The third largest city in Lithuania and its largest seaport, Klaipeda is located in the place where the Baltic Sea forms the Curonian Lagoon. Ferry crossings are considered to be one of the most convenient means of transportation from Lithuania to other European countries, thanks to which hundreds of passengers, together with private vehicles, quickly and conveniently cross the borders of neighboring countries. The sea ferry from Klaipeda allows you to reach Sweden and Germany.
Convenient and reliable
The advantages of ferry crossings, their users refer, first of all, to reliability. Other reasons for buying a ferry ticket:
- By crossing the territory of a third country by ferry in transit, passengers avoid the border formalities that fall to the lot of those who travel by land.
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Depending on the chosen class of the cabin, the journey can turn from just a comfortable trip into a real sea cruise of the highest class.
- The car, if necessary, travels safely and inexpensively together with the owner and passengers. Upon arrival at the destination, tourists can continue their journey on it without the need for additional costs for taxis or public transport.
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Any category of passengers on modern ferries will feel comfortable. Special facilities on board are provided for disabled people or people with disabilities.
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Duty Free shops on board the ferry allow you to purchase alcoholic beverages, clothing and accessories created by designers from all over the world, perfumes and other goods at low prices.
Where can you get by ferry from Klaipeda?
The Lithuanian port is connected by ferry to two European cities - Swedish Karlshamn and German Kiel.
Karlshamn is located at the confluence of the Mieon River into the Baltic Sea and is one of the largest ports in the kingdom. From the city you can get anywhere in the country by land or air. The ferry service from Klaipeda to Sweden is carried out by the vessels of the Danish company DFDS Seaways. The company was founded in 1866 and is listed among the largest ferry carriers in the Old World. The time spent on the way of the ferry from Klaipeda to Karlshamn is 13 hours. Ticket price - from 4000 rubles, depending on the selected class of passenger seat. Details of the schedule, ticket prices, descriptions of the cabins, preparation for the trip and recommendations for passengers are easy to find on the official website of the company - www.ferry.dfdsseaways.com.
It is also easy to get from Lithuania to Germany by sea. The ferry departs from Klaipeda to Kiel in the evenings at 21.00 and arrives at the destination in 20 hours. The route is served by ships of the same DFDS Seaways. The cost of a one-way trip for a passenger without a vehicle is from 4,500 rubles, depending on the seat chosen.
The ferries of the company have a restaurant on board, where passengers can be fed.
All prices in the material are approximate and given as of July 2016.
