Ferry from Klaipėda to Kiel

When planning your trip on the Klaipėda - Kiel ferry, you can take advantage of the fixed discounts available to specific passenger categories. Typically, you can expect lower ferry ticket prices for children under 16, while infants and toddlers up to 3 years old travel for free.

DFDS operates the Kiel - Klaipėda route with conventional cruise ferries are designed for long-haul travel and feature a range of modern amenities and services. On most ferries, you can expect:

• Air-conditioned lounges and outer decks, where you can enjoy the sea view
• Restaurants, cafés and bars with snacks and meals (including vegetarian and child-friendly options)
• Shops and kiosks with everything from the essentials, gifts and last-minute purchases
• Playrooms for children with games and drawing desks
• Wi-Fi hotspot with a variety of data packages to stay connected during the trip

Accessibility

The Klaipėda - Kiel ferries are generally accessible to passengers with disabilities, featuring ramps and elevators between decks, adapted amenities in public areas and wheelchair accessible cabins.

Boarding assistance is typically available upon request and prior notification to the ferry company before your journey.

Important: accessibility features vary from vessel to vessel, so it is recommended to contact the ferry company at the time of booking for further details.

Cabins and accommodation

Are there cabins on the ferry?

Yes, when traveling from Klaipėda to Kiel by ferry, you can book a cabin for up to 4 passengers. Typically, you can choose between:

• Standard inside cabins
• Outside cabins with a sea view
• Luxury cabins & suites with double bed, seating area, TV, breakfast and sea view
• Accessible cabins for travelers with disabilities
• Pet-friendly cabins

All cabins have air-conditioning, closet, and ensuite bathroom.

Cabin prices start from €96 for a private cabin or €53 for a bed in a shared cabin.

Can I book business-class seats?

No, DFDS does not offer a VIP or business-class seating option on its Klaipėda - Kiel ferries. For more comfort, you can book a deluxe cabin or suite, which typically have extra amenities and perks, such as double beds, a seating area, breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi access and more.

Luggage

When traveling with DFDS, you can bring up to 50 kg of luggage on board, free of charge.

Pet travel

You can generally bring your pet on Klaipėda - Kiel ferries, provided you include it in your reservation when booking your tickets.

Make sure you bring along your pet’s health and travel documents, including passport, microchip ID and valid rabies vaccination, as well as tickets and pet supplies you may need for the trip.

Where do pets stay on the ferry?

On DFDS ferries, your pet can stay in onboard kennels, or you can book a pet-friendly cabin.

The ferries have designated walking areas, however pets are generally not allowed in standard cabins, lounges or restaurants. During the trip, smaller pets must be kept in their carrier, while larger pets must wear a muzzle and leash.

Here are some useful tips for your ferry trip from Klaipėda to Kiel:

• The port of Klaipėda can get busy, so it’s recommended to arrive at least 45 min to 1 hr ahead of departure. If you are traveling with a vehicle, it’s best to be there 1.5-2 hr in advance.
• The Baltic Sea can get a bit choppy, so if you are sensitive to the waves, consider taking seasickness medication for the trip. As always, you can discuss your options with your pharmacist or doctor.
• When planning your trip, keep in mind that there is a 1-hr time difference between Lithuania and Germany.
• If you are heading to Germany on a short trip, book your return ticket to Lithuania on the Kiel - Klaipėda ferry in advance, especially if you are traveling with a vehicle.
• From Klaipėda, you can also travel by ferry to Karlshamn and Trelleborg in Sweden. For all your travel options, check the Klaipėda ferry schedules and then plan your trip on our Map of ferries in just a few clicks!

Where to take the ferry from Klaipėda to Kiel

Ferries to to Kiel normally depart from the the Klaipėda Central Terminal (CKT), in the southwestern part of Klaipėda. The ferry terminal is about 3 km from downtown Klaipėda and about 35 km from Palanga International Airport (PLQ).

Inside the terminal building, you will find essential amenities, including ticket offices, restrooms, luggage lockers, a baby changing room, and a small terminal shop. Short-term and long-term paid parking spaces are available on-site.

How to get to the port of Klaipėda

• By car: from Vilnius, take the A1 highway (E85) to Klaipėda and then follow Baltijos Avenue directly into the port.
• By bus: from Klaipėda train station, you can reach the port area by local buses, including lines 3 and 8, in around 30-40 min.
• By taxi: a taxi ride from city center, train station or bus station, usually takes around 10-15 min.

Where does the ferry arrive in Kiel?

Ferries from Klaipėda normally dock at the Ostuferhafen Terminal, the largest freight and passenger logistics area of the port of Kiel, in northern Germany. The terminal is on the eastern bank of the Kiel Fjord, about 6 km from Kiel’s city center and the Central Railway Station (Kiel Hauptbahnhof).

At the port, you will find basic passenger amenities, including waiting areas, ticket offices and check-in counters.