How to travel from Helsinki to Stockholm

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Compare flight and ferry for Helsinki to Stockholm

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Helsinki 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 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $5, and a flight costs an average of $40.

Distance: 246 miles (396 km)

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Ferry
Flight

$10

Average price

Cheapest

$161

Average price

13h 18m

Average total duration

12h 18m

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1h 0m

Additional time*

6h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 31m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.2 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

Tallink Silja Line

Most popular ferry company

Norwegian Air

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Helsinki to Stockholm

How to get from Helsinki to Stockholm by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

ferry

The best way to travel from Helsinki to Stockholm is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Viking LineViking Line
05:15PM17h45
Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal)
10:00AMStockholm Stadsgården
$71One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Viking LineViking Line
05:15PM17h45
Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal)
10:00AMStockholm Stadsgården
$71One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Norwegian AirD82616
09:05PM1h00
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
09:05PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
$1811One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FinnairAY805
10:10AM1h15
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
10:25AMStockholm Arlanda Airport
$2581One-way
0 transfers
FinnairAY801
07:00AM1h10
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
07:10AMStockholm Arlanda Airport
$2521One-way
0 transfers
FinnairAY807
12:30PM1h00
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
12:30PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
$2961One-way
0 transfers
Tallink Silja LineSYMPHONY
05:00PM18h00
Olympia Terminal
10:00AMStockholm Värtahamnen
$191One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Helsinki to Stockholm

Travel to Stockholm easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Helsinki to Stockholm.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Helsinki and Stockholm including taking a flight and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Stockholm is a ferry with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Stockholm:

A ferry is $35 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Stockholm costing on average $40 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Stockholm is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Ferry takes on average 17h 45m.

The distance from Helsinki to Stockholm is approximately 246 miles (396 km).
The average frequency per day from Helsinki to Stockholm is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 2 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsinki and Stockholm as scheduled services by flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Helsinki to Stockholm:
  • Flights mostly depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport and arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Olympia Terminal and arrive in Stockholm Värtahamnen.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Helsinki to Stockholm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Tallink Silja Line, Viking Line, Tallink Silja to go to Stockholm by ferry.
  • Travel with Norwegian Air, Finnair, SAS, regional jet, CityJet, Tasman Australia Airlines, Air Baltic, KLM to go to Stockholm by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Helsinki to Stockholm with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct ferries per day with Tallink Silja Line, Viking Line.
  • 9 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air, Finnair, SAS, regional jet, CityJet, Tasman Australia Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Helsinki to Stockholm often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Oslo, Gothenburg, Malmö, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stockholm and these popular destinations at a great price.
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