Ferry from Travemünde (Lübeck) to Trelleborg

When planning your Travemünde - Trelleborg ferry trip, you can take advantage of the fixed discounts available to specific passengers. Typically, on TT-Line ferries, children under 7 years old travel for free. Additionally, further discounts are available when you book a round trip.

TT-Line serves the Travemünde - Trelleborg route with conventional cruise ferries, such as the Robin Hood and Tinker Bell. These vessels are designed for long-haul travel and feature a range of modern amenities and services. Onboard, you will typically find:

• Comfy air-conditioned lounges and seating on outer decks to enjoy the sea view
• Restaurants, cafés and bars serving a range of hot and cold drinks, snacks, and meals (including child-friendly options)
• Entertainment, including movie lounges, children’s play areas, interactive puzzles, and casino games
• A sauna for extra pampering during the trip
• Shops and kiosks selling snacks, gifts and travel essentials
• Wi-Fi hotspot with free and premium options available to stay connected during the trip

Additionally, the Peter Pan and Nils Holgersson ferries have charging stations for electric vehicles.

Accessibility

The ferries serving the Travemünde - Trelleborg route are generally accessible to travelers with disabilities, featuring ramps and elevators to move between decks, adapted seating and amenities and common areas onboard, as well as adapted cabins.

TT-Line also offers assistance during boarding and disembarkation upon request and prior notification, at least 48 hr before your journey.

Important: accessibility features vary from vessel to vessel, so it is recommended to contact the ferry company at the time of booking for further details.

Cabins and accommodation

Can I book a cabin on the ferry?

Yes, on the Travemünde - Trelleborg ferry, you can book a cabin for up to 4 passengers, for greater privacy and comfort. Typically, you can choose between:

• Standard inside cabins
• Outside cabins with a sea view
• Deluxe cabins with a TV and sea view in the front of the ship
• Adapted cabins for travelers with disabilities
• Pet-friendly cabins

All cabins feature a TV, hairdryer, and an en suite bathroom.

Cabin prices normally start from about €87.

Important: on some overnight crossings booking a cabin is mandatory.

Can I book business-class seats?

Yes, most ferries operated by TT-Line, such as the Akka and Tom Sawyer, have a business-class lounge with premium seating. These reclining seats typically come with extra legroom for a more comfortable journey and power sockets to keep your devices charged.

Prices for business seats start from about €58.

Luggage

With TT-Line, you are allowed to bring as many bags as you can carry on board by yourself, with no size or weight restrictions.

Pet travel

You can bring your pet with you on the Travemünde - Trelleborg ferries, provided you include it in your booking. Pet tickets start at around €16.

Make sure to bring your pet’s health and travel documents along with your tickets and any pet supplies you may need for the trip.

Where do pets stay on the ferry?

On TT-Line ferries, your pets can either stay with you or you can book a pet-friendly cabin (for up to 2 pets).

Pets are allowed on most indoor and outdoor passenger decks, restaurants, and designated pet zones on the ferries. During the trip, dogs must be kept on a leash and wear a muzzle.

Good to know: if there are no pet-friendly cabins available, TT-Line often allows pets in standard cabins for an additional cleaning fee.

Here are some useful tips for your ferry trip from Travemünde to Trelleborg:

• The port of Travemünde can get busy, so plan your arrival at least 1 hr ahead of your ferry’s departure. If you are traveling with a vehicle, it’s best to be there 2 hr in advance.
• The Baltic Sea can get a bit choppy, so if you are sensitive to the waves, consider taking seasickness medication before the trip. As always, you can discuss your options with your pharmacist or doctor.
• For your return trip, make sure you book your tickets on the Trelleborg - Travemünde ferry in advance, as cabins and car deck spaces often sell out.
• From Travemünde, you can also travel by ferry to Helsinki, Malmö, Karlshamn and Liepāja. For more details on all available routes, ticket prices and companies, check out the Travemünde ferry schedules.

