How long is the ferry from Gothenburg to Kiel?
Crossing time, ships and how often the Kiel ferry sails.
Short answer
The Stena Line ferry from Gothenburg to Kiel takes about 14 hours, according to Stena Line's route page. Stena Line lists up to one departure a day, with Stena Germanica and Stena Scandinavica on the route. In its Kiel cruise offer, the ship leaves Kiel at 17:45 on the way home.
Why
- Stena Line lists a crossing time of about 14 hours for Gothenburg-Kiel.
- Stena Line lists up to one departure a day, with the vessels Stena Germanica and Stena Scandinavica.
- In Stena Line's Kiel cruise offer the ship casts off from Kiel at 17:45 for the return voyage.
Details
Stena Line's cruise offer lists fares from SEK 890 per adult for two people sharing a two-bed cabin without sea view, subject to availability, and these are not set for a specific date. The Swedish embassy in Germany notes that identity checks take place on ferries between Germany, Denmark and Sweden. For the passport rules, see whether you need a passport to travel from Sweden to Germany, and for the city, see Gothenburg.
Tip
Check the departure time for your date on Stena Line's site, because the route has at most one sailing a day.
What may differ
Cruise offers and ordinary tickets differ in price and conditions: the Kiel cruise fare is for two adults in a cabin and applies to new bookings only.
Common misconception
Gothenburg-Kiel is a short hop like the crossing to Frederikshavn.
What actually happens
Stena Line lists about 14 hours for Gothenburg-Kiel, compared with about 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes for Gothenburg-Frederikshavn.
People also ask
- How long does the ferry from Gothenburg to Kiel take?
- How long is the Stena Line crossing from Gothenburg to Kiel?
Sources
- Stena Line: Gothenburg-KielChecked at:
- Stena Line: Cruise to Kiel, GermanyChecked at:
- Stena Line: Gothenburg-FrederikshavnChecked at:
- Swedish Embassy in Germany: Entry and exit rulesChecked at:
Timetables and prices change, so check Stena Line before you travel.
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