Ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki

Route map
- Tallink & Silja Line
- Viking Line
Tallink & Silja Line17 hours
Check prices →Viking Line16 hours 40 minutes
Check prices →Ferry connections Stockholm - Helsinki
Operators compared
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallink & Silja Line | 17:00 | 1 | 366 | Silja Serenade, Silja Symphony |
| Viking Line | 16:15–16:40 | 1 | 321 | Viking Cinderella, Gabriella |
Fares by vehicle
- Car
- €129
- Motorcycle
- €98
- Bicycle
- €73
- Motorhome
- €129
- Van
- €130
- Minibus
- €131
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
2
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports of call
Departure port
Stockholm
Port of call
Mariehamn
Destination port
Helsinki
Ports and terminals
Stockholm
City port
- Terminals
- Värtahamnen (Tallink & Silja Line), Hamnpirsvägen 10, 115 74 Stockholm; Stadsgården/Tegelvikshamn 116 30 (Viking Line, Liegeplätze 163/164)
- Location
- Ladugårdsgärdet, Stockholm, Provinz Stockholm
- Waters
- Ostsee
Helsinki
City port
- Terminals
- Katajanokka-Terminal (Katajanokanlaituri 8), Olympia-Terminal (Olympiaranta 1), West-Terminal 2 (Tyynenmerenkatu 14), Hansaterminal Vuosaari (Provianttikatu 5)
- Location
- Katajanokka, Helsinki, Uusimaa
- Waters
- Ostsee
Mariehamn
City port
- Terminals
- Västerhamn (Westhafen), Terminal an der Hamngatan 24
- Location
- Främmanberg, Mariehamn, Ålandinseln, Ålandinseln
- Waters
- Ostsee
Frequently asked questions about the Stockholm - Helsinki ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki take?+
The crossing from Stockholm to Helsinki takes 17 hours on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 16 hours 40 minutes and 17 hours.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki run?+
The ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki runs daily, with up to 2 departures a day. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry companies sail from Stockholm to Helsinki?+
Viking Line and Tallink & Silja Line serve the Stockholm - Helsinki route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.
Vehicles
Can I take a vehicle on the Stockholm - Helsinki ferry?+
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars, motorcycles, bicycles, campervans, vans and minibuses. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.
Season
Does the Stockholm - Helsinki ferry run all year round?+
Yes, departures are scheduled for all twelve months. How frequent they are differs between high and low season.
Route
Does the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki sail direct?+
No, Stockholm - Helsinki is part of a service with 3 ports of call. The intermediate stops are listed on this page; the crossing time shown applies to the full journey to Helsinki.