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How does the Color Line ferry from Oslo to Kiel work?

Daily overnight sailings, ships, terminals and check-in.

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Short answer

Color Line sails between Oslo and Kiel every day, leaving both cities at 14:00 and arriving at 10:00 the next morning after a night on board. The ships are Color Fantasy and Color Magic, which also carry cars. Check in at least 60 minutes before departure without a vehicle and 120 minutes with one.

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Why

  1. Color Line states daily departures at 14:00 from both Kiel and Oslo, with arrival at 10:00 the next morning.
  2. Color Fantasy has room for 750 cars and Color Magic for 550, according to Color Line.
  3. In Oslo the ships leave from the Color Line terminal at Filipstadveien 25, and in Kiel from Norwegenkai in Kiel-Garden.

Details

At check-in you need valid ID and your booking number, and Color Line recommends bringing a passport. Children under 16 cannot travel alone, and the age limit for the two-day cruise is 20. Pets can come on one-way and return trips but not on the two-day cruise. The Oslo terminal has parking, luggage storage and a café, according to Visit Oslo.

Tip

If you travel with a car, book the outbound and return trips together: Color Line gives at least 10 percent off vehicles on the return trip all year.

What may differ

The two-day cruise from Oslo has a higher age limit and does not allow pets, so the rules depend on the type of ticket.

People also ask

  • When does Color Line leave Oslo for Kiel?
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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables and rules can change, so check Color Line before you travel.

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