Compare Travemünde to Malmö ferry tickets with Finnlines for a direct Baltic crossing linking northern Germany with southern Sweden in around nine hours.
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Travemünde–Malmö is a practical ferry route for travellers who want to avoid the long drive through Denmark and arrive directly in southern Sweden. Finnlines currently publishes a nine-hour journey with up to three departures a day.
The service carries cars, motorcycles, leisure vehicles, cyclists and foot passengers. Evening and night departures make cabins particularly useful, while daytime crossings offer a straightforward way to rest between road stages.
Malmö is well placed for onward travel across Skåne, with Copenhagen accessible via the Öresund Bridge and the E6/E20 continuing north towards Gothenburg.
Timetables can change between seasons and weekdays. Check the live result for the exact sailing date, vessel and check-in requirement before arranging tightly timed onward plans.
If you are connecting to accommodation, another ferry or ground transport, leave a sensible margin after the scheduled arrival. Weather, port traffic and boarding operations can occasionally affect the final timing.
Compare crossing time, onboard facilities, passenger rules and fare flexibility before booking.
FinnlinesCrossing time: About 9 hours
Finnlines operates the Travemünde–Malmö route with freight-passenger ferries offering cabins, dining, sauna and shopping. Current route information publishes up to three departures daily.
Use the operator confirmation for the correct check-in area, terminal instructions and arrival deadline. Port procedures can vary by passenger type and sailing.
Travemünde’s Skandinavienkai is a major Baltic ferry terminal north of Lübeck. The A1 provides direct motorway access, while foot passengers use the Hafenhaus area before transfer to the ship.
Finnlines uses Norra Hamnen in Malmö, north of the city centre. Vehicle and foot-passenger check-in points differ, so follow the instructions on your booking confirmation.
Finnlines combines a working Baltic transport route with passenger facilities that make both day and overnight crossings comfortable.
Private cabins are available and are compulsory on selected late departures; pet cabins can be booked where offered.
Buffet meals and bar service are available, with exact opening times depending on the sailing.
Finnlines highlights its Finnish sauna and onboard shop among the route facilities.
Cars, motorhomes, motorcycles, bicycles and other bookable vehicle types can travel.
The assigned vessel can change. Treat the live booking result and operator information as definitive for facilities, accessibility, seating, accommodation and pet arrangements.
Germany and Sweden are both EU and Schengen countries, but Finnlines can require passenger identification. Carry a valid passport or accepted national identity document and normal vehicle papers.
Check Finnlines’ current ID requirements before departure and carry the required document for every traveller.
Drivers should carry registration and insurance documents and book the correct vehicle dimensions.
Travemünde and Malmö use different processes for vehicles, cyclists and foot passengers; follow your booking confirmation.
Malmö sits at the heart of southern Scandinavia. The E6/E20 provides a fast north–south road axis, while Copenhagen is directly accessible over the Öresund Bridge.
For travellers continuing around Sweden, Trelleborg and Ystad provide further ferry links to Germany, Poland and Bornholm.
Compare Ferry RoutesThe shortest sea crossing is not always the best overall journey. Compare departure port, sailing length, operator and onward travel after arrival.
Finnlines currently publishes a travel time of about 9 hours.
Finnlines operates the direct passenger and vehicle route.
Yes. Finnlines provides foot-passenger check-in at both Travemünde and Malmö; follow the current terminal instructions.
Yes. Cars, motorcycles, motorhomes and other bookable vehicle types are carried.
Yes. Cabins are available and are compulsory on selected evening or night departures and when travelling with pets.
Finnlines currently advertises up to three daily departures, but the exact pattern varies by date.
Finnlines uses Norra Hamnen in Malmö. Check the exact check-in point on your booking.
Carry a valid passport or accepted national identity document according to your nationality and Finnlines’ rules.
Compare current sailings, passenger fares, vehicle prices and accommodation, then choose the crossing that works best for your journey.
9-hour crossing
Finnlines
Up to 3 daily
Cars & foot passengers
