Kiel – Gothenburg
Ferries to Sweden
Kiel – Gothenburg
Ferries to Sweden
Stena Line provides the ferry from Kiel to Gothenburg. Kiel Gothenburg ferries cost between 290€ and 1140€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Kiel Gothenburg ferries.
The first Kiel Gothenburg ferry typically departs from Kiel at around 17:45. The last ferry usually departs at 18:45.
The Kiel Gothenburg 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 Kiel to Gothenburg provided by Stena Line. Timetables can change from season to season.
Kiel Gothenburg ferry prices typically range between 290€* and 1140€*. The average price is typically 586€*. The cheapest Kiel Gothenburg ferry prices start from 290€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 391€*. The average price for a car is 672€*.
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 May 2025.
The distance between Kiel to Gothenburg is approximately 261.2 miles (420.4km) or 227.0 nautical miles.
Yes, Stena Line ferries allow cars on board ferries between Kiel and Gothenburg. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Kiel and Gothenburg.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Stena Line ferries between Kiel and Gothenburg.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Kiel to Gothenburg 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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| Kiel - Gothenburg Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Germany | |
| Destination Country | Sweden | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Stena Line | |
| Average Price | 478 €* | |
| 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 city of Kiel is the capital and most populous city in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein, and is around 90 km to the north of Hamburg. The city's port has become an important port for both commercial and pleasure vessels almost certainly because of its location on the south western shore of the Baltic Sea and to the south east of the Jutland Peninsula in Denmark. Kiel Week, which the city hosts annually, is known the world over and comprises of a number of international regattas. The city was also the host to the sailing events at the 1936 and 1972 Summer Olympics.
The 13th century St Nicholas' Church (Nikolaikirch) is the oldest building in the city which has a sculpture by Ernst Barlach in front of it. The city, which has a number of parks and lakes for visitors to enjoy, especially if they are seeking some peace and tranquillity, is the main shopping destination for the region. Holstenstrabe in the city is one of the longest shopping streets in Germany.
Kiel's busy port has around 50 crossings per week to destinations in Sweden, Denmark and Lithuania. The port has three passenger terminals with a good level of facilities including a number of shops and places to eat.
Gothenburg is Sweden's second largest city and is located on the west coast of the country, with an amazing archipelago that is only 30 minutes by tram from the city centre. The city is home to a number of festivals and concerts during the summer months and include the Way Out West festival, Metaldown and Summerburst Electronic Dance Festival. For visitors that prefer smaller venues there are a host of bars and clubs in the city that host many events and DJ performances.
For lovers of the great outdoors, Gothenburg's islands make up one of the most beautiful archipelagos in Europe and is made up of around 10,000 granite islets.
Shipping and commerce has always played an important role in Gothenburg's economy due in large part to its strategic location. The city's port is the largest harbour in Scandinavia are there are daily ferry services to Kiel in Germany and Frederikshavn in Denmark. When arriving in Gothenburg by ferry, passengers should take the time to admire the archipelago and enjoy the fact that the port is only a short walk from the city centre.
