How to travel from Helsinki to Stockholm

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Compare bus, ferry, and flight 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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 1m. 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 $6, and a flight costs an average of $80.

Distance: 246 miles (396 km)

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$30

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$175

Average price

13h 18m

Average total duration

12h 18m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.2 - 2.4kg

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Norwegian Air Shuttle

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

The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Stockholm is a ferry with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A ferry is $145 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Stockholm costing on average $175 (€141).

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Stockholm is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Ferry takes on average 12h 18m.

Bus takes on average 36h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Helsinki and Stockholm including taking a bus, ferry, and flight.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Helsinki to Stockholm among Omio's users.

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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.

  • Tallink SiljaTallink Silja
    4:45 PM18h15
    Olympia Terminal
    10:00 AMStockholm Värtahamnen
    $941One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Tallink SiljaTallink Silja
    4:45 PM18h15
    Olympia Terminal
    10:00 AMStockholm Värtahamnen
    $941One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD82604
    8:15 AM1h00
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    8:15 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $1761One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FinnairAY801
    6:45 AM1h00
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    6:45 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $1781One-way
    0 transfers
  • FinnairAY807
    10:10 AM1h00
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    10:10 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $2281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK705
    11:55 AM1h10
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    12:05 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $2321One-way
    0 transfers
  • VIKING LINEViking Line
    5:00 PM18h10
    Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal)
    10:10 AMStockholm Stadsgården
    $1341One-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 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 $30 (€24).

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

A ferry is $145 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Stockholm costing on average $175 (€141).

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Stockholm is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Ferry takes on average 12h 18m.

Bus takes on average 36h 45m.

The distance from Helsinki to Stockholm is approximately 246 miles (396 km).
The average frequency per day from Helsinki to Stockholm is:
  • Around 25 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 Onni Bus to go to Stockholm by bus.
  • Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Tallink Silja, Finnair, Sas Airways, regional jet, Cityjet, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic to go to Stockholm by flight.
  • Travel with VIKING LINE, TALLINK to go to Stockholm by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Helsinki to Stockholm with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Tallink Silja, Finnair, Sas Airways, regional jet, Cityjet, braathens regional aviation.
  • 2 direct ferries per day with VIKING LINE, TALLINK.
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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