Is there a ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki?
Two lines, two terminals and the timetable for autumn 2026.
Short answer
Yes, overnight ferries run from Stockholm to Helsinki via Åland, operated by Tallink Silja from Värtahamnen and Viking Line from Stadsgården. The voyage takes approximately 17 hours, according to Tallink Silja. Viking Line's timetable from 1 October 2026 shows departure at 16:00 and arrival in Helsinki at 10:10 the next morning, local time.
Why
- Ports of Stockholm lists Helsinki via Åland as a destination, with Tallink Silja from Värtahamnen and Viking Line from Stadsgården.
- Tallink Silja says its ships Silja Serenade and Silja Symphony leave Värtahamnen in the late afternoon and arrive at Olympia Terminal in Helsinki the next morning.
- Viking Line's timetable for 1 October 2026 to 21 June 2027 shows Stockholm 16:00, Mariehamn 22:55 and Helsinki 10:10.
Details
Both lines call at Mariehamn on Åland during the night. Swedish Customs says Åland belongs to the EU but is outside the EU fiscal territory, so alcohol bought there follows the non-EU quantities. For those limits, see alcohol and tobacco from outside the EU, and for other routes from Stockholm, see ferries and the archipelago.
Tip
Check which terminal your ticket uses before you leave: Tallink Silja departs from Värtahamnen and Viking Line from Stadsgården, and the two are different places.
What may differ
Times depend on the season. Viking Line lists three periods, and from 22 June to 8 August 2027 the ship leaves Stockholm at 16:00 and reaches Helsinki at 09:15, local time.
Common misconception
Alcohol bought on the ferry via Åland counts as bought in the EU, with the usual EU limits.
What actually happens
Swedish Customs says Åland is outside the EU fiscal territory, so you can bring the same quantity as from a country outside the EU without paying tax, and for the exemption you must have been abroad for more than 20 hours.
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Sources
- Ports of Stockholm: Freight and passenger trafficChecked at:
- Tallink Silja: Stockholm-Helsinki ferryChecked at:
- Viking Line: Timetable Stockholm-Mariehamn-HelsinkiChecked at:
- Swedish Customs: Buying alcohol when travellingChecked at:
Timetables and prices change, so check Tallink Silja and Viking Line before you travel.
Ferries and the archipelagoRelated questions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.