Gothenburg – Kiel

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Gothenburg – Kiel

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Ferry from Gothenburg to Kiel

Stena Line provides the ferry from Gothenburg to Kiel. Gothenburg Kiel ferries cost between £223 and £774, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Gothenburg Kiel ferries.

Gothenburg Kiel Ferry Times

The first Gothenburg Kiel ferry typically departs from Gothenburg at around 17:45. The last ferry usually departs at 18:45.

How long is the ferry from Gothenburg to Kiel?

The Gothenburg Kiel ferry trip can take around 14 hours 30 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 14 hours 30 minutes with Stena Line. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Gothenburg Kiel Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 7 weekly sailings from Gothenburg to Kiel provided by Stena Line. Timetables can change from season to season.

Gothenburg Kiel Ferry Prices

Gothenburg Kiel ferry prices typically range between £223* and £774*. The average price is typically £404*. The cheapest Gothenburg Kiel ferry prices start from £223*. The average price for a foot passenger is £285*. The average price for a car is £452*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.

How far is it from Gothenburg to Kiel?

The distance between Gothenburg to Kiel is approximately 261.2 miles (420.4km) or 227 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Gothenburg Kiel ferry?

Yes, Stena Line ferries allow cars on board ferries between Gothenburg and Kiel. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Gothenburg and Kiel.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Gothenburg to Kiel?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Stena Line ferries between Gothenburg and Kiel.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Gothenburg to Kiel?

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Gothenburg to Kiel with Stena Line. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

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Gothenburg - Kiel Route summary
Departure Country Sweden
Destination Country Germany
No. of Operators 1
Operators Stena Line
Average Price £297*
Average Weekly Sailings 6
Average Sailing Duration 14h 48m
Fastest Sailing Duration 14h 30m
First Ferry 17:45
Last Ferry 18:45
Distance 226 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

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Gothenburg Guide

The Swedish city of Gothenburg is located on the west coast of Sweden and lies around midway between the cities of Copenhagen in Denmark and the Norwegian city of Oslo. The city's strategic location at the mouth of the River Gota Alv, which then flows into Kattegatt, part of the North Sea, has been instrumental in its development as a trading city. The city's rich industrial and cultural heritage is well known and is home to some of the largest events in Scandinavia. The International Film Festival has been held in Gothenburg every year since 1979 and so too has the Way Out West and Metaltown music festivals. Gothenburg is also the home city of Volvo, the car maker, that was founded in 1927. Additionally, Gothenburg is also home to the University of Gothenburg and the Chalmers University of Technology.

Gothenburg's port, the largest of its kind in the Nordic countries, has ferry services departing from it towards Frederikshavn in Denmark, Kristiansand in Norway, Kiel in Germany and Newcastle in the UK. When arriving by boat, visitors will see the spectacular waterfront before them and will enjoy the convenience of disembarking in the city centre.


Kiel Guide

The city of Kiel is located in the north of Germany and lies on the Baltic Sea coast, to the south east of the Jutland Peninsular. Situated around 90 km to the north of the city of Hamburg, Kiel is a major maritime hub in Germany and has been one of the traditional homes of the German Navy's Baltic Sea Fleet. The city is also a major centre of high tech shipbuilding and an important transport hub as a result of its location on the Kiel Fjord and the busiest waterway in the world, the Kiel Canal.

Visitors to Kiel will find a number of interesting museums that focus on topics such as zoological, geological, historical, fine art, industrial and the military. Notable is the Stadt- und Schifffahrtsmuseum Warleberger Hof (City and Maritime Museum), which belongs to the association museen am meer.

A number of passenger ferries to Sweden, Norway, Russia, and other countries operate from the city's harbour. Today, Kiel harbour is an important port of call for cruise ships touring the Baltic Sea.

Gothenburg to Kiel
Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 31/03/2025 and 06/04/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Stena Line 17:45 09:15 15 hours 30 minutes Mon, Sun
Stena Line 18:45 09:15 14 hours 30 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

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