Use this EUFerry operator guide to understand where Polferries sails and the practical options to consider before checking current availability and fares.
Polferries has long been one of the principal ferry brands linking Poland and Sweden, carrying passengers, cars, motorcycles and freight across the Baltic from Gdańsk and Świnoujście.
On 30 March 2026, the Polish ferry sector entered a new phase when Polferries, Unity Line and Euroafrica were integrated under the new POLSCA Baltic Ferries brand and common sales network. Polferries remains a useful and recognisable search term, while current booking and customer-service activity increasingly uses the POLSCA identity.
The 2026 network includes established services to Ystad, Trelleborg and Nynäshamn as well as the new Gdańsk–Karlshamn connection introduced in July. That gives road travellers multiple ways to reach southern and central Sweden without driving through Denmark.
EUFerry travel note: use “Polferries” to identify the familiar route, then rely on the current booking result for the actual POLSCA ship, timetable and conditions.
The current network includes several Baltic corridors. These three representative routes show the mix of frequent southern-Sweden services and longer overnight crossings.
Świnoujście–Ystad is one of the main Poland–Sweden routes, with several departure patterns. Current August 2026 timetables show crossings generally ranging from about six to eight hours.
Gdańsk–Nynäshamn is a long overnight crossing that places travellers south of Stockholm. A common 2026 timetable pattern is 18:00 departure and 12:00 arrival the following day.
The new Gdańsk–Karlshamn route started in July 2026. Overnight sailings generally take around 13 to 14.5 hours and provide direct access to Blekinge and the E22 corridor.
The EUFerry map illustrates the principal Polferries corridors, including Świnoujście–Ystad, Świnoujście–Trelleborg, Gdańsk–Nynäshamn and the newer Gdańsk–Karlshamn connection.
The map remains a planning aid rather than a live timetable. POLSCA integration can also mean ships historically associated with different Polish brands appear on the same route network.
After choosing the most practical route, compare the live Polferries sailing for departure time, calling pattern, passenger requirements and the facilities or accommodation shown for that service. The complete itinerary and arrival location can matter more than a small difference in the headline fare.
Check the ship named on the booking. Passenger facilities can differ substantially between a full passenger ferry and a vessel designed primarily around freight capacity.
Gdańsk and Świnoujście are the principal Polish departure ports, while Ystad is one of the most convenient Swedish gateways for road travel across southern Scandinavia.
Gdańsk combines a major Baltic ferry port with one of Poland's most attractive historic cities. From here, Polferries/POLSCA services run towards Nynäshamn and Karlshamn.
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Świnoujście is Poland's principal western Baltic ferry gateway, with frequent connections towards Ystad and Trelleborg and good road access from Germany and western Poland.
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Ystad is well positioned for Skåne, Malmö and Copenhagen. Motorised passengers can also combine selected ferry tickets with onward Öresund Bridge travel.
Explore Sweden ferry destinationsYstad and Trelleborg suit southern Scandinavia, Karlshamn is useful for Blekinge and the E22 corridor, while Nynäshamn is much better positioned for Stockholm and central Sweden.
Most Poland–Sweden crossings are long enough for a cabin to add real value, especially on overnight departures and the Gdańsk routes.
Reserved Pullman or airline-style seats are available on relevant ferries as a lower-cost alternative to a private cabin.
Best considered for Day sailings and budget-conscious travelTwo-person cabins are widely available and suit couples or solo travellers wanting privacy and proper rest.
Best considered for Couples and overnight travelLarger cabins allow families and groups to share private accommodation and are especially useful on the longer Gdańsk routes.
Best considered for Families and small groupsSelected ferries offer upgraded cabin categories with additional space and amenities such as televisions or refrigerators.
Best considered for Passengers wanting more comfortTravelling with a pet normally requires a designated Special cabin, which must be arranged through the operator and is limited in number.
Best considered for Passengers travelling with dogs, cats or other permitted petsCabins adapted for passengers with disabilities are available on relevant ships. Facilities differ by vessel and should be confirmed before booking.
Best considered for Passengers requiring adapted accommodationOn the new Gdańsk–Karlshamn route, check the assigned ferry before booking accommodation: passenger facilities on Skania are broader than on the more freight-focused Copernicus.
Polferries passenger ships provide the practical facilities needed for several hours at sea, with the exact mix depending on the ferry assigned to the route.
Passenger ferries offer dining options ranging from cafeterias and snack bars to full restaurants, depending on the ship.
Indoor passenger spaces provide places to relax between meals and before retiring to a cabin on overnight sailings.
Selected ferries include shops for travel essentials, gifts and leisure purchases.
Modern vessels such as Jantar Unity include family zones and children's areas designed to make longer journeys easier.
Weather permitting, outside decks offer views across the Baltic and a break from indoor passenger areas.
The combined POLSCA network means different ships can appear on familiar routes, so check the assigned vessel if a particular facility matters.
Images in this section are from EUFerry's general ferry-travel library and illustrate facility types. The operator-specific hero and overview images use Polferries imagery.
The Baltic routes are particularly useful for self-drive holidays, letting travellers bring a car, motorcycle, motorhome or bicycle directly into Sweden.
