Świnoujście Trelleborg Truck Ferry – Crossing Times, Prices and Booking
The Świnoujście Trelleborg truck ferry is the most important direct link between Poland and southern Sweden. It connects Poland's largest Baltic ferry port with the Swedish transport hub of Trelleborg, creating the shortest sea route for freight traffic from Central and Eastern Europe to Scandinavia.
The overland alternative runs through Denmark and across the Øresund Bridge. That means several hundred additional kilometres plus bridge and road tolls. The sea crossing, by contrast, shifts a large part of the journey onto the ship and allows statutory rest periods to be taken on board.
The route is served by RoRo ferries that carry articulated lorries, semi-trailers and unaccompanied trailers. This makes the connection a fixed part of Scandinavian traffic for Polish and Central European hauliers.
The Świnoujście – Trelleborg route at a glance
| Start | Destination | Duration | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Świnoujście | Trelleborg | approx. 7 hours | several times daily, year-round |
The crossing takes around seven hours, which fits neatly into a driver's working day: the time on board counts as rest, so the driver is ready to continue as soon as the ship docks.
Several operators serve the route all year with daily departures, by day and by night. Dispatchers therefore keep their flexibility even when plans change at short notice.
Trelleborg sits on Sweden's southern coast and is linked directly to Malmö, Lund and Gothenburg via the E6. From there, trunk roads continue towards Stockholm and central Sweden.
Departure port Świnoujście – Poland's gateway to Scandinavia
Świnoujście lies at the mouth of the Oder on the Polish Baltic coast and handles most of Poland's ferry traffic to Sweden. The port is built for freight and has RoRo ramps for both accompanied and unaccompanied units.
Access is via the S3 expressway, which connects Świnoujście with Szczecin and the national trunk road network. Coming from Germany, the port is reached across Usedom and the border crossing at Ahlbeck.
Depending on the operator and traffic volume, drivers should arrive at the terminal 60 to 90 minutes before departure. Dangerous goods normally have to be declared in advance.
Arrival port Trelleborg – distribution hub for southern Sweden
Trelleborg is one of the busiest ferry ports on the Baltic and specialises in rolling freight. Handling is designed for short turnaround times, so lorries can move on quickly.
From Trelleborg, Malmö is around half an hour away and Gothenburg about three hours. Deliveries in southern Sweden can therefore often be completed on the day of arrival.
Crossing times and departure pattern
- Świnoujście – Trelleborg: approx. 7 hours
- Several departures daily, in both directions
- Year-round service, including at night
Departures are spread across the whole day. Night crossings suit loads that need to be unloaded in Sweden in the morning; daytime crossings fit runs that arrive in the destination area in the evening.
Operators set the exact departure times seasonally and adjust them several times a year. What counts is always the information for your chosen travel date – we check it as part of your enquiry.
Prices for the Świnoujście Trelleborg truck ferry
The cost of a Świnoujście Trelleborg truck ferry crossing depends on the vehicle, the season and how far ahead you book. Freight traffic has no fixed flat rates. These factors determine the calculation:
| Factor | Price relevance |
|---|---|
| Vehicle length | Charged by the lane metres occupied |
| Gross weight | Higher weight moves the load into another tariff band |
| Number of axles | Additional axles increase the charges |
| Dangerous goods | Advance declaration required, safety surcharges possible |
| Accompanied freight | Cabin costs for the driver are added |
| Unaccompanied trailer | Separate handling and terminal fees |
| Booking date | Booking early secures both capacity and price |
| Season | Demand rises noticeably at peak times |
Because tariffs and availability change at short notice, we do not quote list prices. An enquiry with vehicle details and your preferred date is the better route – it produces a firm quote instead of a rough estimate.
Documentation and transport requirements
Poland and Sweden are both EU members, so customs formalities do not apply within the internal market. Complete freight paperwork is still required. Hauliers need:
- CMR consignment note
- Vehicle documents and registration
- ADR certificates for dangerous goods
- Driver qualification card
Swedish rules on weight and load securing apply in addition. The load should therefore be correctly distributed and secured before the vehicle drives on board.
Advantages of the Świnoujście – Trelleborg route
Compared with the overland route through Denmark, the Świnoujście Trelleborg truck ferry saves several hundred kilometres, the Øresund toll and a substantial share of the fuel. Vehicle wear drops at the same time.
Predictability is the second benefit: a fixed departure and a fixed crossing time are easier to cost than a long transit route with the risk of congestion. For the driver, time on board counts as rest.
What modern RoRo ferries make possible
On RoRo ferries the articulated lorry drives straight on board. There is no transhipment or interim storage, which saves time and reduces the risk of damage.
Alongside accompanied transport, unaccompanied trailer traffic is also possible: the trailer crosses the Baltic on its own and is picked up by a different tractor unit at the destination port. This decouples driver scheduling from the sailing time.
FAQ – common questions about the Świnoujście Trelleborg truck ferry
The crossing between Świnoujście and Trelleborg takes around seven hours.
The route runs year-round, several times a day in both directions, by day and by night. Operators set the exact times seasonally.
The price depends on vehicle length, weight, number of axles and booking date. Freight traffic has no fixed list prices.
Yes, provided the ADR rules are met. Dangerous goods must be declared before departure.
Yes, semi-trailers can be shipped without a tractor unit.
As a rule, yes: the sea crossing saves several hundred kilometres, the Øresund toll and fuel, and the time on board counts as the driver's rest period.
Request your Świnoujście Trelleborg truck ferry now
Plan your truck shipment from Świnoujście to Trelleborg with fixed departures and a predictable crossing time. We check availability and sailing times for your preferred date.
Phone:+49 89 377 99 77 00
E-Mail:booking@freight-ferry.de
Send us your vehicle details, route and date. You will receive an individual quote for your Świnoujście Trelleborg truck ferry at short notice.