Stockholm Helsinki Ferry

The Stockholm Helsinki ferry route connects Sweden with Finland and is currently operated by 2 ferry companies. The Viking Line service runs up to 6 times per week with a sailing duration of around 16 hours 40 minutes while the Tallink Silja Line service runs up to 7 times per week with a duration from 16 hours 45 minutes.

So that’s a combined 13 sailings on offer per week on the Stockholm Helsinki route between Sweden and Finland. Compare now and get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.

Stockholm to Helsinki Ferry Alternatives

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Sweden to Finland page.

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How long is the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Stockholm to Helsinki is approximately 16h 42m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki?

The average price of a ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki is approximately 228 €. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Stockholm to Helsinki?

There are currently 2 popular ferry operators travelling from Stockholm to Helsinki. The following operators that provide this service are

Viking Line
Tallink Silja Line

How can I book ferry tickets from Stockholm to Helsinki?

Ferries from Stockholm to Helsinki are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Stockholm to Helsinki with

Viking Line
Tallink Silja Line

Can you take your car on the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Stockholm to Helsinki with the following operators

Viking Line
Tallink Silja Line

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki?

Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard this ferry service. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation to take your furry companion with you. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries

Viking Line
Tallink Silja Line

How far is Helsinki from Stockholm?

Stockholm to Helsinki is approximately 413 nautical miles distance apart.

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.