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FERRY BOOKING
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VAT & EXCISE DUTY REFUND
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Book your Rostock to Trelleborg ferry, or the return Trelleborg to Rostock crossing, for trucks and HGVs with TT-Line. Get an instant quote for a direct Germany-Sweden link that skips Denmark entirely, no customs declarations to file, just your truck, your booking reference, and around six hours at sea.
If you’re not a transport company but simply a traveler, you can book your Rostock to Trelleborg ferry ticket with Smartferry.
| Crossing time | Around 6 hours |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Up to 6 sailings a day |
| Operator | TT-Line |
| Distance | 95 nautical miles (176 km) |
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Yes. TT-Line runs a full daily service in both directions, so whether you’re loading a Rostock to Trelleborg ferry heading north into Sweden, or a Trelleborg to Rostock ferry heading back south into Germany, it’s the same operator, the same roughly six-hour crossing, and the same booking process either way.
This is the direct route between Central Europe and southern Sweden, and the one that keeps running when the Öresund corridor doesn’t fit your schedule. Move Expert puts the booking in the same system as your other European crossings, so a fleet running multiple Scandinavia lanes isn’t juggling separate logins for each one.
Where other Sweden-bound crossings route you via Denmark and the Öresund Bridge, Rostock-Trelleborg goes straight from Germany to Sweden, useful when that corridor is congested or when your route simply doesn't need the detour.
Germany and Sweden are both EU and Schengen states, so there's no export or import declaration for this leg, one fewer thing for your dispatch team to track.
Vehicle length and travel time set your fare, laid out clearly with any surcharge shown as its own line.
At around six hours, this sailing can double as a genuine rest period for your driver, not just a short hop between two points.
| Crossing time | Around 6 hours on the main freight service, with a faster option available on some sailings |
| Distance | Approximately 95 nautical miles (176 km) |
| Frequency | Up to 6 sailings a day with TT-Line, running year-round |
| Operators | TT-Line, the main RoRo freight and passenger carrier on this route |
| Also on this route | Stena Line operates a dedicated rail ferry service alongside TT-Line, Sweden’s only regular train ferry link to continental Europe, secured under a state agreement running to 2031 |
| Vessel type | Ro-Pax ferries built for high lane-metre freight capacity |
| German terminal | Rostock Überseehafen, direct access from the A19 and A20 |
| Swedish terminal | Trelleborg Hamn, on Norra Nyhamnsgatan, Sweden’s leading freight and passenger port |
| Customs status | None required, both countries are EU and Schengen members |
Germany's Baltic freight hub, connected directly to the A19 and A20 motorways, which link onward to the wider German and Central European road network. The terminal is built specifically for high-volume RoRo traffic, serving TT-Line's Trelleborg and Świnoujście-Trelleborg-bound sailings alongside Stena Line's rail ferry berth.
Southern Sweden's principal freight and passenger port, and the country's busiest gateway for road freight arriving from continental Europe. The terminal connects directly into Sweden's motorway and rail network, feeding traffic north toward Malmö, Gothenburg and beyond.
If your load is actually headed to Denmark rather than Sweden, Rostock’s freight terminal also serves Scandlines’ Rostock-Gedser ferry, departing from the same Überseehafen complex, just a different berth and a different destination.
For road freight, TT-Line is the operator that matters. It runs a dedicated fleet with up to six sailings a day. The service is built around fast turnaround and maximum lane-metre capacity for trucks, trailers and containers.
Alongside it, Stena Line runs a separate rail ferry service on the same crossing. It mainly carries freight wagons rather than road vehicles. It is Sweden’s only regular train ferry connection.
The Swedish state has committed to funding this service through 2031. This is specifically because it provides Sweden with a freight route to Germany that does not depend on the Öresund Bridge.
For a transport company booking a truck, TT-Line is the service you’ll use. However, it is worth knowing that the rail option exists alongside it on the same corridor.
Enter your truck's length, height and width, plus the number of people travelling. No account registration required to see pricing.
See TT-Line's daily departures and pick the crossing that fits your schedule, with your fare broken down clearly.
