Travel to Visby from Nynäshamn or Oskarshamn in around three hours, with foot-passenger, vehicle, bicycle, pet and several onboard comfort options.
Choose your mainland gateway, travel date and vehicle requirements to compare available sailings to Visby.
Departure times, capacity and comfort options vary by sailing. Confirm the final itinerary and boarding details shown for your selected date.
Destination Gotland AB operates the principal ferry service linking Visby with Nynäshamn and Oskarshamn. The company is wholly owned by Gotlandsbolaget AB and operates the state-contracted service to Gotland under an agreement extending to 31 January 2035.
The network is compact but intensive. In summer, additional departures increase capacity substantially, while the core journey remains simple: choose the mainland port that best fits your road or rail journey, then cross directly to Visby in around three hours.
The service carries foot passengers, cars and touring vehicles as well as bicycles and motorcycles. Because the crossing is relatively short, the onboard product centres on reserved seating, lounges and private compartments rather than the overnight cabin model familiar on longer Baltic or North Sea routes.
Planning note: Destination Gotland’s timetable varies by date and season. Use the live sailing result for the definitive departure time, and choose Nynäshamn or Oskarshamn according to your mainland travel plans rather than treating them as interchangeable ports.
Destination Gotland’s passenger network is built around two direct mainland gateways. Both connect to Visby, but the best choice depends on where your Swedish road or rail journey begins.
Nynäshamn is the principal mainland option for travellers approaching from Stockholm and central Sweden. The crossing is direct to Visby and the operator describes the journey to Gotland as taking around three hours.
Oskarshamn is the southern mainland gateway, well placed for travellers coming from Småland, southern Sweden or routes that make Stockholm an unnecessary detour. The sea crossing is again around three hours.
Destination Gotland operates the same two mainland corridors in both directions, giving island residents and visitors frequent return options from Visby.
This schematic summarises the three representative current route groups described above. It is not a complete network map or timetable; the live operator booking result is definitive.
For planning with Destination Gotland, use the map to compare the representative route groups above, including Nynäshamn–Visby, Oskarshamn–Visby, Visby–Mainland Sweden. It is most useful for judging which departure or arrival point best fits the rest of the journey rather than as a substitute for the live timetable.
After choosing the most practical route, compare the live Destination Gotland sailing for departure time, calling pattern, passenger requirements and the facilities or accommodation shown for that service. The complete itinerary and arrival location can matter more than a small difference in the headline fare.
Summer schedules can include many more departures than quieter periods. Confirm the exact sailing time, terminal opening and boarding information for the date you book.
For most travellers, the important decision is not where to arrive on Gotland—the ferry arrives in Visby—but which mainland gateway creates the easiest overall journey.
Visby is the ferry hub and the natural starting point for exploring Gotland. The medieval city walls, harbour and old-town streets are close to the terminal, while the island’s beaches and countryside open out beyond the city.
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Nynäshamn is the obvious port for many Stockholm-region travellers. Allow time for local traffic or rail connections and check the terminal instructions before departure rather than timing your arrival only to the advertised sailing time.
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Stockholm is not the ferry departure port, but it is a major source of onward rail, coach and road traffic to Nynäshamn. Build the transfer into your itinerary and keep a sensible margin before ferry boarding closes.
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The Gotland crossing is much shorter than an overnight Baltic voyage, so comfort is based mainly on reserved seating and private seated compartments. The exact categories depend on the vessel assigned to your sailing.
On SF1500 vessels, an economy place is available in the economy lounge/restaurant area rather than a reclining seat.
Best considered forBudget-conscious travellers on a straightforward daytime crossingAft, middle and forward lounge options provide reserved reclining seats, with the exact lounge choice depending on vessel type.
Best considered forTravellers wanting a reserved seat and predictable personal spaceSelected vessels include family-oriented seating near play facilities, while forward lounges can include entertainment screens during the crossing.
Best considered forFamilies or passengers who prefer a specific lounge environmentDedicated animal lounge seating allows passengers to remain with booked pets in an approved passenger-deck area.
Best considered forPet owners who do not want their animal to remain in the vehiclePrivate seated compartments include sofas, television, WC and USB-equipped power points. Inside and outside versions are offered on relevant vessels.
Best considered forFamilies, small groups or anyone wanting extra privacyRelevant vessels include wheelchair-friendly and allergy-friendly compartments, with availability limited and advance booking recommended.
Best considered forPassengers with specific mobility or sensitivity requirementsSearch early for summer weekends and school-holiday dates. A cabin category can sell out even when passenger and vehicle space remains available, and a last-minute upgrade should never be assumed.
Destination Gotland is designed around a busy three-hour passenger crossing, with food and drink, retail and a selection of lounge environments rather than the extensive entertainment programme of an overnight cruise ferry.