Where to take the ferry from Travemünde to Trelleborg

Ferries to Trelleborg normally depart from the Skandinavienkai Terminal at the port of Travemünde, in the Schleswig-Holstein region in Germany. The port mainly serves routes to Scandinavia and is about 20 km from the center of Lübeck and around 30 km from Lübeck Airport. 

At the ferry terminal, there are essential amenities including waiting areas, ticket offices and cafés, and nearby, you’ll also find hotels, restaurants, car rental agencies, and parking lots.

How to get to the port of Travemünde

• By car: from the south, follow the A1 toward Lübeck, then take the A226, which continues as the B75. Take the Skandinavienkai exit and follow the signs to the ferry terminal.
• By bus: from Lübeck, bus 50 connects directly to Skandinavienkai Terminal runs every 30 min on weekdays, while bus 34 runs directly to the terminal every 60 min on Sundays. From central Travemünde, bus 35 links Travemünde with Skandinavienkai Terminal about every 30 min.
• By train: you can getting off at Lübeck-Kücknitz, walk a short distance to the Roter Hahn bus stop and then continue to the terminal on bus 50.
• By taxi: a taxi from central Lübeck to Skandinavienkai takes about 20 min, depending on traffic.

Check-in and boarding in Travemünde

For the Travemünde-Trelleborg ferry, check-in usually opens around 2 hr before departure and closes 30 min before the scheduled depature time, so it is important to allow enough time for the boarding process.

• If you’re traveling with vehicle, you can use the TT-Line self-check-in machines at Skandinavienkai. After check-in, please follow the signs to the correct ferry berth and lane. When boarding begins, follow instructions from the crew. If you’re traveling by bicycle, you must wear a safety vest while cycling through the port area.
• If you’re traveling as a foot passenger, check in at the TT-Line terminal at Zum Hafenplatz. After check-in, you can wait in the designated area in the terminal and then take a shuttle bus to the ferry.

Where does the ferry arrive in Trelleborg?

You will catch the ferry from the port of Trelleborg (Trelleborgs Hamn), which is about 2-3 km from the town center and approximately 30 km from Malmö. If you are traveling with a vehicle, you can drive straight off the ramps directly onto Sweden's major coastal highways. Otherwise, you will be picked up directly from the ship by a port shuttle bus, which drops you off safely at the central railway station just outside the port.

At the port, you will find basic traveler amenities, including waiting areas, ticket offices, cafés, and parking for long-term stays. Trelleborg Central Station is only about a 5-min walk from the port, and the town center, hotels, restaurants and shops are also close by.

Onward travel from Trelleborg

Trelleborg is a convenient starting point for road and rail trips across southern Sweden, with direct connections toward Malmö and Lund and easy onward travel toward Copenhagen.

• Malmö: direct Pågatåg trains connect Trelleborg C with Malmö C in around 25-35 min, while weekday express services take about 20-25 min. By car, the 30-km journey along E6/E22 takes approximately 30 min.
• Lund: you can take a direct train from Trelleborg C to Lund C in around 45-50 min. The 40-km drive to Lund via Road 108 north the normally takes around 40-45 min.
• Copenhagen: travel by train toward Malmö and change for an Öresundståg service to Denmark. The journey to central Copenhagen takes around 1 hr. By car, you can reach Copenhagen in about 1 hr by taking the E6/E22 toward Malmö, then joining the E20 toward Copenhagen and crossing the Øresund Bridge into Denmark.
• Ystad: regional bus 190 connects Trelleborg with Ystad, with the journey taking around 1-1.5 hr. Driving on Road 9 east along the southern coast of Skåne takes just under 1 hr.
• Stockholm: you can continue by train via Malmö, with the complete journey taking around 5.5-6 hr, depending on connections. Bu car, take the E6/E20 north toward Helsingborg, then join the E4 toward Stockholm. The drive is roughly 650 km and normally takes around 7-8 hr without long stops.