Stockholm to Helsinki Ferries
Compare prices and book cheap ferry tickets from Stockholm to Helsinki
How to get from Stockholm to Helsinki by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Stockholm to Helsinki ferry ticket? 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, so 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 deal on a Stockholm Helsinki ferry ticket to suit 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 on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced 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
Ferry Stockholm Helsinki: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki, you'll find tickets range from £65 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £323 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Stockholm to Helsinki route is £131. The average ferry crossing time from Stockholm to Helsinki is 16 hours 40 min. The slowest ferries will take 16 hours 45 min to reach Helsinki, while the fastest boats will arrive in Helsinki in 16 hours 15 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Stockholm at 16:00. The last boat to Helsinki leaves the port of Stockholm at 16:45.
Why travel by ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple 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 a ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Stockholm and Helsinki?
If you want to travel between Stockholm and Helsinki by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including St. Peter Line, Tallink, Viking Line or Silja Line who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.
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:
Port of arrival in Helsinki
Silja Line, Viking Line, Tallink or St. Peter Line ships arrive in Helsinki from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki, it will take you at least 16 hours 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 securely 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 non-refundable or non-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 £65 for the lowest, to £323 for the highest. The average price we observed was £131.
The first ferry leaves Stockholm at 16:00 for Helsinki.
The last ferry to Helsinki usually departs from Stockholm at 16:45.
Your Stockholm to Helsinki ferry experience
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 transport. 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 journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:
- Presentation at the port of Stockholm / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with St. Peter Line, Tallink, Viking Line or Silja Line) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Stockholm ferry terminal. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Stockholm Helsinki crossing / In Stockholm, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Silja Line, Viking Line, Tallink or St. Peter Line ticket offices at the Stockholm ferry terminal. If you have a car, you can check in from 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 broadcast. If you are travelling by car, Silja Line, Viking Line, Tallink or St. Peter Line staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
Stockholm to Helsinki crossing: on board the ship...
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the St. Peter Line, Tallink, Viking Line or Silja Line ship as they wish. Some travellers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and shops.
Ferry arrival in Helsinki
Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Helsinki:
- The ferry enters Helsinki Harbour / Access to the garage to retrieve your vehicle will not be allowed by the crew until the boat is moored. There is no need to rush. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Helsinki harbour from the deck of the boat.
- If you are in a cabin. / If you have travelled from Stockholm to Helsinki in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Helsinki.
- Leaving the ship and exploring 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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