Karlshamn – Travemunde

Key Facts

Crossing time

12h 45min – 17h 5min

Frequency

2x per week

Operator

TT Line

Departures

07:30 – 08:25

Car transport

Yes

Route Overview

The Karlshamn–Travemünde ferry connects southern Sweden with northern Germany in roughly 9–10 hours. TT-Line operates this route for a mix of freight and passenger traffic. Travemünde is Lübeck's port district, and the combination of a pleasant seaside setting with direct motorway access makes it a practical German arrival point. The route bypasses the congested Trelleborg corridor and tends to run quieter, especially outside peak summer weeks. Cabins are practical for the overnight crossing.

Operators & Schedule

The route is operated by TT-Line, a German-Swedish ferry company running Scandinavia–Germany crossings for several decades with modern ro-pax vessels suited to both freight and leisure passengers.

Onboard Services

TT-Line's ferries include a restaurant, cafeteria, bar, duty-free shop and cabin options. The crossing length makes a cabin worthwhile for an overnight departure. Facilities are clean and functional, consistent with the company's broader fleet.

Karlshamn

Karlshamn is a port town in Blekinge county, southeastern Sweden, easily reached by road from the E22 motorway. The town has a modest centre with eating and accommodation options close to the port.

Travemunde

Travemünde is the port district of Lübeck in Schleswig-Holstein, combining active ferry traffic with a beach resort character. Lübeck's UNESCO-listed medieval old town is 25 km away. Hamburg is 70 km, Berlin around 280 km — both with good motorway connections.

Operating Ferry Companies

• TT Line