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Ateneum
Finland’s leading art museum displays classic and modern Finnish works in a grand former railway station building near the city centre.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£186
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£280
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 d 7 h
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 d 7 h
Ferries on 18 Sept
2
Distance
1092 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Travelmünde to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Travelmünde to Helsinki will cost around £280 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £186.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 ferries from Travelmünde to Helsinki, including 2 direct services.
On Fri 18 Sept the direct ferries cover the 1092 km distance in an average of 1 d 7 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 d 7 h .
The slowest ferries will take 1 d 7 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Travelmünde to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 10h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £111, while a ferry costs an average of £238.
Distance: 589 nautical miles (1092 km)
Most popular Ferry | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£238 Average Price | £154 Average Price | £111 Average Price Cheapest | £171 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
31h 56m Average total duration 30h 56m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 10h 56m Average total duration Fastest 8h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 37h 48m Average total duration 37h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Travelmünde to Helsinki:
A coach is £125 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Travelmünde to Helsinki costing on average £265.
A coach is £327 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Travelmünde to Helsinki costing on average £468.
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Ferry takes on average 30h 59m.
Coach takes on average 33h 38m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 00:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 31h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 01:00 | Arrival Time 08:00 | Duration 31h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 02:00 | Arrival Time 10:00 | Duration 31h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 01:30 | Arrival Time 08:00 | Duration 30h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator FINNLINES | Departure Time 00:30 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 30h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
The table below shows live departures for Travelmünde to Helsinki ferries for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 0:00 Travelmünde | 31h00 | 7:00 Helsinki | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:00 Travelmünde | 31h00 | 8:00 Helsinki | 0 changesdirect | |
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Ferries from Travelmünde to Helsinki run on average 1 times per day, taking around 30h 56m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £156 but you can travel from only £92 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 02:00, the last at 18:00. The fastest ferry covers the 589 nautical miles (1092 km) distance in 30h 30m. There are 5 sailings per week. Ferries from Travelmünde to Helsinki are available to foot passengers.

Distance 589 nautical miles (1092 km) |
Average sailing duration 30h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £156 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 30h 30m |
First ferry 2:00 |
Last ferry 18:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Travelmünde to Helsinki by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Helsinki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Travelmünde to Helsinki ferries use the Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) to Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal) port pair, with some services arriving at Helsinki Vuosaari (Hansa Terminal). Use this guide to compare Travelmünde and Helsinki ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Travemünde (Skandinavienkai): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Travemünde (Böbs-Werft Yachthafen) is 14 km from Travelmünde city centre. Public transport options include:
Travemünde (Böbs-Werft Yachthafen) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurant Fischkombüse (0.3km), Restaurant Marina (0.5km), Seglermesse (0.7km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Travemünde (Böbs-Werft Yachthafen).
Available at Travemünde (Böbs-Werft Yachthafen): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Travemünde (Böbs-Werft Yachthafen).
Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal) is 1 km from Helsinki city centre. Public transport options include:
Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Johan & Nyström (0.3km), Ravintola Nokka (0.4km), Holiday Bar (0.6km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal).
Available at Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal).
Helsinki Vuosaari (Hansa Terminal) is 14 km from Helsinki city centre. Public transport options include:
Helsinki Vuosaari (Hansa Terminal) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ravintola Nokka (0.8km), Restaurant Blue Peter (0.9km), Ravintola Rantapuisto (1km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Helsinki Vuosaari (Hansa Terminal).
Available at Helsinki Vuosaari (Hansa Terminal): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsinki Vuosaari (Hansa Terminal).