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How to get from Stockholm to Helsinki by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Stockholm to Helsinki ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Stockholm to Helsinki can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Stockholm to Helsinki ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Eckerö Line, St. Peter Line, Viking Line, Tallink or Silja Line. This way you can find the best price for a Stockholm Helsinki ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most St. Peter Line, Tallink, Viking Line or Silja Line ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Stockholm to Helsinki simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Stockholm to Helsinki Ferry Information

Port of departure
Stockholm
Sweden
Port of arrival
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
246 mi
Ferry Companies
Eckerö Line, St. Peter Line, Viking Line, Tallink, Silja Line
Frequency of crossings
2 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
16 hrs. 20 min
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Ferry Stockholm Helsinki: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki, you'll find tickets ranging from $79 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $394 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Stockholm-Helsinki route is $160. The average ferry crossing time from Stockholm to Helsinki is 16 hrs. 40 min. The slowest ferries will take 16 hrs. 45 min to reach Helsinki, while the fastest boats will reach Helsinki in 16 hrs. 15 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Stockholm at 16:00. The last ferry to Helsinki leaves Stockholm at 16:45.

Average price of a Stockholm Helsinki ferry crossing
$160
Price range for Stockholm Helsinki ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$79 - $394
Average crossing time Stockholm Helsinki
16 hrs. 40 min
Departure time of first ferry to Helsinki
16:00
Departure time of last ferry to Helsinki
16:45
Arrival time first ferry to Helsinki
09:15
Arrival time of last ferry to Helsinki
10:30

Why take a ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki ?

Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Stockholm to Helsinki ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Helsinki. Here are 3 reasons why we think Stockholm to Helsinki ferry is an ideal way to travel.

No need to worry about traveling with your bike
On the train, bus or plane, it is often very complicated and sometimes impossible to travel with this cumbersome companion: your bike. However, on a ferry, you don't have this problem: your bike is loaded directly into the huge garage of the boat. You travel from Stockholm to Helsinki in complete peace of mind, without fear of your bike being damaged. You will find it when you disembark on your arrival in Helsinki.
For the comfort of a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to book a cabin for the crossing from Stockholm to Helsinki, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Like real hotel rooms, they offer travelers beds, bathrooms and, for some suites, portholes and balconies. If their use is more obvious during a night crossing, it is perfectly possible to book one during the day.
Not to worry about the number of bags
One piece of luggage is free, all the others must be paid for. This is often the formula used when we travel with other modes of transportation, which very often leads to a significant increase in the bill. On the Stockholm Helsinki ferry, you can take as much luggage as you want, within the capacity of your vehicle. If you are traveling as a pedestrian, the conditions may be more restrictive as you will have to keep your luggage with you until you arrive in Helsinki. However, we recommend that you ask the St. Peter Line, Tallink, Viking Line or Silja Line crew, as luggage lockers are often available for passengers to store their luggage during the crossing.

Which companies operate between Stockholm and Helsinki?

If you're looking to travel between Stockholm and Helsinki by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including St. Peter Line, Tallink, Viking Line or Silja Line who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

St. Peter Line Stockholm Helsinki
St. Peter Line
St. Peter Line is a ferry company based in Russia that offers ferries between Russia and Finland. On Vivanoda, you can compare Stockholm-Helsinki fares and book a St. Peter Line ticket between Stockholm and Helsinki. St. Peter Line operates 1 crossings a week to Helsinki from Stockholm and the journey time is 17 hrs.. More information about St. Peter Line
17 hrs.
1 crossings a week
Tallink Stockholm Helsinki
Tallink
Tallink, founded in 1991, is a ferry company based in Estonia that serves the Baltic States, Finland and Sweden. On Vivanoda, you can compare Stockholm-Helsinki fares and book a Tallink ticket between Stockholm and Helsinki. Tallink operates 7 crossings a week to Helsinki from Stockholm and the journey time is 16 hrs. 20 min. More information about Tallink
16 hrs. 20 min
7 crossings a week
Viking Line Stockholm Helsinki
Viking Line
Founded in 1959, Viking Line is a ferry company based in Finland that offers crossings between Finland, Sweden and Estonia. On Vivanoda, you can compare Stockholm-Helsinki fares and book a Viking Line ticket between Stockholm and Helsinki. Viking Line operates 7 crossings a week to Helsinki from Stockholm and the journey time is 16 hrs. 20 min. More information about Viking Line
16 hrs. 20 min
7 crossings a week
Silja Line Stockholm Helsinki
Silja Line
Silja Line is a ferry company based in Finland that offers crossings in the Baltic Sea between Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Russia. On Vivanoda, you can compare Stockholm-Helsinki fares and book a Silja Line ticket between Stockholm and Helsinki. More information about Silja Line

