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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 £11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 £11, and a flight costs an average of £28.
Distance: 396 km
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£34 Average Price Cheapest | £150 Average Price |
18h 48m Average total duration 17h 48m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get to Stockholm from Helsinki by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Helsinki to Stockholm is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: 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.

There are 2 travel options between Helsinki and Stockholm. You can take a flight or ferry.
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Stockholm is by taking a ferry with average ticket prices of £9 compared to other travel options to Stockholm:
A ferry is £28 less than a flight with an average ticket price of £37 from Helsinki to Stockholm.
The quickest way to travel to Stockholm from Helsinki is by flight, which takes on average 1 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Ferry takes 17 h 45 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 245 miles from Helsinki to Stockholm.
The average frequency per day from Helsinki to Stockholm is:
- Around 2 ferries per day.
- 15 flights a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Stockholm from Helsinki as scheduled services by flight or ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Helsinki to Stockholm:
- Most travellers who buy a ferry ticket from Helsinki to Stockholm depart from West Terminal 2 to Stockholm Värtahamnen.
- Most travellers take a flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Helsinki to Stockholm:
- Tallink Silja Line or Viking Line can get you to Stockholm by ferry. You can find a good deal for ferry tickets with Tallink Silja Line from Helsinki to Stockholm for £9 on Omio.
- Travel with Norwegian Air, Finnair, regional jet, SAS, CityJet, Air Baltic, nordic regional airlines oy or KLM for flights to Stockholm. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Norwegian Air Helsinki to Stockholm tickets on Omio for £37.
Yes, there are direct routes from Helsinki to Stockholm with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct ferry to Stockholm with Tallink Silja Line or Viking Line with 2 direct ferries per day.
- You'll find 8 direct flights a day to Stockholm with Norwegian Air, Finnair or SAS.
Direct services to Stockholm tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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