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Stockholm – Helsinki

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Stockholm – Helsinki

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Ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki

The Stockholm to Helsinki ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Stockholm to Helsinki is approximately 16 hours 45 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Stockholm to Helsinki cost around $136 and $656, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Stockholm to Helsinki.

Ferry times from Stockholm to Helsinki

Stockholm Helsinki ferry sailings typycally depart from Stockholm at around 16:00. The last ferry leaves at 20:10.

How long is the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki?

The Stockholm Helsinki ferry trip can take around 16 hours 45 minutes. The fastest Stockholm to Helsinki ferry is around 16 hours. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Stockholm Helsinki Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 13 weekly sailings from Stockholm to Helsinki serviced by Viking Line & Tallink Silja Line. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Stockholm to Helsinki

Stockholm Helsinki ferry prices typically range between $136* and $656*. The average price is typically $292*. The cheapest ferries from Stockholm to Helsinki start from $136*. The average price for a foot passenger is $195*. The average price for a car is $525*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.

How far is it from Stockholm to Helsinki?

The distance between Stockholm to Helsinki is approximately 476 miles (766km) or 414 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Stockholm Helsinki ferry?

Yes, Viking Line & Tallink Silja Line allow cars on board ferries between Stockholm and Helsinki. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Stockholm and Helsinki.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Stockholm to Helsinki?

Foot passengers can travel on the Stockholm to Helsinki ferry with Viking Line & Tallink Silja Line.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki?

Pets can travel on ferries from Stockholm to Helsinki with Viking Line & Tallink Silja Line. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
 

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Stockholm Guide

Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and is spread across 14 islands in the south east of Sweden and lies at the mouth of Lake Malaren, by the Stockholm Archipelago and the Baltic Sea. There are many cultural institutions based in Stockholm and the region in general is home to three of Sweden's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These are the Drottningholm Palace, Skogskyrkogården (The Woodland Cemetery) and Birka. Stockholm was also named European Capital of Culture in 1998. With over 100 museums, Stockholm has one of the highest number of museums of any other world city. The Nationalmuseum is perhaps the most famous and contains the country's largest collection of art. It has some 16,000 paintings and 30,000 objects of art handicraft. The oldest items in the collection date back to the 16th century and has been expanded with works by artists such as Rembrandt and Antoine Watteau.

Stockholm's port is a major gateway to Sweden and is therefore an important port for both freight and passengers travelling to and from Finland, Russia and the Baltic States. The port is close to the city centre where all of the usual facilities you would expect to find in a major city are located.


Helsinki Guide

Helsinki is the capital of Finland and is located in the south of the country and lies on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. The city is quite small and therefore is just begging to be explored on foot where visitors will be impressed by the city's architecture, culture and shopping and will love exploring the city's parks, forests and coastline with its many islands. A popular attraction in the city is the National Museum of Finland which contains a large collection dating back to prehistoric times through to the present day. The museum is housed is a neomedieval castle which is a popular attraction in its own right. For visitors that enjoy history, other museums in the city include the Helsinki City Museum, which introduces visitors to the city's 500 year history, the University of Helsinki, which has a number of museums which includes the University Museum and the Natural History Museum.

There are daily ferry services to Helsinki from Estonia, Sweden and Germany. All the ferry companies offer also possibility to take a car with you. Helsinki can be reached by ferry also from Russia as well as Poland.

Stockholm to Helsinki
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2025-03-17 and 2025-03-23

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Viking Line 16:30 09:10 16 hours 40 minutes Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Tallink Silja Line 16:45 09:30 16 hours 45 minutes Everyday

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