Oskarshamn – Visby
Daily up to 3 departures from Oskarshamn – to Visby in 3 hours
- Up to 3 departures daily – year-round
- Direct to Gotland in just 3 hours
- Ideal for travel from Malmö and Gothenburg
The fastest ferry to Gotland
The Oskarshamn–Visby route connects the Swedish Baltic Sea coast in Småland with the island of Gotland – in just around three hours. This makes it the fastest ferry connection to Gotland and ideal for anyone wanting to travel as directly as possible from southern or central Sweden to Sweden's largest island.
The route is operated year-round by Destination Gotland with the modern RoPax ferries M/S Gotland, M/S Visby and M/S Drotten. The two newer sister ships are powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and biogas and offer space for up to 1,650 passengers. On board, you'll find restaurants, a bistro lounge and day cabins on request – making the crossing fly by. Whether with car, motorhome or as a foot passenger: Oskarshamn–Visby is the most popular route for traveling to Gotland.
Next Departures
How to reach the ferry port of Oskarshamn
The ferry port of Oskarshamn is located on the southeastern coast of Sweden in the province of Småland and is easily accessible via the E22 (from the direction of Norrköping or Kalmar) or road 47 (from the direction of Jönköping). Destination Gotland is the only operator on this route.
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Traveling to Oskarshamn
By car, take the E22 from the direction of Norrköping (from the north) or Kalmar (from the south) to Oskarshamn and follow the signs to the ferry port. From the direction of Jönköping, drive on the 40 heading east, switch to the 47 after Nässjö and follow it to the roundabout in Oskarshamn.
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Getting your boarding card
Those who book directly through Destination Gotland automatically receive a boarding card 3 hours before departure via SMS and email. When booking through other providers, you can get your boarding card at the self-service machine in the terminal hall using your booking number.
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Check-in & Boarding
Boarding opens 90 minutes before departure and closes 20 minutes before departure. Show your boarding card at the scanner – for vehicles, all passengers must show their ticket and valid ID. The terminal has restrooms before and after check-in as well as snack and drink vending machines in the area after check-in.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The ferry connection Oskarshamn – Visby is operated exclusively by the Swedish shipping company Destination Gotland. The company, headquartered in Visby, operates on behalf of the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) and connects the mainland with Gotland year-round.
The crossing takes on average 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes, depending on the ship used and weather conditions. This makes Oskarshamn – Visby the fastest ferry route to Gotland.
Year-round there is at least one daily departure, usually in the evening. In total, around 10 ferries per week currently operate on this route.
During the high season (approximately end of June to mid-August), the schedule is significantly expanded – then up to 3 departures daily are possible. Since the times vary greatly by season, it's best to check the current schedule directly on destinationgotland.se.
The best price ticket (car + driver, one way) is available from around €76. Person tickets without a car start from 240 SEK (around €21). Destination Gotland offers two fare types:
Mini-ticket: Cheaper, but not rebookable or refundable.
Flexi-ticket: More flexible, but slightly more expensive.
When booking by phone or email, a surcharge of 70 SEK applies. Online booking is therefore worthwhile.
Yes, you can bring your car, motorhome or caravan. The ferries have space for up to 500 vehicles. During high season, however, the spaces are quickly booked up – early booking is therefore recommended.
The package "Alla+Bilen" (vehicle + up to 5 people) is available from 1,100 SEK.
Yes, pets are allowed on board. All ships have special pet cabins (djurkupéer) that you can book in advance. These are equipped with windows, WC, TV and USB sockets.
Alternatively, your pet can stay in the vehicle – in this case you may check on your pet once during the crossing.
The ferry terminal is located at Verkstadsgatan 1, 572 35 Oskarshamn. The port is easily accessible via the Swedish road network. Four long-term parking spaces are available at the terminal (from 100 SEK/day). There is also an E-charging station (5 SEK/kWh).
The gates open 90 minutes before departure and close 20 minutes beforehand. So plan enough buffer time for check-in. For travelers from Germany, arrival via Trelleborg or Malmö and then along the Swedish east coast is recommended.