How to get to Helsinki from Stockholm

There are 3 options to travel between Stockholm and Helsinki including taking a coach, ferry and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Helsinki is a ferry with an average price of £54.

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

A ferry is £261 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Helsinki costing on average £314.

The fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 45m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Ferry takes on average 17h 44m.

The Stockholm to Helsinki distance is approximately 396 km.

The average frequency per day from Stockholm to Helsinki is:

• Around 36 flights per day.
• Around 2 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm and Helsinki as scheduled services by coach, 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 Stadsgården and arrive in Helsinki (Katajanokka 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 Norwegian Air Shuttle, Finnair, Sas Airways, braathens regional aviation, Cityjet, Qatar Airways to go to Helsinki by flight.
• Travel with VIKING LINE, TALLINK, Tallink Silja to go to Helsinki by ferry.

Yes, there are direct services available from Stockholm to Helsinki with the following travel companies:

• 13 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Finnair, Sas Airways, braathens regional aviation.
• 2 direct ferries per day with VIKING LINE, TALLINK, Tallink Silja.

Omio customers who travel from Stockholm to Helsinki often also extend their vacation to go to Rovaniemi, Tallinn, Copenhagen, Turku, Tampere. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Helsinki and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Stockholm to Helsinki, you can choose from several travel options including coach, ferry and flight.

In Helsinki, you can explore the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum to see traditional Finnish wooden buildings and learn about cultural history. Visit the Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island, home to diverse animals from around the world. Discover the vibrant Design District with its boutiques, galleries, and cafés. Enjoy a stroll through the beautiful Esplanadi Park. Experience a traditional Finnish sauna at Löyly, a modern waterfront sauna complex. For sights, visit Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the iconic Helsinki Cathedral, and the unique Temppeliaukio Church. Don't miss the bustling Market Square and Kiasma, a contemporary art museum.

A stay of 3 to 4 days in Helsinki allows you to explore key attractions such as the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, Helsinki Cathedral, and the Design District, while also enjoying local cuisine and culture.