Ferries from Poland connect the Baltic ports of Gdańsk, Gdynia and Świnoujście with Sweden. The current network includes passenger and vehicle routes to Nynäshamn, Karlshamn, Karlskrona, Ystad, Trelleborg and Malmö, alongside substantial freight traffic between Poland and Scandinavia.
Network overview: Poland’s international passenger ferry network is focused almost entirely on Sweden. Gdańsk serves Nynäshamn and Karlshamn, Gdynia connects with Karlskrona, and Świnoujście provides several crossings towards southern Sweden.
Last checked: 7 September 2026.
Current Poland ferry network
Poland has one of the strongest passenger and freight ferry networks in the southern Baltic Sea.
The main international ferry ports are Gdańsk, Gdynia and Świnoujście. Their routes provide direct maritime connections with several ports in Sweden and form important road and logistics corridors between Central Europe and Scandinavia.
The Polish ferry market changed materially in 2026 with the development of the POLSCA Baltic Ferries joint brand and the launch of a new Gdańsk-Karlshamn service.
Main Poland-Sweden ferry routes
| Route | Current operator or brand | Network role |
|---|---|---|
| Gdańsk-Nynäshamn | POLSCA Baltic Ferries | Passenger, vehicle and freight connection towards the Stockholm region |
| Gdańsk-Karlshamn | POLSCA Baltic Ferries | New 2026 passenger and freight connection with southern Sweden |
| Gdynia-Karlskrona | Stena Line | Major year-round passenger, vehicle and freight corridor |
| Świnoujście-Malmö | Finnlines | Year-round passenger, vehicle and freight service |
| Świnoujście-Ystad | POLSCA Baltic Ferries | Passenger, vehicle and freight connection with southern Sweden |
| Świnoujście-Trelleborg | POLSCA Baltic Ferries | Passenger, vehicle and freight corridor with southern Sweden |
Gdańsk ferry network
Gdańsk currently has passenger ferry connections with Nynäshamn and Karlshamn in Sweden.
The ferries use the Westerplatte Ferry Terminal, which handles ro-ro and ro-pax operations.
Gdańsk-Nynäshamn provides a direct connection towards the Stockholm region, while the newer Karlshamn route strengthens links with southern Sweden.
Gdańsk-Karlshamn ferry
POLSCA Baltic Ferries launched the regular Gdańsk-Karlshamn ferry route in July 2026.
The service is operated with Copernicus and Skania. Both vessels have freight capacity, while passenger accommodation is available on the route.
The current programme provides regular sailings across the southern Baltic and gives Poland an additional direct gateway into southern Sweden.
The new route strengthens the ferry network between Central Europe and Scandinavia and adds another alternative to the established Polish-Swedish corridors.
Gdańsk-Nynäshamn ferry
POLSCA Baltic Ferries also operates between Gdańsk and Nynäshamn, south of Stockholm.
The route carries passengers and vehicles alongside commercial freight and gives Gdańsk direct access to the Stockholm region without requiring travellers to drive through southern Sweden.
Nynäshamn also has an important role elsewhere in the Swedish ferry network, including passenger services to Gotland and Latvia.
Gdynia-Karlskrona ferry
Stena Line operates the major Gdynia-Karlskrona ferry route between Poland and Sweden.
The service carries passengers, private vehicles and freight and has been operating for several decades. It is one of the principal direct passenger corridors between Poland and southern Sweden.
Karlskrona provides road access into southern and central Sweden, while Gdynia connects the route with northern Poland and the wider Central European road network.
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Świnoujście ferry network
Świnoujście is Poland’s main ferry gateway towards southern Sweden.
Current passenger networks connect the port with destinations including Ystad, Trelleborg and Malmö.
The routes combine ordinary passenger and private-vehicle travel with substantial commercial freight traffic and form an important part of the southern Baltic ferry network.
Świnoujście-Malmö
Finnlines operates a year-round passenger, vehicle and freight ferry between Świnoujście and Malmö.
The route forms part of Finnlines’ wider Baltic passenger network and provides a direct connection between western Poland and southern Sweden.
POLSCA Baltic Ferries
POLSCA Baltic Ferries emerged in 2026 as a joint commercial brand bringing together passenger and freight sales from major Polish ferry companies including Polferries, Unity Line and EuroAfrica.
The change is important because older route information may still refer to the individual historic commercial brands.
FerryLines identifies the current operating and sales structure on individual route profiles while preserving older operator names where they are necessary to explain historic information.
Poland and Sweden
Sweden is the dominant international passenger ferry market for Poland. Gdańsk, Gdynia and Świnoujście each serve different parts of the Swedish coast.
Gdańsk connects towards Nynäshamn and Karlshamn, Gdynia is linked with Karlskrona through the Gdynia-Karlskrona ferry, and Świnoujście provides several routes towards southern Sweden.
This gives road travellers several alternatives for crossing directly from Poland into Scandinavia instead of travelling overland through Germany and Denmark.
Main ferry ports in Poland
- Gdańsk
- Gdynia
- Świnoujście
Gdańsk serves central and southern Swedish destinations, Gdynia connects with Karlskrona and Świnoujście forms the principal gateway towards the southern Swedish coast.
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Main ferry operators in Poland
- POLSCA Baltic Ferries
- Stena Line
- Finnlines
The POLSCA Baltic Ferries network incorporates services historically associated with Polish brands including Polferries, Unity Line and EuroAfrica.
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Passenger, vehicle and freight access
Poland-Sweden ferries are predominantly ro-pax services carrying ordinary passengers and private vehicles alongside substantial commercial freight.
The freight role is particularly important because the routes form part of major logistics corridors between Central Europe and Scandinavia.
Individual route pages still confirm foot-passenger and private-vehicle access because vessel and terminal arrangements can differ.
Seasonality
Most of the principal Poland-Sweden ferry corridors operate throughout the year.
Departure frequency can change between seasons, and individual vessels can move between routes as operators adjust capacity.
The Gdańsk-Karlshamn service is active in the current 2026 network but remains a recent addition whose longer-term operating pattern should continue to be monitored.
How Poland fits into the Baltic ferry network
Poland forms one of the principal southern gateways into the Scandinavian ferry network.
Gdańsk and Gdynia provide routes towards central and southern Sweden, while Świnoujście has a dense group of connections with ports along the southern Swedish coast.
The Gdynia-Karlskrona ferry is one of the strongest individual route links in this network and directly connects the Polish and Swedish country hubs.
These routes provide alternatives to driving through Germany and Denmark and are important for both passenger vehicles and commercial freight.
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Sources and verification
Current Gdańsk passenger ferry services were checked against Port of Gdańsk information. The port currently lists POLSCA Baltic Ferries services to Nynäshamn and Karlshamn, with the Karlshamn route launched in July 2026.
The Gdynia-Karlskrona route was checked against Stena Line, while Świnoujście-Malmö was checked against current Finnlines route information.
Polish-Swedish ferry branding and route structures continue to evolve following the introduction of POLSCA Baltic Ferries in 2026.
Route status, operating periods, frequencies and vessel deployment can change. FerryLines distinguishes active passenger services from seasonal, freight-only, proposed, suspended and discontinued routes.