Kiel - Klaipeda
Ferries from Kiel to Klaipeda
Our route across the Baltic sea, between Klaipeda in Lithuania to Kiel in Germany is the perfect link between Baltics and Western Europe.
Take your own vehicle and explore either side of the continent.
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6 departures per week
No baggage restrictions
Perfect for access to Eastern Europe
Excellent onboard facilities
Pet friendly
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All times shown are in local time.
Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.
Eastern Europe at your fingertips
Head to eastern Europe from Germany on an overnight ferry crossing from Kiel to Klaipeda. Explore the charming port town of Klaipeda and its 18th century architecture before venturing on. Famous for its natural landscapes, follow the Lithuanian coastline to the turquoise waters of the Curonian Spit or travel inland to rural, rolling landscapes, dotted with thatch-roofed cottages and farmlands.
Alternatively, you can travel into Estonia, Latvia, Poland and beyond.
Onboard Experience
Sleeping
Depending on your travel needs, you can choose spacious and comfortable Commodore cabins or smaller and economical cabins.
Restaurants
There are two restaurants onboard the ferry between Klaipeda-Kiel, both offering you local delicacies, quick snacks and much more.
Bars
Enjoy every moment in our bars with breath-taking views, tasty drinks, and snacks — where time slips away, leaving only great memories.
Pirate‘s Island
Bring your kids to our play room and they can have fun whilst on the journey to Germany.
Shopping
Travel to Germany and enjoy shopping onboard.
Ship Overview
Find out about the vessels that operate on Klaipeda-Kiel route.
Travel Guides
Lithuania
The hidden gem of the Baltic countries, Lithuania is a heady cocktail of both stunning natural beauty and wonderful man-made architecture.
The Baltics
Harbour towns, picturesque villages, magnificent scenery and cultural heritage awaits in the three Baltic countries of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia.
Ferries to the Baltics
Travelling by ferry is a great way to relax and unwind for your holiday ahead.
Our ferry routes across the Baltic Sea include a crossing from Sweden to Lithuania (Karlshamn-Klaipeda), Sweden to Estonia (Kapellskär-Paldiski) and also a route linking northern Germany with Lithuania (Kiel-Klaipeda).
Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator
We are also proud to announce that we have been nominated as Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2025 and this amazing journey continues, first and foremost, thanks to you.
To our loyal passengers who put their trust in us, our valued partners and our hard-working colleagues: this nomination is also yours. You are the heart of DFDS and today, we’d like to say THANK YOU.
Let's continue to create beautiful memories and cross the finish line together.