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How to get from Gothenburg to Kiel by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Gothenburg to Kiel ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Gothenburg to Kiel is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Gothenburg to Kiel can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Gothenburg to Kiel ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Stena Line. This way you can find the best deal on a Gothenburg Kiel ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Stena Line ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Gothenburg to Kiel simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Gothenburg to Kiel Ferry Information

Port of departure
Gothenburg
Sweden
Port of Arrival
Kiel
Germany
Schleswig-Holstein
Distance
244 mi
Ferry Companies
Stena Line
Frequency of crossings
7 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
14 hours 30 min
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Ferry Gothenburg Kiel: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Gothenburg to Kiel, you'll find tickets range from £109 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £521 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Gothenburg to Kiel route is £244. The average ferry crossing time from Gothenburg to Kiel is 14 hours 52 min. The slowest ferries will take 15 hours 30 min to reach Kiel, while the fastest boats will arrive in Kiel in 14 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Gothenburg at 17:45. The last boat to Kiel leaves the port of Gothenburg at 18:45.

Average price of a Gothenburg to Kiel ferry crossing
£244
Price range of ferries Gothenburg Kiel (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£109 - £521
Average crossing time Gothenburg Kiel
14 hours 52 min
Departure time of first ferry to Kiel
17:45
Time last ferry leaves for Kiel
18:45
Arrival time of first ferry to Kiel
08:15
Arrival time of last ferry to Kiel
09:15

Which companies operate between Gothenburg and Kiel?

If you want to travel between Gothenburg and Kiel by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Stena Line who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Stena Line Gothenburg Kiel
Stena Line
Stena Line is a Swedish-based ferry company offering passenger and vehicle services between ports in Western Europe, including between the ports of Harwich in the UK and Hook of Holland in the Netherlands, between Hull and Rotterdam and between Liverpool and Belfast in Northern Ireland. On Vivanoda, you can compare Gothenburg-Kiel fares and book a Stena Line ticket between Gothenburg and Kiel. Stena Line operates 7 crossings a week to Kiel from Gothenburg and the journey time is 14 hours 30 min. More information about Stena Line
14 hours 30 min
7 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Gothenburg? Where do the boats arrive in Kiel?

Port of departure in Gothenburg

Stena Line ferries depart for Kiel from the following ports in Gothenburg:

Gothenburg Elof Lindälvs Gata
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Gothenburg Masthuggskajen
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Port of arrival in Kiel

Stena Line ships arrive in Kiel from the following ports:

Kiel Ostseekai Terminal
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Gothenburg to Kiel, it will take you at least 14 hours 30 min to cover the 244 mi between Gothenburg and Kiel.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Gothenburg and Kiel in winter) and the ferry company (Stena Line). There are currently 7 crossings a week between Gothenburg and Kiel.

There are 1 ferry companies operating between Gothenburg and Kiel: Stena Line.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Stena Line.

To go by boat from Gothenburg to Kiel, you can find prices ranging from £109 for the lowest, to £521 for the highest. The average price we observed was £244.

The first ferry leaves Gothenburg at 17:45 for Kiel.

The last ferry to Kiel usually departs from Gothenburg at 18:45.

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