Your booking reference arrives immediately by email. TT-Line's mobile freight check-in lets you complete arrival formalities before you reach the terminal.
Tip: with six sailings a day spread across the full 24-hour cycle, night crossings are often the easiest to secure and can line up neatly with driver rest requirements.
As with our other Germany-Scandinavia crossings, moving freight between Germany and Sweden doesn’t involve a customs border, both are EU and Schengen members, so there’s no export or import declaration for this leg. What still applies:
Your standard proof of contract for the road journey, required regardless of the ferry.
Required as usual if you're carrying dangerous goods, TT-Line accepts these on its RoRo service subject to prior declaration.
International road transport within the EU can trigger driver posting declarations through the IMI system, plus the usual driving and rest time requirements, separate from the ferry crossing itself.
The LKW-Maut applies on the German side of your journey, before or after the crossing.
Most Germany-Sweden freight has a choice: sail direct on Rostock-Trelleborg, or drive up through Denmark and cross the Öresund Bridge. The bridge route is usually faster door to door if your journey has no reason to touch Rostock, but Rostock-Trelleborg has a real advantage when the Öresund corridor is disrupted, congested, or simply out of the way for your specific origin and destination.
It’s also the more direct option if your load is already moving through northern Germany, saving the extra driving distance around through Denmark.
Fares depend on your unit type (accompanied truck, trailer or container), its length, and the sailing you choose. Get an instant quote through our booking tool, no account registration required to see pricing.
Booking works the same in either direction: enter your vehicle’s details, get a quote, pay online, and receive your booking reference by email, ready for TT-Line’s mobile check-in.
For road freight, TT-Line is the operator you’ll book with, running the main RoRo service on this crossing. Stena Line also operates on the same route, but as a dedicated rail ferry carrying freight wagons rather than road vehicles.
No. Germany and Sweden are both EU and Schengen member states, so no customs declaration, GMR or ENS filing applies to this crossing.
Around 6 hours on TT-Line’s standard freight service, long enough that many drivers use it as part of their required rest period.
TT-Line runs up to 6 sailings a day, spread across morning, afternoon and evening departures, seven days a week.
It’s the direct option when your journey doesn’t need the detour through Denmark, or when the Öresund corridor is congested or disrupted. It’s also shorter overall if your freight is already moving through northern Germany.
It can. At around six hours, the sailing is long enough to serve as a genuine rest period under many drivers’ hours rules, provided the usual conditions around bunk access and freedom from duties are met. Check current regulations for your fleet’s home country.
It can. International road haulage between EU member states may require driver posting declarations through the IMI system, along with standard driving and rest time rules, independent of the ferry crossing itself.
Yes, subject to prior declaration and acceptance by TT-Line, in line with standard ADR requirements for RoRo freight.
Stena Line’s Trelleborg-Rostock service is primarily a rail ferry, Sweden’s only regular train ferry connection, rather than a conventional RoRo truck ferry. TT-Line remains the main choice for accompanied trucks and trailers.
Yes. Beyond TT-Line’s ongoing daily service, Stena Line’s parallel rail ferry has secured Swedish state backing to continue running until at least 31 December 2031, underlining the route’s long-term strategic importance for Germany-Sweden freight.
A few days ahead during summer, when passenger traffic increases demand. Outside peak season, TT-Line’s six daily sailings generally offer good availability closer to travel.
Yes. Transport companies running this lane as part of a regular Scandinavia route can arrange consolidated invoicing and negotiated rates through our freight team.
Standard accompanied trucks and trailers are accepted as a matter of course; oversized or high-and-heavy loads should be confirmed with TT-Line or our freight team before booking.
Yes, TT-Line accepts unaccompanied trailers and containers alongside accompanied trucks, priced according to unit type.
Occasionally during winter, given the route’s length and Baltic conditions, though disruption is uncommon given the size and stability of the vessels used. TT-Line will rebook affected freight onto the next available sailing.
The LKW-Maut, Germany’s road toll for heavy goods vehicles, applies on the motorway network either side of Rostock, separate from your ferry fare.
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