Gothenburg – Kiel
Ferries to Germany
Gothenburg – Kiel
Ferries to Germany
Stena Line provides the ferry from Gothenburg to Kiel. Gothenburg Kiel ferries cost between 266€ and 925€, 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.
The first Gothenburg Kiel ferry typically departs from Gothenburg at around 17:45. The last ferry usually departs at 18:45.
The Gothenburg Kiel ferry trip can take around 14 hours 30 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 14 hours 30 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 7 weekly sailings from Gothenburg to Kiel provided by Stena Line. Timetables can change from season to season.
Gothenburg Kiel ferry prices typically range between 266€* and 925€*. The average price is typically 482€*. The cheapest Gothenburg Kiel ferry prices start from 266€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 340€*. The average price for a car is 540€*.
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 1 April 2025.
The distance between Gothenburg to Kiel is approximately 261.2 miles (420.4km) or 227.0 nautical miles.
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.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Stena Line ferries between Gothenburg and 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 | 357 €* | |
| 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.
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.
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.
