Helsinki – Stockholm
Ferries to Sweden
Helsinki – Stockholm
Ferries to Sweden
There are around 1 daily and 12 weekly sailings from Helsinki to Stockholm. 2 operators sail this route
The earliest Helsinki Stockholm ferry sailings typically depart Helsinki at around 14:00. The last ferry usually departs at 17:15.
The average duration of a Helsinki Stockholm ferry is around 17h 53m. The fastest sailings are approximately 17h 0m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 1 daily sailings and up to 12 weekly ferry sailings from Helsinki to Stockholm. These sailings are provided by Tallink Silja & Viking Line. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Helsinki Stockholm ferry prices typically range between $120.01* and $487.91*. The average price is typically $215.57*. The cheapest Helsinki Stockholm ferry prices start from $56.58*. The average price for a foot passenger is $193.9*. The average price for a car is $439.21*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Helsinki and Stockholm is approximately 475.9 miles (765.9km) or 413.6 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Helsinki and Stockholm with Tallink Silja & Viking Line. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Pets are welcome on board Helsinki Stockholm ferries with Tallink Silja & Viking Line. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Helsinki - Stockholm Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Finland | |
| Destination Country | Sweden | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Tallink Silja & Viking Line | |
| Average Price | A$216* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 12 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 17h 53m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 17h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 14:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:15 | |
| Distance | 413 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Helsinki port was founded in 1550 as a port town to compete for Baltic Sea transport and is now one of the key ferry ports in the region. Helsinki ferry port is the busiest passenger port in Finland with connections to numerous countries including Sweden, Estonia, Poland, Russia and Germany. Unsurprisingly for a port of its size, Helsinki has numerous ferry terminals - West Terminal for departures to Estonia and Russia, Olympia for Sweden, Katajanokka and Makasiini for Estonia and Hansa terminal for crossings to Germany and Poland.
The earliest mention of Stockholm in writing dates from 1252, when it was an important post in the iron trade from the mines in Bergslagen. The first part of the name — stock — means log, while the last part — holm — means islet or small island. The full origin of the name is disputed. The city is said to have been founded by Birger Jarl in order to protect Sweden from invasion from the sea by foreign navies and to stop pillage of the cities such as Sigtuna on Lake Mälaren. The first building at Stockholm was a fortification for the purpose of controlling the traffic between the Baltic Sea and Mälaren. Under the leadership of Magnus Ladulås Stockholm developed into an important trade city in the following decades, advanced through relations with Lübeck of the Hansa league. In 1270 Stockholm appears in historical documents as a city and in 1289 it was described as the most populated city in the Swedish region.
