Compare Kiel to Gothenburg ferry tickets with Stena Line for a comfortable 14-hour overnight crossing linking northern Germany directly with Sweden’s west coast.
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Kiel–Gothenburg is Stena Line’s direct overnight connection between Germany and Sweden. The operator currently publishes a 14-hour crossing aboard Stena Germanica or Stena Scandinavica.
The route works well for both motorists and foot passengers. A cabin turns the crossing into an overnight rest, while the ship’s restaurants, shop and public areas make the journey part of the trip.
Gothenburg’s west-coast location is especially useful for onward travel towards Oslo, western Sweden and the E6 corridor.
If you are connecting to accommodation, another ferry or ground transport, leave a sensible margin after the scheduled arrival. Weather, port traffic and boarding operations can occasionally affect the final timing.
Even on Kiel to Gothenburg, fares and vessel assignments can vary by departure, so compare the live options rather than relying only on a typical journey time.
Compare crossing time, onboard facilities, passenger rules and fare flexibility before booking.
Stena LineCrossing time: About 14 hours
Stena Line operates Kiel–Gothenburg with Stena Germanica and Stena Scandinavica, offering an overnight crossing designed around cabins and onboard comfort.
Use the operator confirmation for the correct check-in area, terminal instructions and arrival deadline. Port procedures can vary by passenger type and sailing.
Stena Line’s Schwedenkai terminal is close to central Kiel and the railway station, making this one of the easier long-distance ferry terminals to reach without a car.
Stena Line has separate terminals in Gothenburg for the Kiel and Frederikshavn routes. The Germany terminal is on the south side of the river and connects quickly with the city road network.
This route is designed around an overnight journey, making cabin choice and onboard dining more important than on short shuttle crossings.
A private cabin provides a proper night’s rest before arrival in Sweden.
Choose from onboard dining and drinks during the evening crossing.
The onboard shop offers travel essentials, gifts and other products.
Cars, motorcycles and leisure vehicles can be booked, subject to space and dimensions.
The assigned vessel can change. Treat the live booking result and operator information as definitive for facilities, accessibility, seating, accommodation and pet arrangements.
Carry accepted passenger identification and normal vehicle documents. Even within Schengen, ferry operators can require ID checks and terminal procedures must be followed.
Carry a valid passport or accepted national identity document.
Bring registration and insurance documents and book the correct vehicle category.
Stena Line has more than one Gothenburg terminal; use the Germany/Kiel terminal information shown on your booking.
Gothenburg is Sweden’s second-largest city and a major transport hub. The E6 runs north towards Oslo and south towards Malmö, while routes inland lead towards Jönköping and Stockholm.
The city is also a ferry hub in its own right, with Stena Line’s Frederikshavn service providing a direct connection to Denmark.
Compare Ferry RoutesThe shortest sea crossing is not always the best overall journey. Compare departure port, sailing length, operator and onward travel after arrival.
Stena Line currently publishes a crossing time of 14 hours.
Stena Line operates the direct route with Stena Germanica and Stena Scandinavica.
Yes. The route is primarily an overnight crossing and cabins are a key part of the journey.
Yes. Stena Line accepts foot passengers on the route, subject to current booking availability.
Yes. Vehicles can be booked subject to category, dimensions and space.
The Stena Line terminal is at Schwedenkai, close to central Kiel and the railway station.
Use Stena Line’s Germany/Kiel terminal rather than the separate Denmark terminal.
Carry a valid passport or accepted national identity document and follow Stena Line’s identification rules.
Compare current sailings, passenger fares, vehicle prices and accommodation, then choose the crossing that works best for your journey.
14-hour crossing
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