Meals are prepared with Swedish and Gotland ingredients where possible, with vegetarian, vegan and allergy-aware choices available.
Quick meals, sandwiches, wraps, coffee, snacks and cold drinks are available from different outlets depending on the sailing.
Several seating environments let you choose between economy, recliner and more private options when booking.
Passengers can buy snacks, ice cream, reading material, gifts and selected Gotland products during the crossing.
Family lounge choices and play areas on relevant vessels can make the crossing more manageable with children.
Meals can be ordered in advance until 12 hours before departure, then collected or prepared onboard using the operator’s voucher process.
Images in this section are from FerryEU’s general ferry-travel library and illustrate facility types; they are not presented as photographs of a particular Destination Gotland vessel. Confirm the facilities on the ship assigned to your sailing.
Destination Gotland carries a broad mix of passenger vehicles and makes specific provision for cyclists, motorcycles, touring vehicles, pets and travellers who need assistance.
Book the actual vehicle type and dimensions. Touring vehicles carrying LPG must comply with the operator’s safety requirements throughout the terminal and crossing.
Bicycles and e-bikes are checked in as vehicles. Motorcycles have dedicated positions on the car deck with securing straps provided at each position.
Pets may remain in the passenger vehicle, with one visit permitted during the crossing, or travel in bookable pet lounges and pet compartments on relevant vessels.
Assistance should be arranged no later than 48 hours before departure. Accessible toilets and a limited number of adapted compartments are available on the relevant vessel types.
The boarding process is straightforward, but the cut-off is firm. Download boarding cards early, arrive with time to spare and keep identity documents accessible for every adult traveller.
Make sure names, vehicle type, bicycle, pet and comfort selections are accurate before payment.
The lead passenger can receive SMS and email instructions three hours before departure. Save each traveller’s boarding card to a phone or print it.
Passengers who have booked mobility assistance should be at the marked terminal meeting point no later than 60 minutes before departure.
Destination Gotland states that access opens no later than 1 hour 30 minutes before departure and closes 20 minutes before sailing.
Foot passengers scan boarding cards at terminal access; vehicle passengers present boarding cards and adult identification at the vehicle control.
Destination Gotland is the natural sea route when you want to take a car, motorhome, motorcycle or bicycle to Gotland, or simply prefer a direct ferry to Visby rather than combining air travel with vehicle hire. The roughly three-hour crossing is short enough to travel comfortably in a seat while still offering a meaningful range of lounge and private-compartment upgrades.
The key planning decision is the mainland port. Nynäshamn is normally the obvious choice from Stockholm and much of central Sweden; Oskarshamn can be considerably more direct from southern and south-eastern Sweden. Compare the road or rail approach, departure time and total journey rather than choosing purely on the ferry fare.
Because summer demand is high, vehicle spaces and the more specialised comfort categories can sell ahead of the foot-passenger capacity. Book early when travelling with a motorhome, pet compartment, accessible accommodation or a fixed holiday schedule.
Destination Gotland operates the main ferry links between Visby on Gotland and the Swedish mainland ports of Nynäshamn and Oskarshamn. Timetables and frequencies vary by date and season.
Destination Gotland describes the crossing from Nynäshamn or Oskarshamn to Visby as taking around three hours. The booked timetable is the definitive source for the exact sailing time.
Yes. Cars, motorhomes, caravans, motorcycles, bicycles and other permitted vehicles can travel when booked in the correct category and subject to deck availability.
Access to the ferries closes 20 minutes before departure. Destination Gotland says access opens no later than 1 hour 30 minutes before departure, and travellers should allow additional time during busy periods.
Three hours before departure, the person who made the booking can receive an SMS and email with instructions to download boarding cards. Boarding cards can also be obtained from terminal check-in machines.
Yes. Pets can remain in a passenger vehicle during the crossing, with one visit permitted during the voyage, or travel in bookable pet lounges or pet compartments on the relevant vessel type.
The operator offers seated comfort categories and private compartments rather than a typical overnight cruise-ferry cabin product. Private compartments include sofas, TV, WC and USB power; accessible, pet and allergy-friendly variants are available on relevant vessels.
Foot passengers check larger baggage at the terminal. Destination Gotland sets a maximum weight of 25 kg per checked bag, while hand luggage carried into passenger areas is limited to 56 × 45 × 25 cm.
Yes. Bicycles and e-bikes are booked as vehicles and use the vehicle access route. Crew direct passengers to the correct bicycle storage position during loading.
Passengers who need assistance with boarding or disembarkation should contact Destination Gotland customer service no later than 48 hours before departure and should be at the marked terminal meeting point 60 minutes before sailing.
Check current Nynäshamn and Oskarshamn departures, passenger comfort and vehicle availability for your journey to Visby.
Nynäshamn & Oskarshamn
Around 3 hours
Visby & Gotland
