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Moderna Museet Malmö
A major contemporary art museum in a former power station, known for modern and international exhibitions in a dramatic industrial building.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£56
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£105
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
9 h
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
9 h 54 m
Ferries on 05 Sept
5
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Lübeck to Malmö is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lübeck to Malmö will cost around £105 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £56.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 5 ferries from Lübeck to Malmö, including 5 direct services.
On Sat 05 Sept the direct ferries cover the 244 km distance in an average of 9 h 54 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h .
The slowest ferries will take 11 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
TT Line
Finnlines
TT Line
Finnlines
Finnlines
Finnlines
Finnlines
Finnlines
TT Line
TT LineOmio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Lübeck to Malmö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, while a train costs an average of £86.
Distance: 131 nautical miles (244 km)
Most popular Ferry | Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£68 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price | £70 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 29m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lübeck to Malmö:
A coach is £36 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Lübeck to Malmö costing on average £68.
A coach is £54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Malmö costing on average £86.
Other travel options to Malmö take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 15m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 29m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator TT Line | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 22:30 | Duration 7h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 07:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 01:00 | Arrival Time 10:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 03:00 | Arrival Time 11:45 | Duration 8h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 21:45 | Arrival Time 07:15 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 20:45 | Arrival Time 06:15 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator TT Line | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival Time 20:15 | Duration 10h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 17:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 18:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator TT Line | Departure Time 21:30 | Arrival Time 06:15 | Duration 8h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 11:00 | Arrival Time 20:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator TT Line | Departure Time 22:30 | Arrival Time 07:15 | Duration 8h45 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 19:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri |
Operator TT Line | Departure Time 22:20 | Arrival Time 17:30 | Duration 19h10 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator TT Line | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 09:15 | Duration 11h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
The table below shows live departures for Lübeck to Malmö ferries for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Finnlines | 22:00 Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) | 9h15 | 7:15 Malmö Port | 0 changesdirect | |
TT Line | 22:20 Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) | 19h10 | 17:30 Karlshamns Hamn | 0 changesdirect | |
TT Line | 22:30 Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) | 8h45 | 7:15 Port of Trelleborg | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
Finnlines | 3:00 Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) | 9h00 | 12:00 Malmö Port | 0 changesdirect | |
TT Line | 9:30 Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) | 10h45 | 20:15 Port of Trelleborg | 0 changesdirect | |
Finnlines | 11:00 Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) | 9h00 | 20:00 Malmö Port | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Ferries from Lübeck to Malmö run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 29m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 6 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 131 nautical miles (244 km) distance in 6h 0m. There are 31 sailings per week. Ferries from Lübeck to Malmö are available to foot passengers.




Distance 131 nautical miles (244 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Ferries per day 6 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 31 |
Fastest ferry 6h 0m |
First ferry 1:00 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
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Malmö Port -> Malmö central station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lübeck to Malmö by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Malmö, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lübeck to Malmö ferries use the Rostock Port to Port of Trelleborg port pair, with some services arriving at Malmö Port. Use this guide to compare Lübeck and Malmö ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Malmö Port has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Malmö Port: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Malmö is 2 km from Malmö city centre. Public transport options include:
Malmö has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Saltimporten Canteen (0.4km), Restaurang KP (0.7km), Restaurang Sture (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Malmö.
Available at Malmö: Parking, Taxis, WC.
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