Port of Kiel
Ferry port for Kiel, Germany
Kiel has three ferry terminals on the Kiel Fjord: Schwedenkai in the city centre (Stena Line to Gothenburg), Norwegenkai across the Hörn bridge (Color Line to Oslo) and the Ostuferhafen on the east bank (DFDS to Klaipėda).
Ferries from Port of Kiel
3 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg | 14h 30m | Stena Line | Cars & foot |
| Klaipėda | About 20 – 21 hours | DFDS | Vehicles |
| Oslo | 19h – 20h (overnight) 🌙 | Color Line | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Port of Kiel
- Kiel → Klaipėda
Six overnight departures a week in each direction
Source: DFDS Kiel–Klaipėda route page, checked 2026-09-29
Ferry Operators at Port of Kiel
Passenger terminal: Schwedenkai: Kaistraße, 24103 Kiel; Norwegenkai: Zur Fähre, 24143 Kiel; Ostuferhafen: Grenzstraße, 24149 Kiel
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Schwedenkai is about 10 minutes’ walk from Kiel main station and the city centre
Norwegenkai is a few minutes’ walk from the station via the Hörnbrücke pedestrian bridge
For the Ostuferhafen, take bus 11 or X60 from the main station towards Dietrichsdorf to the Grenzstraße stop
Sources: portofkiel.com · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Nearby Ferry Ports
Ferry Routes from Port of Kiel
Kiel → Gothenburg
Crossing: 14h 30m · Stena Line
Kiel → Oslo
Crossing: 19h – 20h (overnight) · Color Line
Kiel → Klaipėda
Crossing: About 20 – 21 hours · DFDS
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Port of Kiel.