You want to travel from Kiel to Gothenburg? Then the Ferry Kiel - Gothenburg offers you a fast and cheap option for your trip. The ferry takes you 7 times a week in approx. 14 hours 30 minutes from Kiel (Germany) to Gothenburg (Sweden).
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Infos zur Fährverbindung Kiel - Gothenburg
Ferry connection: | Ferry Kiel - Gothenburg |
Start port: | Kiel (Germany) |
Destination port: | Gothenburg (Sweden) |
Number of crossings: | 7 times a week |
Travel time / journey time: | approx. 14 hours 30 minutes |
Season: | All year round (January-December) |
Check-in: | until 30 minutes before departure |
Booking: | Ferry Kiel - Gothenburg book |
Fährschiffe auf dieser Route: |
Stena Line ferry Stena Germanica Stena Line ferry Stena Scandinavica |
Betreiber auf dieser Route: |
Stena Line |
Port information for your journey by ferry from Kiel to Gothenburg
Kiel
Life in the port city of Kiel is characterised by a deep connection to the Baltic Sea. Accordingly, visitors can enjoy a maritime museum and an aquarium with seals. Historic ships are also waiting to be visited in the Germania ...
Port address
Address ferry harbour Kiel | |
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Street: | Norwegenkai |
Postcode & city: | 24143 Kiel |
Country: | Germany |
GPS: | 54.3155695, 10.139435 |
Travel information
Travel by car to the Color Line Terminal at Norwegenkai Kiel
- Coming from Hamburg (south): Take the A7 highway north to the Rendsburg interchange and change there to the A210 toward Kiel. Follow the signs to the ferry port.
- From the direction of Flensburg (north): Take the A7 highway south to the Bordesholm exit and change to the A215 toward Kiel. Follow the signs to the ferry port.
- Coming from Berlin (east): Take the A24 towards Hamburg and then change to the A7 towards Flensburg. Follow the A215 to Kiel and the signs to the ferry port.
Travel by car to the DFDS terminal in the Ostuferhafen Kiel
- Coming from Hamburg (south): Take the A7 northbound, change to the A215 towards Kiel. Follow the signs to the Ostuferhafen.
- From the direction of Flensburg (north): Take the A7 southbound, change to the A215 towards Kiel. Follow the signs to the Ostuferhafen.
- Coming from Berlin (east): Take the A24 towards Hamburg, then the A7 northbound and change to the A215 towards Kiel. Follow the signs to the Ostuferhafen.
Travel by car to the Stena Line Terminal at Schwedenkai Kiel
- Coming from Hamburg (south): Take the A7 northbound and change to the A215 towards Kiel. Follow the signs to the Kiel/Schwedenkai ferry port.
- From the direction of Flensburg (north): Use the A7 southbound and change to the A215 towards Kiel. Follow the signs to the Kiel/Schwedenkai ferry port.
- Coming from Berlin (east): Take the A24 towards Hamburg and then change to the A7 northbound. At Neumünster, change to the A215 towards Kiel and follow the signs to Fährhafen/Schwedenkai.
Arrival by bus and train
- From Kiel Central Station: Take the bus to Ostuferhafen or a cab from Kiel Central Station. Schwedenkai and Norwegenkai are just a few minutes’ walk from Kiel Central Station.
- Regional and national train connections: There are regular train connections to Kiel Hauptbahnhof from various cities in Germany.
Arrival by plane
- Hamburg Airport: The nearest major airport is Hamburg. From there you can take a train or hire a car to Kiel.
- Kiel-Holtenau Airport: For regional flights. From there, it is best to take a cab or hire a car to the Ostuferhafen.
Here you will find more detailed information about the harbour, addresses of the ferry terminals, information about travelling to Kiel, as well as all Ferries to Kiel.
Gothenburg
For centuries, Sweden’s second largest city was securely guarded by Nya Elfsborg, a fortress well worth seeing. Gothenburg offers its guests a wide range of activities. The many canals, bridges and harbour are waiting to be discovered. A beautiful place ...
Port address
Address ferry harbour Gothenburg | |
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Street: | Elof Lindälvs gata 11 |
Postcode & city: | 414 55 Gothenburg |
Country: | Sweden |
GPS: | 57.6951646, 11.914445 |
Travel information
The Gothenburg ferry port is well signposted and easy to reach by all means of transport from all directions.
