Frequently asked questions

The only direct ferry from Germany to Lithuania runs from Kiel: DFDS operates the Kiel - Klaipėda route six times a week overnight. TT-Line connects Klaipėda directly with Travemünde and Rostock. On top of that there are the shorter crossings from Karlshamn and Trelleborg in Sweden, which can be combined with the TT-Line ferries from Germany.

On the German side the ferries depart from Kiel (Ostuferhafen), Travemünde and Rostock. From Sweden they leave from Karlshamn and Trelleborg. The destination port is always Klaipėda, Lithuania's only ferry port and the gateway to the Curonian Spit.

The direct Kiel - Klaipėda ferry with DFDS is an overnight crossing of around 21 hours. The direct TT-Line connection from Travemünde takes about 25 hours overnight, and from Rostock a similar time. The routes from Sweden are shorter at sea, but you need to add the journey through Denmark and Sweden. The exact times for your date are shown in the timetable.

All departures with date, operator and arrival time are listed in the timetable. The direct Kiel - Klaipėda ferry runs six times a week, so almost daily; the direct TT-Line connections from Travemünde and Rostock run less often, on fixed days of the week.

As early as possible. In the peak season from June to August, cabins and vehicle spaces are the first to sell out, so it's worth booking several months ahead. Outside summer the ships are less full and fares are lower. The price for your date, vehicle and cabin is shown in the booking window.

On board the DFDS ferry Kiel - Klaipėda, euros in cash and the usual credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are accepted. In the restaurants, bars and shops you pay conveniently by card. It never hurts to have a little cash for small purchases.

For the overnight crossings to Lithuania, a cabin is the practical choice. On the roughly 21-hour Kiel - Klaipėda sailing you sleep on board; DFDS offers standard and Commodore cabins, while TT-Line offers inside, outside and family cabins depending on the ship. In the peak season cabins sell out early, so book yours in good time.

Yes. All ferries to Lithuania carry vehicles, from cars to motorhomes to a car with trailer. The price depends on length and height, so you enter the dimensions when booking; one vehicle is recorded per booking. Everything about dimensions, the cabin requirement and check-in is in the guide Taking a motorhome to Lithuania.

No. On the overnight crossings to Lithuania the vehicle deck stays closed for safety reasons for the whole sailing. Take everything you need on the journey with you into the cabin before boarding: ID and booking confirmation, toiletries and a change of clothes, chargers, medication and valuables.

A valid national ID card or passport for everyone travelling, including children, plus the booking confirmation. For the vehicle, carry the vehicle registration document. On the Kiel - Klaipėda route, check-in opens six hours before departure and closes 90 minutes before.

Yes. DFDS offers dedicated pet-friendly cabins on Kiel - Klaipėda, and TT-Line also offers pet cabins depending on the ship, plus designated exercise areas on the outer decks. The vehicle deck is closed during the crossing, so your dog travels in the cabin or a kennel. Full details are in the guide Travelling to Lithuania with a dog.

To enter from Germany, an EU pet passport with a microchip to ISO standard 11784/11785 and a valid rabies vaccination is enough. The chip must have been implanted before or at the same time as the vaccination, and after the first vaccination a waiting period of 21 days applies. Lithuania does not require tapeworm treatment. More on this in the guide Travelling to Lithuania with a dog.