Cars and motorcycles can be booked on passenger ferries. Vehicle information should match the actual vehicle presented at check-in.
Touring vehicles are accepted subject to deck space. Electric-vehicle passengers must currently arrive for check-in no later than 120 minutes before departure.
Pets are welcome, but a Special pet cabin is normally required and must be arranged by phone. Up to two pets may travel per booking in the designated cabin.
Accessible cabins and lifts are available on suitable passenger ships, but the combined network includes vessels with different layouts.
Polferries currently opens passenger and vehicle check-in 120 minutes before departure. The published closing times are minimum cut-offs, not ideal arrival targets.
Passenger and vehicle check-in begins two hours before the scheduled ferry departure.
Passengers travelling with an electric vehicle must currently be ready for check-in no later than two hours before departure.
Passengers travelling with a vehicle must complete check-in before the 30-minute cut-off.
Foot passengers have a later published closing time, but EUFerry recommends arriving much earlier than this minimum.
Passengers must retain both documents throughout the journey until leaving the ship.
For southern Sweden, Ystad and Trelleborg are logical arrival points with quick access to Skåne, Malmö and Denmark. Karlshamn opens Blekinge and the E22, while Nynäshamn substantially reduces the onward drive towards Stockholm.
That makes the route choice more important than the simple sea distance. A longer ferry to Nynäshamn can be preferable to a shorter southern crossing if Stockholm or central Sweden is the real destination.
The POLSCA integration also creates a broader combined network. This can improve choice, but it makes the assigned ship more important because passenger accommodation and onboard facilities can vary between vessels.
Polferries remains a recognised ferry brand, but since 30 March 2026 passenger sales and the combined Polish ferry network have been brought together under the POLSCA Baltic Ferries brand alongside Unity Line and Euroafrica.
Current services include Świnoujście–Ystad, Świnoujście–Trelleborg, Gdańsk–Nynäshamn and the new Gdańsk–Karlshamn route. The exact ship and branding should be checked for the selected departure.
Current August 2026 schedules show daytime crossings of roughly 6 to 8 hours and overnight sailings of around 7 to 8 hours, depending on the ship and departure.
Current schedules commonly show an 18:00 departure arriving at 12:00 the following day, which is about 18 hours. Some departures use different times.
The new 2026 route generally takes around 13 to 14.5 hours on overnight sailings, depending on the ship and timetable.
Passenger and vehicle check-in begins 120 minutes before departure. Check-in closes 15 minutes before departure for foot passengers and 30 minutes before departure for vehicle passengers. Electric-vehicle passengers must arrive no later than 120 minutes before departure.
Yes. Cars, motorcycles, motorhomes, caravans, trailers and other suitable vehicles can be carried subject to the correct booking category and available space.
Yes. Pets are accepted, but a special pet-friendly cabin is normally required and availability is limited. Up to two pets can travel on one booking in a designated pet cabin. Temporary 2026 exceptions apply on certain daytime Świnoujście–Ystad and Świnoujście–Trelleborg sailings.
Yes. Polferries offers several cabin categories on its passenger ferries, including two-, three- and four-berth cabins, pet-friendly cabins and cabins adapted for passengers with disabilities.
Yes on suitable passenger ferries. Accessible cabins and lifts are available on relevant vessels, but facilities vary by ship, so passengers requiring specific assistance should confirm the assigned ferry before travel.
Check current Poland–Sweden departures, cabin availability, vehicle space and the ship assigned to your travel date.
Facility photographs are examples; the vessels shown are identified below. Facilities vary by ship.
250120 1029 MV Glen Sannox loading, Port of Troon ferry terminal.jpg — Dave souza; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:250120_1029_MV_Glen_Sannox_loading,_Port_of_Troon_ferry_terminal.jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0. Resized for display.
Cabin on MV Hrossey - geograph.org.uk - 7254252.jpg — Oliver Dixon; CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cabin_on_MV_Hrossey_-_geograph.org.uk_-_7254252.jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0. Resized for display.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (49687542022).jpg — Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA; CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel_(49687542022).jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0. Resized for display.
Check-in, Holyhead Ferry Terminal - geograph.org.uk - 7757104.jpg — JThomas; CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Check-in,_Holyhead_Ferry_Terminal_-_geograph.org.uk_-_7757104.jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0. Resized for display.
MF Ombo (double ended diesel ferry 2021) Finnøysambandet Judaberg-Finnøy-EidesundOmbo Stavanger Norway Passasjer salong passenger lounge utsikt view vindu windows seter IMG 8719.jpg — Wolfmann; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MF_Ombo_(double_ended_diesel_ferry_2021)_Finn%C3%B8ysambandet_Judaberg-Finn%C3%B8y-EidesundOmbo_Stavanger_Norway_Passasjer_salong_passenger_lounge_utsikt_view_vindu_windows_seter_IMG_8719.jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0. Resized for display.
Vehicle deck on the Victoria of Wight (Wightlink ferry).jpg — ITookSomePhotos; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vehicle_deck_on_the_Victoria_of_Wight_(Wightlink_ferry).jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0. Resized for display.
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