Where do the ferries leave from in Stockholm? Where do the boats arrive in Helsinki?

Port of departure in Stockholm

St. Peter Line, Tallink, Viking Line or Silja Line ferries depart for Helsinki from the following ports in Stockholm:

Stockholm Värtahamnen Terminal
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Stockholm Frihamnen Terminal
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Port of arrival in Helsinki

Silja Line, Viking Line, Tallink or St. Peter Line ships arrive in Helsinki from the following ports:

Helsinki Hansa Terminal
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Helsinki West Terminal
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Helsinki Olympia Terminal
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Helsinki Katajanokan Terminal
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki, it will take you at least 16 hrs. 20 min to cover the 246 mi between Stockholm and Helsinki.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Stockholm and Helsinki in winter) and the ferry company (St. Peter Line, Tallink, Viking Line and Silja Line). There are currently 2 crossings a day between Stockholm and Helsinki.

There are 4 ferry companies operating between Stockholm and Helsinki: St. Peter Line, Tallink, Viking Line and Silja Line.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Eckerö Line, St. Peter Line, Viking Line, Tallink, Silja Line.

Before booking, compare the prices of Eckerö Line, St. Peter Line, Viking Line, Tallink, Silja Line on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and safely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Stockholm Helsinki ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are not refundable or changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Stockholm and Helsinki, you will travel 246 mi.

To go by boat from Stockholm to Helsinki, you can find prices ranging from $79 for the lowest, to $394 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $160.

The first ferry leaves Stockholm at 16:00 for Helsinki.

The last ferry to Helsinki from Stockholm usually departs at 16:45.

Your experience of the Stockholm to Helsinki crossing

It's not always easy to get a clear picture of what a Stockholm to Helsinki crossing will be like, especially if you're not familiar with this mode of transportation. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Stockholm to disembarkation in Helsinki, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Eckerö Line, St. Peter Line, Viking Line, Tallink and Silja Line. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Stockholm and Helsinki.

Ready for boarding in Stockholm

Before your Stockholm Helsinki ferry trip begins, here are the few steps to board:

  • Presentation at the port of Stockholm / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with your St. Peter Line, Tallink, Viking Line or Silja Line company) before the actual departure time of the ship to arrive at the Stockholm ferry terminal. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Stockholm Helsinki crossing / In Stockholm, present your identity papers (passport or national identity card) and the booking number at the Silja Line, Viking Line, Tallink or St. Peter Line ticket offices at the Stockholm ferry terminal. If you are by car, the check-in is done in the vehicle queue.
  • Boarding the ferry to Helsinki / From the Stockholm ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcasted. If you are traveling by car, Silja Line, Viking Line, Tallink or St. Peter Line staff will give you instructions to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

Crossing Stockholm Helsinki: on board the ship...

During the crossing, each person can take advantage of the services available on the St. Peter Line, Tallink, Viking Line or Silja Line ship as they see fit. Some travelers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and stores.

The arrival of the ferry in Helsinki

You will finally find some information for the arrival of the boat in Helsinki:

  • The ferry enters Helsinki harbor / Access to the garage to retrieve your vehicle will not be allowed by the crew until the boat is docked. There is no need to rush. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Helsinki harbor from the deck of the boat.
  • If you are in a cabin. / If you have traveled from Stockholm to Helsinki in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Helsinki.
  • Leaving the ship and discovering Helsinki / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Helsinki. Finally, leave the port and Helsinki is waiting for you!

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