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Helsinki to Stockholm by train

To travel by train from Helsinki in Finland to Stockholm in Sweden, you have two options.

In the South by train to Helsinki or Turku (Finland). There you change to a ferry to Stockholm (Sweden). From Stockholm you continue to your destination.

In the North by train to Kemi (Finland). There you change to a bus to Lulea (Sweden). From Lulea you continue to your destination.

Information may be outdated. Please check current schedules and prices directly with the train operator before booking.

There are 3 main routes

Compare them and decide which one fits your needs best.

  1. Route 1 Helsinki → Stockholm
  2. Route 2 Helsinki → Kemi → Boden → Stockholm
  3. Route 3 Helsinki → Turku → Stockholm
Route 1

Helsinki → Stockholm

Route 1.1

Helsinki to Stockholm

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To travel by ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm, book a direct overnight ferry. The daily departure time in Helsinki is in the late afternoon. The arrival in Stockholm in the morning. The journey time is about 17 hours. The ticket price starts from 85 Euro.

If you want to travel by a cheaper ferry or during the day (not overnight), you have to take a ferry route from Turku to Stockholm.

The ticket prices depends on the day you travel. Use the given booking links to find an exact ticket price and the schedule.

Tickets and booking

Ferryhopper

Excellent customer service! Buy your ferry ticket online from Ferryhopper. They offer an excellent service and a wide selection of ferry routes worldwide.

Tallink Silja Line

Online shop of Tallink Silja Line. Tickets to travel by ferry between Stockholm, Helsinki, Turku, Tallinn, Riga and the Aland Islands.

Viking Line

Online shop of Viking Line. Tickets to travel by ferry between Stockholm, Helsinki, Turku, Tallinn and the Aaland Islands.

Route 2

Helsinki → Kemi → Boden → Stockholm

Domestic section 2.1

Helsinki to Kemi

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To travel in Finland by train, buy your train ticket via the given booking links. There you find exact schedules and ticket prices. Booking in advance will give you the best fares. Tickets for long distance trains include seat reservations. Good to know: Finish railways VR offer an excellent night train service which is recommended to travel the country from south (Helsinki, Turku, Tampere) to the north (Rovaniemi, Lapland).

Tickets and booking

VR

Online shop of the Finish State Railways VR.

Route 2.2

Kemi to Boden

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Travel from Kemi (Finland) to Boden (Sweden) by a combination of bus and train. The journey time is 2:30 hours. The ticket fare is 23 EUR.

First take the bus from Kemi to Haparanda. The bus ticket fare is 6 EUR. The bus connection runs every hour. Buy your ticket at the bus driver or at the Matkahuolto website. The departure station is: Kemi railway station. The arrival station is: Haparanda-Tornio [NB. Finnish time].

In Haparanda you change to the train to Boden which is operated by "Norrtåg". The journey time is 1:25 hours. The train ticket fare is 166 SEK (17 EUR).

Find exact schedules and ticket prices via the given booking links.

Tickets and booking

Matkahuolto

Buy your bus tickets for Finland online at Matkahuolto.

Norrtåg

Buy your train ticket from Norrtåg here.

Bus

Buy your ticket at the bus station or at the website of the bus company.

Domestic section 2.3

Boden to Stockholm

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To travel in Sweden by train, please buy your ticket via one of the following booking links. There you find exact schedules and ticket prices. If you book early in advance, you will get attractive discount prices. Beside the Swedish state railway SJ, several operators are available. It is usually no problem to buy your ticket in one step even using different operators. For long-distance travel, use one of the comfortable night train connections. Often tickets are also available at ticket machines or kiosks.

Tickets and booking

Omio

Cheap train tickets! Buy your train ticket online on Omio. The easy to use booking system with very good prices and e-tickets.

12go

Our recommendation! Buy your train ticket or bus ticket at 12go. Compare ticket prices from different companies on this travel connection.

Route 3

Helsinki → Turku → Stockholm

Domestic section 3.1

Helsinki to Turku

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To travel in Finland by train, buy your train ticket via the given booking links. There you find exact schedules and ticket prices. Booking in advance will give you the best fares. Tickets for long distance trains include seat reservations. Good to know: Finish railways VR offer an excellent night train service which is recommended to travel the country from south (Helsinki, Turku, Tampere) to the north (Rovaniemi, Lapland).

Tickets and booking

VR

Online shop of the Finish State Railways VR.

Route 3.2

Turku to Stockholm

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To travel by ferry from Turku to Stockholm, book the direct day or night ferry. One daily departure in Stockholm at morning and one at evening. The journey to Stockholm takes about 10 hours. Ticket prices start from 12 Euro for the day ferry.

The Turku to Stockholm ferry is usually the cheaper one (especially the day connection) compared to the Helsinki to Stockholm overnight ferry.

The ticket prices depends on the day you travel. Find the ferry-schedule and ticket fares via our booking links.

Tickets and booking

Ferryhopper

Excellent customer service! Buy your ferry ticket online from Ferryhopper. They offer an excellent service and a wide selection of ferry routes worldwide.

Tallink Silja Line

Online shop of Tallink Silja Line. Tickets to travel by ferry between Stockholm, Helsinki, Turku, Tallinn, Riga and the Aland Islands.

Viking Line

Online shop of Viking Line. Tickets to travel by ferry between Stockholm, Helsinki, Turku, Tallinn and the Aaland Islands.