How early should you arrive for the Gotland ferry?
Check-in times, groups, cars and the walk to the ship.
Short answer
Check-in for the Gotland ferry opens 90 minutes before departure and closes 20 minutes before departure, according to Destination Gotland. Groups must be at the terminal no later than one hour before departure. If the time limits are exceeded, the place is considered cancelled and may be given to another passenger. Arrive in good time.
Why
- Destination Gotland's terms say check-in opens 1.5 hours before departure and closes 20 minutes before departure.
- The terms add that groups must be at the terminal no later than 1 hour before departure, and that a place is considered cancelled if the limits are exceeded.
- Destination Gotland says the walk from the terminal entrance to the ship can be up to 500 metres.
Details
If you travel by car, you can check in beforehand by text message or email, or at the gate in the terminal. Online check-in messages are sent three hours before departure, and passengers without a vehicle check in their luggage at the ferry terminal. For the full ferry guide, see ferry to Gotland, and for places to stay, see where to stay on Gotland and when to book.
Tip
Aim to be at the terminal well before the 20-minute limit, because the walk to the ship can take a while. If you come by train to Nynäshamn, Destination Gotland recommends arriving at least one hour before departure.
What may differ
Groups have an earlier deadline of 1 hour before departure. Passengers with a vehicle can check in by text or email beforehand, while passengers without a vehicle check in luggage at the terminal.
Common misconception
You can arrive just before departure, as long as you are at the terminal when the ship leaves.
What actually happens
Destination Gotland says check-in closes 20 minutes before departure, and a place is considered cancelled if the time limits are exceeded.
People also ask
- How early should I arrive for the Gotland ferry with a car?
- When should I be at the Gotland ferry terminal?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Destination Gotland before you travel.
Ferry to GotlandRelated questions
-
Do you get compensation for a delayed Snälltåget train?
Yes, Snälltåget pays 25% of the ticket price if you arrive 60 to 119 minutes late and 50% if you arrive 120 minutes or more late.
-
Where does Viking Line leave from in Stockholm?
Viking Line ferries leave from the Stadsgården terminal in Stockholm, at Tegelvikshamn, SE-11630 Stockholm, according to Ports of Stockholm and Viking Line.
-
What is the 'försalong' on Destination Gotland?
On Destination Gotland, the försalong is a lounge with reclining seats where films are shown on monitors during the crossing.
-
Is the Arlanda Express included in an SAS ticket?
Arlanda Express sells its own train tickets, and its price list, its ticket terms and Swedavia's train page mention no SAS or other airline ticket that includes the ride.