Travel between Poland and southern Sweden on Baltic ferry routes from Świnoujście to Ystad and Trelleborg, plus the 2026 Gdańsk–Karlshamn connection within the integrated POLSCA network.
Choose your Polish and Swedish ports, travel date, passengers and vehicle to compare current POLSCA/Unity Line departures.
Since 30 March 2026, ticket sales for Unity Line, Polferries and EuroAfrica have been integrated under POLSCA Baltic Ferries. The operating vessel and passenger facilities can therefore vary by departure.
Unity Line is a long-established Polish ferry brand linking Poland with southern Sweden. The familiar Świnoujście–Ystad and Świnoujście–Trelleborg routes remain important parts of its passenger offer, while the Gdańsk–Karlshamn connection joined the network during 2026 and now has a timetable published through 22 December.
A major change took effect on 30 March 2026. Unity Line, Polferries and EuroAfrica began selling passenger and cargo tickets under a shared brand, POLSCA Baltic Ferries, using one integrated sales system. For FerryEU, keeping a Unity Line page remains useful because the brand, ships and route information are still visible to travellers, but current bookings need to be understood in the wider POLSCA context.
Passenger experience varies by ferry. Polonia and Skania provide the broadest cruise-ferry facilities, while Jantar Unity, Epsilon and Copernicus are more cargo-oriented. Some of those departures accept passengers only when travelling with a vehicle.
2026 booking change: POLSCA Baltic Ferries is now the shared booking brand. Check both the route and the actual ship before assuming that cabins, lifts, foot-passenger access or other facilities will be identical.
These routes reflect the Unity Line/POLSCA passenger offer in 2026: two established Świnoujście links plus Gdańsk–Karlshamn, whose latest official timetable is published from 17 August through 22 December 2026.
Świnoujście–Ystad is Unity Line's best-known passenger corridor and takes about seven and a half hours on current route information.
Świnoujście–Trelleborg takes about seven hours and is particularly useful for road travellers heading into southern Sweden, Denmark or further north.
Gdańsk–Karlshamn is a new 2026 connection in the network. The voyage takes about 14.5 to 15 hours and operates several days a week using Skania and Copernicus; Unity Line currently publishes sailings through 22 December 2026.
The FerryEU Unity Line map illustrates the operator's established southern-Baltic links between Świnoujście and Sweden. The 2026 passenger network has evolved further through POLSCA Baltic Ferries, including the new 2026 Gdańsk–Karlshamn service.
The map is retained as a visual guide rather than a complete live timetable. Current departures and shared POLSCA ship allocations should always be checked during booking.
After choosing the most practical route, compare the live Unity Line 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.
Since July 2026, check-in organisation at Ystad differs according to the ship. Follow terminal signage carefully because Unity Line and Polferries/POLSCA check-in points are both used.
Unity Line's current network links western and northern Poland with southern Sweden, giving travellers several very different starting points for a Scandinavian road trip.
Świnoujście is Unity Line's traditional Polish hub for Ystad and Trelleborg and is well positioned for travellers approaching from Szczecin, Berlin and western Poland.
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Ystad is a practical arrival point for southern Sweden, Malmö and onward journeys towards Copenhagen via the Øresund region.
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Gdańsk is the Polish end of the new 2026 Karlshamn service, offering a direct Baltic option from northern Poland into Sweden's Blekinge region.
Explore Baltic destinationsYstad, Trelleborg and Karlshamn are all in southern Sweden but lead naturally to different road corridors. Compare the onward drive as part of the ferry choice.
Unity Line's passenger ferries offer comfortable cabin products, but freight-oriented vessels can provide a much simpler experience. Check the actual ship before choosing a departure.
Passenger-oriented ferries provide general lounges and airline-style seating for travellers who do not require a cabin.
Best considered forDay crossings and budget-focused travelPrivate two-person cabins are available on the main passenger ferries and can turn a night crossing into useful rest.
Best considered forCouples and solo travellersLarger private cabins suit families and groups on the full passenger-service ships.
Best considered forFamilies and small groupsSkania includes higher-category accommodation such as deluxe cabins, while exact products vary by ship.
Best considered forPassengers wanting additional space or comfortPets normally travel in a special cabin designed for animals. Current rules allow a maximum of two pets on one ticket or in one special cabin.
Best considered forPassengers travelling overnight with petsAccessibility is ship-specific. Passenger ferries are the better choice when lifts, adapted circulation or other assistance facilities are important.
Best considered forPassengers who need confirmed accessibilityDo not compare Unity Line departures on time and price alone. A passenger ferry such as Skania can offer a substantially different experience from a cargo-oriented vessel such as Copernicus.
Unity Line's best-equipped passenger ferries offer a complete Baltic crossing experience, while facilities on cargo-oriented vessels are deliberately more limited.
