Mariehamn – Helsinki
Ferries to Finland
Mariehamn – Helsinki
Ferries to Finland
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 13 weekly sailings between Mariehamn and Helsinki. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Mariehamn to Helsinki, Viking Line & Tallink Silja Line.Mariehamn Helsinki ferries take around 10 hours 35 minutes. The ferry costs between $123 and $547, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Mariehamn to Helsinki.
The earliest Mariehamn Helsinki ferry typically departs Mariehamn at about 22:55 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:55.
Ferries from Mariehamn to Helsinki sail in around 10 hours 35 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 10 hours 20 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 13 weekly sailings from Mariehamn to Helsinki provided by Viking Line & Tallink Silja Line. Timetables can change from season to season.
Viking Line provide 6 sailings weekly. Tallink Silja Line provide 7 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Mariehamn to Helsinki typically range between $123* and $547*. On average the Mariehamn Helsinki ferry is $276*. The cheapest Mariehamn Helsinki ferry prices start from $123*. The average price for a foot passenger is $206*. The average price for a car is $368*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated June 25.
The distance between Mariehamn to Helsinki is approximately 348 miles (560km) or 302 nautical miles.
Yes, Mariehamn Helsinki ferries allow cars onboard with Viking Line & Tallink Silja Line between Mariehamn and Helsinki. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Mariehamn and Helsinki use our Deal Finder.
Viking Line & Tallink Silja Line allow foot passengers on Mariehamn Helsinki ferries.
Viking Line & Tallink Silja Line allow pets on ferries from Mariehamn to Helsinki. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Mariehamn - Helsinki Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Aland | |
| Destination Country | Finland | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Viking Line & Tallink Silja Line | |
| Average Price | $276 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 13 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 10 h 35 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 10 h 20 m | |
| First Ferry | 22:55 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:55 | |
| Distance | 302 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 June 2025.
Mariehamn is the capital of Aland which is an autonomous territory under Finish sovereignty. In common with the rest of Aland, Mariehamn is unilingually Swedish speaking with around 80% of its residents speaking it as their native language. Visitors to the town will find most of the shops and restaurants in the town located in the Torggatan pedestrian precinct in the centre of the town. The seat of power, the Sjalvstyrelsegarden, is also in the square and is made up of Aland's parliament and provincial government, the town hall and the government building. There is a statue of Tsarinna Marie Aleksandrovna, who gave her name to the town in 1861, located on the slope leading to the town. In the town there are a number of buildings designed by Finnish architect Lars Sonck, who moved to Aland as a child. Buildings of his include the church of Mariehamn, the main building of the Aland maritime College and the town hall, all built in the first half of the 20th century. Hilda Hongell also designed several buildings, although only a few remain standing.
Mariehamn is located on a peninsular and has two main harbours, one on the eastern shore and one on the western shore. Both harbours remain ice-free for nearly the whole year and both are non-tidal. The Western Harbour is an international harbour that has daily services to Sweden, Estonia and mainland Finland. The Eastern Harbour features one of the largest marinas in Scandinavia.
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.
