How to travel from Helsinki to Stockholm

There are 3 options to travel between Helsinki and Stockholm including taking a bus, ferry, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Stockholm is a ferry with an average price of €110.

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

A ferry is €18 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Stockholm costing on average €129.

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Stockholm is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 20m.

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Ferry takes on average 11h 41m.

Bus takes on average 37h 15m.

The distance from Helsinki to Stockholm is approximately 246 miles (396 km).

The average frequency per day from Helsinki to Stockholm is:

• Around 30 flights per day.
• Around 2 ferries per day.
• Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsinki and Stockholm as scheduled services by bus, ferry, and flight 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 VIKING LINE, TALLINK, Tallink Silja to go to Stockholm by ferry.
• Travel with Onni Bus to go to Stockholm by bus.
• Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Finnair, Sas Airways, regional jet, Cityjet, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic 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 VIKING LINE, TALLINK, Tallink Silja.
• 12 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Finnair, Sas Airways, regional jet, Cityjet, braathens regional aviation.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Stockholm to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Stockholm, you can visit Fotografiska to enjoy contemporary photography and a rooftop café. Explore Södermalm for its vibrant arts scene and eclectic shops. Take a boat tour through the Stockholm Archipelago for stunning island views. Relax in the Royal National City Park or enjoy a traditional Swedish fika at a local café. Discover historic Gamla Stan with its medieval architecture, and see the Vasa Museum's 17th-century warship. Skansen offers insights into Swedish history and wildlife, while the Stockholm Palace showcases opulent royal rooms. For music fans, ABBA The Museum provides an interactive experience dedicated to the iconic pop group.

Typically, 3 to 4 days are sufficient to explore Stockholm's main attractions, including the Vasa Museum, Gamla Stan, and Skansen, while allowing time for boat tours and enjoying the city's vibrant culinary scene.