Guide
Ferry Denmark - Finland
The route through Sweden and the alternative via Germany
- 20 min from Helsingør to Helsingborg
- 5 connecting ferries from Sweden
- Alternative from Rødby via Travemünde
Ferries from Denmark to Finland
The ferries to Sweden and the connections to Finland.
Prices for a car incl. driver, one way
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Route map
The routes from Denmark to Finland via Sweden and via Germany on one map. Click a route for details.
- Stena Line
- Scandlines
- Finnlines
- Øresundslinjen
- Tallink & Silja Line
- Viking Line
- Eckerö Linjen
- Wasaline
Øresundslinjen 20 minutes
Check prices Stena Line 3 hours 45 minutes
Check prices Scandlines 44 minutes
Check prices Finnlines 31 hours 30 minutes
Check prices Tallink & Silja Line 17 hours
Check prices Viking Line 17 hours 10 minutes
Check prices Viking Line 10 hours 35 minutes
Check prices Tallink & Silja Line 10 hours 30 minutes
Check prices Finnlines 9 hours 25 minutes
Check prices Eckerö Linjen 2 hours
Check prices Wasaline 3 hours 45 minutes
Check prices Routes and alternatives
From Denmark to Finland
Table of Contents
No direct ferry to Finland
No ferry sails from any Danish port to Finland or Åland. So you travel in two stages: first to Sweden, then by ferry across the Baltic. Which route suits you depends on where in Denmark you start and where in Finland you are heading.
From Denmark to Sweden
From Zealand, two routes lead to southern Sweden. From Copenhagen you drive over the Øresund Bridge to Malmö. Further north, the ferry from Helsingør to Helsingborg crosses in 20 minutes, with 50 to 55 sailings a day.
From Jutland, Frederikshavn is the shorter route. Stena Line sails four to five times a day to Göteborg on Sweden's west coast in just under four hours.
On to Finland
In Sweden you drive to one of the ports on the east coast. From there, five ferry routes lead to Finland and Åland:
- Stockholm - Helsinki: Viking Line and Tallink Silja overnight in about 16 to 18 hours, calling at Åland.
- Stockholm - Turku: up to three times a day in about eleven hours through the archipelago.
- Kapellskär - Naantali: Finnlines twice a day in eight to nine hours, from the port beyond Norrtälje (Ferries from Kapellskär).
- Grisslehamn - Eckerö: Eckerö Linjen to Åland in about two hours (Ferry to Åland).
- Umeå - Vaasa: Wasaline across the Kvarken in about four hours, good for central and northern Finland.
Via Germany
If you want to avoid driving through Sweden, head south. From Rødby on Lolland, Scandlines takes you to Puttgarden on Fehmarn in 45 minutes, more than 30 times a day. From there you continue to Travemünde, where Finnlines sails daily to Helsinki in about 30 hours. Everything about the direct ferry is on Travemünde - Helsinki and Ferry Germany - Finland.
Which route is right for me?
- From Copenhagen and Zealand: over the Øresund Bridge or Helsingør - Helsingborg, then on from Stockholm.
- From Jutland: Frederikshavn - Göteborg and through Sweden to Stockholm or Kapellskär.
- To central or northern Finland: through Sweden to Umeå and with Wasaline to Vaasa.
- Without a long drive: Rødby - Puttgarden and the direct ferry from Travemünde.
The timetable shows the departures for your travel date, and you can compare fares in the price guide.
Denmark - Finland FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers about travelling from Denmark to Finland.
Is there a ferry from Denmark to Finland? +
No, there is no ferry between Denmark and Finland, not even to Åland. You drive through Sweden and take one of the ferries to Finland there. Alternatively, you can go via Germany to the direct ferry from Travemünde.
How do I get from Copenhagen to Helsinki? +
From Copenhagen you cross into Sweden and continue to Stockholm. From there, Viking Line and Tallink Silja sail overnight to Helsinki every day. If you would rather go to Turku, take the ferry from Stockholm to Turku or from Kapellskär to Naantali.
How long does the journey from Denmark to Finland take? +
The ferry from Helsingør to Helsingborg takes 20 minutes. From Stockholm the crossing to Helsinki takes about 16 to 18 hours, and to Turku about eleven hours. On top of that comes the drive through Sweden. The timetable shows the departures.
Can I drive a motorhome from Denmark to Finland? +
Yes. When you book, give the length and height including anything mounted on the vehicle, as the fare depends on them. A cabin is worth it on the overnight ferries from Stockholm. Booking tips are in Taking a motorhome to Finland.
Can I take my dog? +
Yes. To enter Finland your dog needs a tapeworm treatment, plus a microchip, rabies vaccination and pet passport. The rules on the ferries are in Taking your dog to Finland.
Ready for Finland?
Choose your connecting ferry to Finland and check departures and prices for your travel date.