, 5% in the onboard shop, and up to 15% on cabins with certain packages.
The best way to get a good price is to book early, before the sailing fills up. Daytime crossings and weekday departures also tend to be cheaper. For departures in 2026, a fuel surcharge and a fee under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) apply per person, vehicle and route. These surcharges don't apply to children up to 6 years old.
How do I book the crossing, and how does check-in work?+
The easiest way to book is online through the booking form at ttline.com – there's no charge for this. There you can select your crossing, cabin, meals and extras such as the FLEX option directly. Only one vehicle can be added per booking, with exceptions for motorbikes and bicycles.
You'll receive online check-in access by email 48 hours before departure. At the port in Travemünde, scan the barcode from your booking confirmation at the self-check-in kiosk to collect your boarding pass, cabin key and any meal vouchers. Check-in usually opens two hours before departure, and you need to be checked in and ready to board at least 30 minutes beforehand.
Can I change or cancel my booking?+
The FLEX option lets you change or cancel your booking online free of charge up to 24 hours before departure – it can be added to any fare, on any route. You'll be refunded the fare minus the cost of the FLEX option itself. Without FLEX, a rebooking fee applies, and SMART tickets can't be refunded at all if cancelled.
Rebookings and cancellations can be handled easily through the "My TT-Line" area – either by logging in or, without registering, using your email address and booking number. If a TT-Line staff member has to process the change manually, a service fee applies.
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, though numbers are limited (max. 2 pets per cabin). If these are fully booked, some ships – such as Nils Holgersson, Peter Pan or Tinker Bell – allow pets in regular cabins instead, for which a cleaning and service fee applies.
Dogs are allowed on the passenger decks, both indoors and outside. Every ship has designated dog areas, including in the restaurant, plus a dog toilet on the outer decks. As the car deck is off-limits during the crossing, pets can't be left in your vehicle.