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Book your Świnoujście to Ystad ferry (often searched as Swinoujscie to Ystad), or the return Ystad to Świnoujście crossing, for trucks and HGVs with Unity Line and Polferries. Get an instant quote for one of the primary freight arteries between Poland and southern Sweden, no customs paperwork, around 7 hours at sea, with two dedicated operators to choose between.
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| Crossing time | 6h05 – 7h30 |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 3 to 5 sailings a day, combined |
| Operator | Unity Line, Polferries |
| Distance | 92.5 nautical miles (171 km) |
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Yes. Both Unity Line and Polferries run a full daily service in both directions, roughly 24 to 28 sailings a week combined each way, so a Świnoujście to Ystad ferry heading into Sweden and an Ystad to Świnoujście ferry heading back into Poland follow the same two operators and the same booking process.
This route is described in the freight logistics industry as a primary artery for heavy goods vehicles, articulated lorries and project cargo, connecting Western Pomerania directly with southern Sweden. With two dedicated operators running parallel schedules, it’s one of the more flexible Baltic crossings for a transport manager working around a tight delivery window. Move Expert books it through the same platform as your other European crossings.
Unity Line and Polferries between them run up to 28 sailings a week, giving you a genuine alternative if your first-choice departure doesn't fit.
Both operators run fleets specifically configured for high lane-metre capacity, standard semi-trailers, oversized loads and unaccompanied trailers all have a place on this route.
Vehicle length and chosen sailing set your fare, shown clearly rather than bundled into a single opaque number.
Poland and Sweden are both EU and Schengen states, so there's no export or import declaration for this crossing.
| Crossing time | Between roughly 6 hours 5 minutes and 7 hours 30 minutes, depending on operator and specific sailing |
| Distance | Approximately 92.5 nautical miles (171 km) |
| Frequency | 3 to 5 sailings a day combined across both operators, around 24-28 a week each way |
| Operator | Unity Line and Polferries (Polska Żegluga Bałtycka) |
| Vessel type | Ro-Ro ferries built for high lane-metre freight capacity, including Unity Line’s Polonia and Skania, and Polferries’ Mazovia and Cracovia |
| Polish terminal | Świnoujście, Dworcowa 1, Poland’s largest and most modern ferry terminal |
| Swedish terminal | Ystad, Bornholmsgatan 8C |
| Check-in cut-off | Generally 60 to 90 minutes before scheduled departure |
| Customs status | None required, both countries are EU and Schengen members |
Located at Dworcowa 1, at the mouth of the Świna river on Poland's Baltic coast, right on the German border. It's described as Poland's largest and most modern ferry terminal, serving multiple Scandinavian routes from the same complex. The town's position is notably central for Central European freight, around 150 km from Denmark, 175 km from Sweden, and only 160 km from Berlin, useful context if you're routing a delivery through multiple destinations.
Sits at Bornholmsgatan 8C in southern Sweden's Skåne region, with berths specifically equipped for fast loading and unloading of trailers and heavy transport units. Ystad connects directly into the Skåne motorway network, feeding onward toward Malmö and the rest of southern Sweden.
| Operator | Crossing time | Notable for freight |
|---|---|---|
| Unity Line | 6h55 – 7h15 | Poland’s largest Baltic freight carrier, dedicated Ro-Ro fleet built for high lane-metre capacity |
| Polferries | 6h05 – 7h30, generally the faster of the two | Polska Żegluga Bałtycka’s national ferry operator, strong focus on wheeled cargo and project loads |
Between the two, sailings run through most of the day and into the evening, giving more flexibility than a single-operator route if your schedule shifts at short notice.
Enter your truck's length, height and width, plus the number of people travelling.
See departures from both Unity Line and Polferries side by side, with a clear breakdown of your fare.
Your booking reference arrives immediately by email, ready for check-in at Świnoujście or Ystad.
Tip: check-in cut-offs on this route run 60 to 90 minutes before departure, tighter than some shorter Baltic crossings, build this into your schedule rather than assuming the same buffer as a 45-minute hop.
Required for the road journey regardless of the ferry leg.
Required for the road journey regardless of the ferry leg.
Required as usual for dangerous goods, subject to prior declaration and operator acceptance.
International road haulage within the EU can trigger driver posting declarations through the IMI system, plus standard driving and rest time requirements.
Both operators accept these on this route, but require advance notice for deck allocation.
Ystad and Trelleborg sit only around 50 km apart on Sweden’s southern coast, and both are genuine, interchangeable gateways into Skåne and the wider Swedish road network. Świnoujście-Ystad, running with Unity Line and Polferries, generally offers the higher combined sailing frequency of the two, useful if your priority is finding the next available departure. Świnoujście-Trelleborg, running mainly with Unity Line, is worth checking in parallel, particularly if Trelleborg sits closer to your final delivery point, or if your preferred Ystad sailing is fully booked.
Fares depend on your vehicle’s length, chosen operator and sailing time. Get an instant quote through our booking tool, comparing both Unity Line and Polferries before you commit.
Booking works the same in either direction: enter your vehicle’s details, get a quote, pay online, and receive your booking reference immediately by email.
Neither is universally better, both run dedicated Ro-Ro fleets built for wheeled cargo. Polferries’ crossings tend to be slightly faster on average; Unity Line is the larger overall Baltic freight carrier. Comparing both sailing times against your delivery window is the more useful approach.
No. Poland and Sweden are both EU and Schengen member states, so no customs declaration, GMR or ENS filing applies to this crossing.
Between around 6 hours 5 minutes and 7 hours 30 minutes, depending on the operator and specific sailing you choose.
Unity Line and Polferries combined run 3 to 5 sailings a day, roughly 24 to 28 a week in each direction.
Both work well, the two Swedish ports sit around 50 km apart. Świnoujście-Ystad generally offers more combined sailings across its two operators; Świnoujście-Trelleborg is worth checking if Trelleborg suits your onward route better, or if Ystad sailings are full.
It can. International road haulage between EU member states may trigger driver posting declarations through the IMI system, along with standard driving and rest time rules, separate from the ferry crossing itself.
It can, given the crossing generally runs at least 6 hours, provided the usual conditions around bunk access and freedom from duties are met under your fleet’s applicable rules.
Booking a few days ahead is sensible, particularly during peak periods, given this corridor’s importance to Poland-Scandinavia freight and the tighter 60-90 minute check-in window.
Yes, subject to prior declaration and acceptance by your chosen operator, in line with standard ADR requirements.
Yes, both Unity Line and Polferries accept oversized and project cargo, but require advance notice at booking to allocate the correct deck space.
Yes. Transport companies running this lane regularly 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 the operator or our freight team before booking.
Yes, both operators accept unaccompanied trailers alongside accompanied trucks on this route.
Occasionally in winter, given Baltic conditions, which partly explains the wider range of crossing times quoted for this route. Both operators generally rebook affected freight onto the next available sailing.
From Ystad, freight joins the Skåne motorway network, with direct onward connections to Malmö and the rest of southern and central Sweden.
Świnoujście sits at a strategic point on Poland’s Baltic coast, close to the German border, with Poland’s largest and most modern ferry terminal serving multiple Scandinavian destinations from the same complex, making it the natural gateway for Central European freight heading north.
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