Skania offers both à la carte and self-service dining, while Polonia also provides substantial passenger food services.
Passenger ferries provide bars, cafés and snack choices for daytime and overnight journeys.
Selected ships include shops selling cosmetics, sweets, drinks and travel products.
Skania currently provides Wi-Fi throughout its common passenger areas on Poland–Sweden voyages.
Passenger ships can include children's play rooms, entertainment, dance areas and other leisure facilities.
Copernicus and other cargo-oriented ships provide fewer passenger facilities, so verify the assigned vessel before booking.
Images in this section are from FerryEU's general ferry-travel library and illustrate facility types. The operator-specific hero and overview images use Unity Line imagery.
Unity Line is particularly useful for travellers bringing their own vehicle to Sweden, but foot-passenger and accessibility options vary more than on a uniform passenger-only network.
Cars and motorcycles can travel on the principal Poland–Sweden services subject to the booked sailing and vehicle-deck capacity.
Unity Line explicitly markets travel with campervans, vans, minibuses, motorcycles and bicycles for onward Scandinavian touring.
Up to two pets can currently travel without a separate animal fare, but special cabin rules normally apply and pet acceptance differs by vessel.
Accessibility depends on the ferry. Passenger-oriented ships offer the strongest facilities; cargo-oriented Copernicus is specifically unsuitable where specialist accessibility is required.
Current shared POLSCA guidance provides the standard passenger check-in framework, while individual ferries and ports can impose stricter practical arrival times.
Current POLSCA passenger guidance says passenger and vehicle check-in opens two hours before the planned departure.
Passengers travelling with electric vehicles must present for check-in no later than two hours before departure.
The standard current cut-off for passengers travelling with vehicles is 30 minutes before departure.
The shared POLSCA guidance gives a 15-minute final cut-off for ordinary foot-passenger check-in.
Jantar Unity motorised passengers are told to arrive two hours before departure, and Gdańsk–Karlshamn boarding ends around one hour before sailing.
Świnoujście–Ystad is a strong choice for travellers heading towards Malmö, Copenhagen and south-eastern Skåne, while Trelleborg works especially well for the E6/E22 road network around Malmö and onward journeys through Sweden.
The new 2026 Gdańsk–Karlshamn service changes the calculation for northern Poland. Instead of driving west to Świnoujście, travellers can cross from Gdańsk directly into Blekinge, although the sea journey is considerably longer.
The 2026 POLSCA integration also increases the importance of checking the actual ferry. A shared booking system can surface ships from different operational backgrounds, and passenger comfort differs materially between full passenger ferries and cargo-oriented vessels.
Unity Line remains an established Polish ferry brand, but from 30 March 2026 passenger and cargo ticket sales for Unity Line, Polferries and EuroAfrica were integrated under the shared POLSCA Baltic Ferries brand and booking system.
Unity Line's current passenger-facing network includes Świnoujście–Ystad, Świnoujście–Trelleborg and Gdańsk–Karlshamn. The latest official Gdańsk–Karlshamn timetable is published from 17 August through 22 December 2026.
Unity Line currently describes the Świnoujście–Ystad crossing as taking about 7.5 hours.
The Świnoujście–Trelleborg crossing takes about seven hours on current Unity Line route information.
Gdańsk–Karlshamn takes about 14.5 to 15 hours and is operated by M/F Skania and M/F Copernicus. Unity Line currently publishes the route through 22 December 2026.
Current POLSCA passenger guidance says check-in begins 120 minutes before departure and closes 15 minutes before sailing for foot passengers or 30 minutes before for passengers with vehicles. Electric-vehicle passengers must report at least 120 minutes before departure. Some specific vessels and the Gdańsk–Karlshamn route have earlier practical arrival requirements, so always follow the booking instructions.
Yes. Unity Line accepts cars, minibuses, vans, campervans, motorcycles and bicycles on suitable passenger sailings. Some freight-oriented ships accept only passengers travelling with vehicles and do not carry foot passengers.
Yes on eligible ships. Unity Line's current pet offer allows up to two domestic pets on one ticket without a separate pet fare, but a special pet cabin is normally required. On qualifying daytime Świnoujście–Ystad and Świnoujście–Trelleborg sailings through 22 August 2026, pets can travel without a special cabin.
Yes. Passenger-oriented ships such as Polonia and Skania offer private cabins, including several berth categories, together with passenger seating. Accommodation on freight-oriented vessels is more limited.
Accessibility depends on the ship. Passenger ferries provide the broadest facilities, while Unity Line specifically warns that the cargo-oriented M/F Copernicus on Gdańsk–Karlshamn does not provide special accessibility solutions for passengers with disabilities. Confirm the assigned vessel before booking if accessibility is essential.
Check current Świnoujście–Ystad, Świnoujście–Trelleborg and Gdańsk–Karlshamn sailings, cabins and vehicle availability.
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