How to travel from Stockholm to Helsinki

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

The cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Helsinki is a ferry with an average price of $71 (€60).

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

A ferry is $351 (€295) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Helsinki costing on average $423 (€354).

The fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 45m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Ferry takes on average 17h 44m.

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

The average frequency per day from Stockholm to Helsinki is:

• Around 36 flights per day.
• Around 2 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm and Helsinki 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 Stockholm to Helsinki:

• Flights mostly depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
• Ferries mostly depart from Stockholm Stadsgården and arrive in Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stockholm to Helsinki, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with braathens regional aviation, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways, Finnair, Qatar Airways, Cityjet to go to Helsinki by flight.
• Travel with Tallink Silja, TALLINK, VIKING LINE to go to Helsinki by ferry.

Yes, there are direct services available from Stockholm to Helsinki with the following travel companies:

• 13 direct flights per day with braathens regional aviation, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways, Finnair.
• 2 direct ferries per day with Tallink Silja, TALLINK, VIKING LINE.

Omio customers who travel from Stockholm to Helsinki often also extend their vacation to go to Rovaniemi, Tallinn, Copenhagen, Turku, Tampere. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Helsinki and these popular destinations at a great price.

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

In Helsinki, explore the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum to see traditional Finnish wooden buildings, visit the Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island, and wander through the vibrant Design District. Relax in Esplanadi Park or enjoy a Finnish sauna at Löyly. Discover Suomenlinna's historical sea fortress, admire the architecture of Helsinki Cathedral, and visit the unique Temppeliaukio Church. Don't miss the lively Market Square and contemporary art at Kiasma.

Three to four days in Helsinki is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, experience the local culture, and enjoy the vibrant dining and shopping scenes.