How to travel from Stockholm to Helsinki

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Compare bus, ferry, and flight for Stockholm to Helsinki

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Helsinki 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 57m. 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 $75.

Distance: 246 miles (396 km)

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Flight

$43

Average price

Cheapest

$169

Average price

11h 3m

Average total duration

10h 3m

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8h 57m

Average total duration

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5h 57m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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1.2 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

TALLINK

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Norwegian Air Shuttle

Most popular airline

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

The cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Helsinki is a ferry with an average price of $43 (€34).

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

A ferry is $126 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Helsinki costing on average $169 (€136).

The fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 57m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Ferry takes on average 10h 3m.

Bus takes on average 30h 10m.

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

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from Stockholm to Helsinki

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • FinnairAY826
    6:20 AM1h00
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    8:20 AMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    $1091One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FinnairAY826
    6:20 AM1h00
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    8:20 AMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    $1091One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD82603
    7:35 AM0h55
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    9:30 AMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    $1101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD82613
    2:45 PM0h55
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    4:40 PMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    $1321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK702
    8:25 AM1h10
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    10:35 AMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    $1571One-way
    0 transfers
  • FinnairAY802
    7:25 AM1h00
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    9:25 AMHelsinki Vantaa Airport
    $1711One-way
    0 transfers
  • Tallink SiljaTallink Silja
    4:30 PM17h00
    Stockholm Värtahamnen
    10:30 AMOlympia Terminal
    $1291One-way
    0 transfers
  • VIKING LINEViking Line
    4:00 PM17h10
    Stockholm Stadsgården
    10:10 AMHelsinki (Katajanokka Terminal)
    $1871One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Stockholm to Helsinki

Travel to Helsinki 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 Stockholm to Helsinki.

FAQs
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 $43 (€34).

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

A ferry is $126 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Helsinki costing on average $169 (€136).

The fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 57m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Ferry takes on average 10h 3m.

Bus takes on average 30h 10m.

The distance from Stockholm to Helsinki is approximately 246 miles (396 km).
The average frequency per day from Stockholm to Helsinki 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 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 Värtahamnen and arrive in Olympia 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 VIKING LINE, TALLINK, Tallink Silja to go to Helsinki by ferry.
  • Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Finnair, Sas Airways, regional jet, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Cityjet to go to Helsinki by flight.
  • Travel with Tapanis Buss to go to Helsinki by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stockholm to Helsinki with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct ferries per day with VIKING LINE, TALLINK.
  • 10 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Finnair, Sas Airways, regional jet, braathens regional aviation, Cityjet.
Omio customers who travel from Stockholm to Helsinki often also extend their vacation to go to Tallinn, Rovaniemi, Saint-Petersburg, Turku, Tampere. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Helsinki and these popular destinations at a great price.
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