- Must visit
Hamburger Kunsthalle
Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£51
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£72
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
8 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
9 h 34 m
Ferries on 18 Sept
4
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Trelleborg to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trelleborg to Hamburg will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £51.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 4 ferries from Trelleborg to Hamburg, including 4 direct services.
On Fri 18 Sept the direct ferries cover the 285 km distance in an average of 9 h 34 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 10 h 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trelleborg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, while a flight costs an average of £189.
Distance: 153 nautical miles (285 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
£65 Average Price | £59 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest | £189 Average Price | £138 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 15m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Trelleborg to Hamburg:
A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trelleborg to Hamburg costing on average £59.
A coach is £29 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Trelleborg to Hamburg costing on average £65.
A coach is £154 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trelleborg to Hamburg costing on average £189.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 31m.
Coach takes on average 6h 41m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 15m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator TT Line | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 23:30 | Duration 8h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator TT Line | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed |
Operator TT Line | Departure Time 05:30 | Arrival Time 13:00 | Duration 7h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator TT Line | Departure Time 07:30 | Arrival Time 18:15 | Duration 10h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri |
Operator TT Line | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 19:15 | Duration 10h15 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator TT Line | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri |
Operator TT Line | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 19:15 | Duration 10h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator TT Line | Departure Time 10:30 | Arrival Time 19:45 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator TT Line | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator TT Line | Departure Time 22:55 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 7h35 | Sailing Days Mon |
The table below shows live departures for Trelleborg to Hamburg ferries for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:30 Trelleborg | 10h45 | 18:15 Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:30 Trelleborg | 10h45 | 19:15 Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
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Ferries from Trelleborg to Hamburg run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 15m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
There are 3 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 153 nautical miles (285 km) distance in 7h 30m. There are 11 sailings per week. Ferries from Trelleborg to Hamburg are available to foot passengers.



Distance 153 nautical miles (285 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 11 |
Fastest ferry 7h 30m |
First ferry 1:00 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trelleborg to Hamburg 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 Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Trelleborg to Hamburg ferries use the Port of Trelleborg to Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) port pair. Use this guide to compare Trelleborg and Hamburg ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Trelleborg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurang Strandgatan 32 (0.6km), Pizzeria Victoria (0.7km), Systrar & Bönor (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Trelleborg.
Available at Port of Trelleborg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Trelleborg.
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