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Gothenburg to Kiel ferries

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Trip Overview

The ferry between Gothenburg and Kiel takes 15h 30m. There is at least one ferry per day from Gothenburg to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 30m
Duration
438 km
Distance
€160
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Gothenburg to Kiel ferry times

Ferries run once daily between Gothenburg and Kiel. The service departs Gothenburg at 5:45 PM in the evening, which arrives into Kiel at 09:15:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 15h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gothenburg to Kiel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 437.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 30m

What companies run services between Gothenburg, Sweden and Kiel, Germany?

Stena Line operates a ferry from Goteborg Majnabbe Terminal to Kiel Schwedenkai twice daily. Tickets cost €130–200 and the journey takes 15h 30m.

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