How to travel from Stockholm to Helsinki, Finland

The distance between Stockholm and Helsinki is around 487km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 16h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Stockholm to Helsinki by ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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ferry
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Helsinki.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Tallink

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Tornio then T and then to 30-35.

  • Duration24h 5m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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ferry
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car
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Tallinn then drive to Helsinki.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Helsinki

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Helsinki by ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 24h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and arrive in approximately 16h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Stockholm and Helsinki is around 487km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 396km (246 miles)

It takes around 16h 15m to get from Stockholm and Helsinki by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Helsinki is to take a ferry which takes around 16h 15m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Helsinki is to take the bus which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Stockholm and Helsinki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Helsinki. instead which will take 16h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stockholm and Helsinki. It typically takes around 24h 5m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Helsinki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tornio and T. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 24h 5m.

Tapanis Buss, Orajärven Bussit Oy and Onni Bus run regular bus services between Stockholm and Helsinki. Buses run once a week and take around 24h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Stockholm and Helsinki. The ferry typically takes around 16h 15m and departs once daily.

Tallink and Viking Line run the ferry services between Stockholm and Helsinki. Ferries run once daily and take around 16h 15m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Helsinki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Helsinki. instead which will take 16h 15m.

The closest major airport to Helsinki is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Helsinki. Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Stockholm to Helsinki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Helsinki. instead which will take 16h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Helsinki is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 16h 15m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

How do I get from Stockholm to Helsinki

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Helsinki

Transport options from Stockholm to Helsinki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry
16h 15m
€160($160)
once daily487km (303 miles)
Bus
24h 5m
€120($120)
once a week1,803km (1,120 miles)
Ferry and Car
1 day 1h
€290($290)
once daily1,197km (744 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Stockholm and Helsinki

Airlines

Ferry operators

Bus companies

Train operators

Airports near Helsinki

The following major airports near Helsinki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.

HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Helsinki
TKU
Turku Airport (TKU)
International Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Helsinki
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
157km (97 miles) from Helsinki