Question 1

Where do ferries to the Swedish West Coast leave from?

Accepted Answer

From Kiel to Gothenburg (15½ hours, every day), Frederikshavn to Gothenburg (3 hours 45 minutes, four times a day) and Sandefjord to Strömstad (2½ hours, twice a day).

Question 2

Which ferry companies sail on the Swedish West Coast?

Accepted Answer

Trafikverket Färjerederiet: Lilla Varholmen, Hönö Pinan, Finnsbo and 20 other ports. Stena Line: from Kiel and Frederikshavn. Styrsöbolaget: Saltholmen, Asperö, Donsö and eight other ports. Color Line: from Sandefjord. Marstrandsfärjan: Koön and Marstrand. Stromma: Gothenburg, Nya Älvsborg and Vinga. Hållöfärjan: Smögen and Hållö.

Question 3

Can I take my car on a ferry on the Swedish West Coast?

Accepted Answer

Partly. Only Trafikverket Färjerederiet, Stena Line and Color Line take cars.

Question 4

Do ferries on the Swedish West Coast run all year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Trafikverket Färjerederiet, Stena Line and three other companies sail all year round; some lines are seasonal. Gothenburg to Nya Älvsborg runs early June to mid-September. Smögen to Hållö runs in season only. Gothenburg to Vinga runs late June to late August. Nya Älvsborg to Hönö Klåva and Hönö Klåva to Vinga run late June to mid-August.

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