The cheapest and fastest ferries from Kiel to Copenhagen
Cheapest price
€39
Average price
€94
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 48 m
Ferries per day
6
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Kiel to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kiel to Copenhagen will cost around €94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
Of the 6 ferries that leave Kiel for Copenhagen on Wed, Nov 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct ferries cover the 216 km distance in an average of 8 h 48 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest ferries will take 9 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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TOM SAWYER
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FINNPARTNERTravel Information
Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Kiel to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €157.
Distance: 116 nautical miles (216 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|---|
€77 Average price | €73 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €326 Average price |
10h 0m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Kiel to Copenhagen Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator TT-Line | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator TT-Line | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 8h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator TT-Line | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator TT-Line | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator TT-Line | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator TT-Line | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 10h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator TT-Line | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 11h00 | Sailing Days Mon |
Live departures
Kiel to Copenhagen ferry times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NILS HOLGERSSON | 9:00 PM Port of Travemünde | 9h30 | 6:30 AM Port of Trelleborg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
FINNFELLOW | 2:00 AM Port of Travemünde | 8h45 | 10:45 AM Malmö Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
PETER PAN | 8:30 AM Port of Travemünde | 10h00 | 6:30 PM Port of Trelleborg | 0 transfersDirect | |
FINNSWAN | 9:00 AM Port of Travemünde | 9h15 | 6:15 PM Malmö Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
TOM SAWYER | 2:30 PM Port of Travemünde | 7h30 | 10:00 PM Port of Trelleborg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Kiel to Copenhagen


Distance 116 nautical miles (216 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 26 |
Fastest ferry 7h 0m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: FINNLINES, TT-Line from Kiel to CopenhagenYou can travel by ferry between Kiel to Copenhagen with FINNLINES, TT-Line for as low as €23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Kiel to Copenhagen

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Kiel (Ostuferhafen), which is located around 5.5 miles (8.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Copenhagen (DFDS) Ferry Terminal, located 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre.
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