Travel to Germany by ferry

Traveling to Germany by ferry is an excellent choice! Germany is served by 9 shipping companies (Scandlines, Stena Line, TT-Line, DFDS Seaways, Color Line, Finnlines or Elb Link). These companies operate 20 ferry routes to Germany, serving the ports of Trelleborg, Rostock, Klaipeda, Kiel, Oslo, Gothenburg, Helsinki and Lubeck.

To make sure you find a cheap ferry ticket to Germany, we recommend using our search engine that compares offers, prices and availability of Scandlines, Stena Line, TT-Line and DFDS Seaways.

With a total frequency of over 75 crossings a day, depending on the time of year, from 7 countries (Sweden, Germany, Lithuania, Norway, Finland, Latvia and Denmark), you have many options for planning your ferry crossing to Germany.

The fastest crossing takes 50 min (Rodby - Puttgarden) with a distance of 15 mi and the longest 29 hrs. 30 min (Helsinki - Lubeck) with a distance of 688 mi.

Ferry to Germany in figures

Countries
Sweden
Germany
Lithuania
Norway
Finland
Latvia
Denmark
Number of crossings
75 crossings a day
Number of ports
22
Number of ferry connections
20
Number of ferry companies
9
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Important ferry crossings to Germany

Search Vivanoda for the fastest, longest or most frequent ferries to Germany. Compare offers from Scandlines, Stena Line, TT-Line, DFDS Seaways, Color Line, Finnlines and Elb Link and book your ticket to Germany.

Most popular ferry routes to Germany

Looking for a ferry to Germany? Discover the most popular routes that allow you to sail between different parts of the country and abroad. Whether you want to reach islands, historic ports or picturesque beaches, ferries are a convenient and comfortable way to travel in Germany.

Popular ferry routes in Germany include destinations such as Trelleborg, Rostock, Klaipeda, Kiel, Oslo, Gothenburg, Helsinki and Lubeck and many others. Modern ferries in Germany offer great facilities and services, from comfortable cabins to on-board restaurants and activities for the whole family.

Use our fare comparison tool to find the best deals on ferry tickets to Germany and plan your trip. With our easy-to-use search tool, you can find deals and schedules from several ferry companies, including Scandlines, Stena Line, TT-Line, DFDS Seaways, Color Line, Finnlines or Elb Link. There is sure to be a deal that best suits your needs and budget. Search all 20 ferry routes!

Boat to Germany from Sweden

Trelleborg Sweden
Rostock Germany
  • Scandlines Trelleborg Rostock
    Scandlines
    98 mi
  • Stena Line Trelleborg Rostock
    Stena Line
    3 crossings a day
    6 hrs.
    98 mi
  • TT-Line Trelleborg Rostock
    TT-Line
    3 crossings a day
    5 hrs. 30 min
    98 mi
Gothenburg Sweden
Kiel Germany
  • Stena Line Gothenburg Kiel
    Stena Line
    7 crossings a week
    14 hrs. 30 min
    244 mi
Malmo Sweden
Lubeck Germany
  • Finnlines Malmo Lubeck
    Finnlines
    3 crossings a day
    8 hrs. 50 min
    151 mi
Trelleborg Sweden
Lubeck Germany
  • TT-Line Trelleborg Lubeck
    TT-Line
    3 crossings a day
    8 hrs.
    143 mi
Helsingborg Sweden
Rostock Germany
  • Scandlines Helsingborg Rostock
    Scandlines
    137 mi
Trelleborg Sweden
Sassnitz Germany
  • Scandlines Trelleborg Sassnitz
    Scandlines
    62 mi
  • Stena Line Trelleborg Sassnitz
    Stena Line
    14 crossings a week
    4 hrs. 20 min
    62 mi

Boat to Germany from Lithuania

Klaipeda Lithuania
Kiel Germany
  • DFDS Seaways Klaipeda Kiel
    DFDS Seaways
    7 crossings a week
    20 hrs.
    445 mi
Klaipeda Lithuania
Sassnitz Germany
  • DFDS Seaways Klaipeda Sassnitz
    DFDS Seaways
    306 mi

Boat to Germany from Norway

Oslo Norway
Kiel Germany
  • Color Line Oslo Kiel
    Color Line
    10 crossings a week
    20 hrs.
    387 mi

Boat to Germany from Finland

Helsinki Finland
Lubeck Germany
  • Finnlines Helsinki Lubeck
    Finnlines
    7 crossings a week
    29 hrs. 30 min
    688 mi
Helsinki Finland
Rostock Germany
  • Finnlines Helsinki Rostock
    Finnlines
    636 mi

Boat to Germany from Latvia

Liepaja Latvia
Lubeck Germany
  • Stena Line Liepaja Lubeck
    Stena Line
    5 crossings a week
    26 hrs.
    445 mi
Ventspils Latvia
Lubeck Germany
  • Stena Line Ventspils Lubeck
    Stena Line
    489 mi

Boat to Germany from Denmark

Gedser Denmark
Rostock Germany
  • Scandlines Gedser Rostock
    Scandlines
    10 crossings a day
    1 hrs. 50 min
    35 mi
Spodsbjerg Denmark
Rostock Germany
  • Scandlines Spodsbjerg Rostock
    Scandlines
    78 mi
Havneby Denmark
List Germany
  • Syltfähre Havneby List
    Syltfähre
    8 mi
Ronne Denmark
Sassnitz Germany
  • BornholmerFærgen Ronne Sassnitz
    BornholmerFærgen
    58 mi
Rodby Denmark
Puttgarden Germany
  • Scandlines Rodby Puttgarden
    Scandlines
    46 crossings a day
    50 min
    15 mi

Domestic Ferries in Germany

Brunsbüttel Germany
Cuxhaven Germany
  • Elb Link Brunsbüttel Cuxhaven
    Elb Link
    16 mi
Cuxhaven Germany
Brunsbüttel Germany
  • Elb Link Cuxhaven Brunsbüttel
    Elb Link
    16 mi
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FAQs about travelling by ferry to Germany

Simply search for ferries to Germany on Vivanoda among the 20 routes we offer and compare prices. Finally, select the desired ferry crossing and book it.

There are 9 ferry companies operating to Germany: Scandlines, Stena Line, TT-Line, DFDS Seaways, Color Line, Finnlines, Elb Link, Syltfähre and BornholmerFærgen ...

Trelleborg-Rostock, Klaipeda-Kiel, Oslo-Kiel and Gothenburg-Kiel are the most popular ferry routes for travelers.

All ports with ferry services in Germany

Main tourist areas served by ferries from Germany

All countries connected by ferry to Germany

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