Arrival by car
- From Stockholm (east): Drive west on the E20 and as far as Gothenburg. The two ferry terminals in Gothenburg are very well signposted.
- From Malmö (south): Take the E6 north directly to Gothenburg. In Gothenburg, follow the signs to the ferry port.
- From Oslo (north): Drive south on the E6 to Gothenburg and follow the signs in the city to the ferry terminals.
Arrival by bus & train
Gothenburg Central Station is well connected to the Swedish rail network. From there, you can use public transport to get to the ferry port.
Arrival by plane
- Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT): There are regular bus connections from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Central Station. From there, you can take public transportation to the ferry port.
Here you will find more detailed information about the harbour, addresses of the ferry terminals, information about travelling to Gothenburg, as well as all Ferries to Gothenburg.
Itinerary & Inspirations
Itinerary of the ferry Kiel – Gothenburg
The popular route from Kiel to Gothenburg is operated by the shipping company Stena Line. Seven times a week a
ferry departs from Germany in the direction of Sweden
-duration: around 15 hours. Please note that duration and frequency may vary depending on the season.
Start in ferry port Kiel
The port of Kiel is located on the German Baltic Sea coast. It has a restaurant and a passenger lounge. Paid parking is available for both short-term and long-term parking.
Journey to the port of departure Kiel
The port of Kiel is easily accessible by car via the A7 motorway from Hamburg and Flensburg. Thanks to its central location, it is only a few minutes away from the main train or bus station, so you can get to the terminal on foot or by public transport or cab.
Kiel ferry port address:
Schwedenkai 1
24103 Kiel
Deutschland
GPS:
Aboard the Stena Line ferry to Gothenburg
Two ferries operate on the route from Kiel to Gothenburg. Stena Germanica and Stena Scandinavica allow you to travel comfortably overnight, so you can start your Swedish vacation rested and with a good breakfast in your stomach.
What you can do during the crossing
Whether it’s the sun deck, the store or the living room, on board Stena Line you’re sure to find the place that will make your crossing just to way you want it. Alternatively, you can retire to your cabin or shake a leg in the nightclub.
These offers are available on board the ferry
On your trip, a buffet restaurant offers you a selection of hot and cold dishes, desserts and drinks. You prefer à la carte dishes? Then choose a freshly prepared dish from the menu. A bar from the gastronomic offer, in appropriate weather conditions you can also have your cocktail on deck. After a good meal, a comfortable cabin awaits you – with Economy, Standard, Superior and Deluxe, there are four different cabin categories to choose from.
Arrival at Gothenburg ferry port
Gothenburg is the home port of the Stena Line shipping company, and ferries depart from two terminals for Kiel and Frederikshavn(Denmark). They have a restaurant, vending machines, free Wi-Fi, and paid short-term and long-term parking.
Your options in Gothenburg
What makes Gothenburg so charming and attractive? The unique location on the archipelago with its thousands of small and larger islands, diverse museums and a colorful offer of culture and shopping. The popular amusement park Liseberg, Gunnebo Castle or Slottskogen Park complete the diverse city program. Thanks to a large number of hotels, apartments, guesthouses and B&Bs you will find the accommodation that suits you and your budget.
Your options for onward travel from Gothenburg
When you arrive in Gothenburg, you will benefit from the central location of the port city. You can reach Malmö, Copenhagen and Oslo via the A6. Via the E4, we travel by car to the capital Stockholm, about five hours away. As a central transportation hub, there are also connections to the bus and rail network.
Gothenburg ferry port address:
Elof Lindälvs gata
414 55 Göteborg
Schweden
GPS:
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Alternative ferry connections
To travel from Kiel to Gothenburg or from Germany to Sweden, you can also use one of the following alternative ferry routes:
Route | Start country & destination country |
Number & Duration of trip |
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Ferry Kiel – Oslo | GermanyNorway | 7 times a week 20 hours |
Ferry Frederikshavn – Gothenburg | DenmarkSweden | up to 7 times a day 3 hours 30 minutes |
FAQ on the Ferry Kiel - Gothenburg
Here you will find answers to various questions about travelling from Kiel to Gothenburg.
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