Ferries to KielPort connections and services
Located in the North of Germany, the city of Kiel lies on the Baltic Sea in the homonymous fjord. Formed by a canal, the port of Kiel consists of a historic military section, a commercial port and a shipyard.
Kiel is Germany's most important passenger port. There are two ferry lines from Kiel connecting Germany to Sweden and its port of Gothenburg, and Germany to Lithuania, to the seaport of Klaipeda. There are different ferry terminals, check the right one before departure.
The ferry Kiel Gothenburg takes about 15 hours and is served at night. Stena Line operates this route all year round with daily departures. Located on the same bank as the city centre, the Stena Lines terminal has many essential facilities such as restaurants, parking spaces and vending machines. Shops are nearby. The Stena Line ferries depart from Schwedenkai terminal.
The Kiel Klaipeda ferries are operated by DFDS Seaways. Night departures are scheduled every day and the crossing time is around 8:00 pm. The DFDS terminal provides essential services and parking is available. These ferries depart from Ostuferhafen terminal.
The city centre of Kiel offers all kinds of tourist facilities such as accommodation, shops, restaurants, bars and basic amenities.
Kiel ferries About Kiel
Peaceful and green, Kiel is a great place to walk around and there is plenty of activities to do: shopping, a visit to the Maritime Museum, a journey through the 17th century at the botanical garden, a stroll along the Kiellinie, a wonderful path along the fjord surrounded by a pine forest. Discover the city’s naval history at the Laboe naval Memorial, where you can climb on top and enjoy a panoramic view of the city, and see the last remaining U-995 submarine in the world.
An unmissable event is the Kieler Woche, an annual sailing competition which attracts hundreds of visitors. Created on the initiative of naval officers and notables, it used to bring together 20 sailing ships and now hosts more than 2000 boats.
How to reach the boardings
Terminal Stena
Address: Stena Line Scandinavia AB Schwedenkai 1 24103 Kiel
GPS coordinates: 54°19'13.8''N 10°7'57.7''E
From the A7 motorway, take exit A215 for the Stena terminal in Kiel. The port is a few minutes away from the city centre and the railway station.
Terminal DFDS
Address: Ostuferhafen 15 24149 Kiel
GPS coordinates: 54°19'52.8''N 10°10'28.2''E
The terminal is located on the bank opposite the city centre, and can be reached in 15 minutes by car.
Show all the routes to/from the harbour of Kiel