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Kiel to Klaipėda Ferry

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Overnight crossing 6 departures weekly Cabin included Cars & pets
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Kiel to Klaipėda: an overnight Baltic link to Lithuania

DFDS operates the Kiel–Klaipėda route as an overnight passenger and vehicle crossing between northern Germany and Lithuania. Current operator information advertises six departures per week in each direction.

A cabin forms an important part of the product: DFDS currently prices the route with passenger transport and an en-suite cabin included. The crossing is especially useful for self-drive travel because it avoids a long overland journey around the southern Baltic.

Kiel and Klaipėda are in the Schengen area, but international travel still requires valid identification and accurate passenger details. Check the current timetable because weather, port operations and vessel allocation can alter departure and arrival times.

Timetables can change between seasons and weekdays. Check the live result for the exact sailing date, vessel and check-in requirement before arranging tightly timed onward plans.

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.

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Ferry operator from Kiel to Klaipėda

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Departure and arrival ports

Kiel and Klaipėda ferry ports

Follow the terminal and check-in instructions on your booking confirmation. Port arrangements can vary by operator, vessel and departure.

Kiel ferry terminal in northern Germany
Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Kiel Ferry Port

Kiel is a major Baltic ferry gateway with road and rail links across northern Germany. Confirm the DFDS terminal before travel and allow time for international vehicle check-in.

  • Major Baltic passenger port
  • Good motorway links toward Hamburg
  • International vehicle check-in
Klaipėda ferry terminal in Lithuania
Klaipėda, Lithuania

Klaipėda Ferry Port

Klaipėda is Lithuania’s principal seaport and a useful gateway for driving through Lithuania, Latvia and the wider Baltic region. Check the exact DFDS terminal and onward road route before arrival.

  • Lithuania’s main ferry gateway
  • Road access toward Kaunas and Vilnius
  • Useful for Baltic self-drive travel
Travel information

Carry valid travel documents for the Germany–Lithuania journey

Germany and Lithuania are both Schengen countries, but passengers still need valid identification and must comply with the operator’s check-in and vehicle requirements.

Identification

Carry a valid passport or national identity card appropriate to your nationality and journey.

Vehicle documentation

Bring registration, insurance and any authorisation required for the vehicle you are driving.

Pets and assistance

Reserve pets or accessibility assistance in advance and carry the required animal or medical documentation.

Klaipėda ferry port and Baltic waterfront
After arriving

Use Klaipėda as a gateway to Lithuania and the Baltics

From Klaipėda, road travellers can head inland toward Kaunas and Vilnius or continue north toward Latvia. The Curonian Spit and Lithuania’s Baltic coast are also close to the city.

Klaipėda Old TownCuronian SpitKaunasVilniusLatvia

Allow time for vehicle unloading and port exit before a long onward drive, particularly after an overnight sailing.

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Common planning questions

Kiel to Klaipėda ferry FAQs

How often does the Kiel to Klaipėda ferry run?

DFDS currently advertises six departures per week on the Kiel–Klaipėda route.

Is Kiel to Klaipėda an overnight ferry?

Yes. DFDS describes it as an overnight Baltic crossing between Germany and Lithuania.

Which company operates Kiel to Klaipėda?

DFDS is the current passenger-ferry operator on the route.

Is a cabin included on Kiel to Klaipėda?

DFDS currently advertises passenger fares that include transport and an en-suite cabin. Check the available cabin categories for your sailing.

Can I take a car to Lithuania from Kiel?

Yes. The route is designed for self-drive travel and accepts vehicles subject to deck availability and correct booking details.

Can pets travel on the DFDS Kiel–Klaipėda ferry?

Yes. DFDS advertises pet-friendly travel, but the correct pet accommodation must be selected when booking.

Which ships operate Kiel–Klaipėda?

DFDS currently identifies Regina Seaways and Aura Seaways on the Klaipėda–Kiel route, although vessel allocation can change.

Do I need a passport for Germany to Lithuania?

Carry a valid passport or national identity card appropriate to your nationality. Both countries are in Schengen, but identification is still required for ferry travel.

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