- Must visit
Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
17 h 45 m
Average duration
17 h 58 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
404 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Vantaa to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vantaa to Stockholm will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Vantaa for Stockholm on Sat, Jul 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 25 the direct ferries cover the 404 km distance in an average of 17 h 58 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 17 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jul 25 the slowest ferries will take 18 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vantaa to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $5, and a flight costs an average of $48.
Distance: 218 nautical miles (404 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 50m Average total duration 17h 50m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vantaa to Stockholm:
A ferry is $74 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vantaa to Stockholm costing on average $93 (€93).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Ferry takes on average 17h 50m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Tallink Silja | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 18h15 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 17h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 18h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 17h45 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 16h50 | Sailing Days Mon |
The table below shows live departures for Vantaa to Stockholm ferries for today, Friday, July 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:15 PM Vantaa | 17h45 | 9:00 AM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 25 | |||||
![]() | 2:00 PM Vantaa | 18h10 | 8:10 AM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Ferries from Vantaa to Stockholm run on average 2 times per day, taking around 17h 50m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $5 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 09:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest ferry covers the 218 nautical miles (404 km) distance in 17h 45m. There are 4 sailings per week. Ferries from Vantaa to Stockholm are available to foot passengers.


Distance 218 nautical miles (404 km) |
Average sailing duration 17h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€5) |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 17h 45m |
First ferry 9:30 AM |
Last ferry 10:00 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Stockholm Värtahamnen -> Stockholm Central Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vantaa to Stockholm by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stockholm, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vantaa to Stockholm ferries use the Port of Helsinki (Olympia Terminal) to Stockholm Värtahamnen port pair, with some services arriving at Stockholm Stadsgården. Use this guide to compare Vantaa and Stockholm ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Stockholm Värtahamnen is 3 km from Stockholm city centre. Public transport options include:
Stockholm Värtahamnen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Restaurang Frihamnen (0.4km), Funkalistic Bistro & Bar (0.6km), Docklands (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Stockholm Värtahamnen.
Available at Stockholm Värtahamnen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Värtahamnen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Värtahamnen.
Stockholm Stadsgården has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Stadsgården: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.