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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Flight

$10

Average price

Cheapest

$158

Average price

13h 18m

Average total duration

12h 18m

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1h 0m

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6h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 31m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.2 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

TALLINK

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Norwegian Air Shuttle

Most popular airline

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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
    5:15 PM17h45
    Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal)
    10:00 AMStockholm Stadsgården
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • VIKING LINEViking Line
    5:15 PM17h45
    Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal)
    10:00 AMStockholm Stadsgården
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD82616
    5:25 PM1h00
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    5:25 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $2001One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FinnairAY825
    11:55 PM1h00
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    11:55 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $1911One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK711
    4:25 PM1h00
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    4:25 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $2191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD82604
    8:30 AM1h00
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    8:30 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    $2281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Tallink SiljaTallink Silja
    4:45 PM18h15
    Olympia Terminal
    10:00 AMStockholm Värtahamnen
    $581One-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 Norwegian Air Shuttle, Finnair, Sas Airways, regional jet, Cityjet, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, KLM to go to Stockholm by flight.
  • Travel with TALLINK, VIKING LINE, Tallink Silja to go to Stockholm by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Helsinki to Stockholm with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Finnair, Sas Airways, regional jet, Cityjet, braathens regional aviation.
  • 2 direct ferries per day with TALLINK, VIKING LINE.
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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