Guide
Ferry Germany - Finland
The direct ferry from Travemünde and the routes from Rostock, Kiel and Hamburg
- 1 direct ferry, daily from Travemünde
- Around 30 hrs to Helsinki
- Alternatives from Rostock, Kiel, Hamburg
Ferries from Germany to Finland
The direct ferry and the main connecting ferries to Finland.
Prices for a car incl. driver, one way
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Route map
The direct ferry and the routes via Sweden and the Baltic states on one map. Click a route for details.
- Finnlines
- TT-Line
- Stena Line
- Scandlines
- DFDS
- Tallink & Silja Line
- Viking Line
- Eckerö Line
- Wasaline
Finnlines 31 hours 30 minutes
Check prices TT-Line 5 hours 30 minutes
Check prices Stena Line 5 hours 45 minutes
Check prices Scandlines 2 hours
Check prices Stena Line 15 hours 30 minutes
Check prices DFDS 20 hours
Check prices TT-Line 7 hours 30 minutes
Check prices Finnlines 8 hours 45 minutes
Check prices Scandlines 44 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 Tallink & Silja Line 2 hours
Check prices Eckerö Line 2 hours 15 minutes
Check prices Viking Line 2 hours 15 minutes
Check prices Wasaline 3 hours 45 minutes
Check prices Routes and alternatives
From Germany to Finland
Table of Contents
The direct ferry from Travemünde
The only ferry from Germany to Finland is run by Finnlines, once a day all year round, from Skandinavienkai in Lübeck-Travemünde to Vuosaari port in eastern Helsinki. The crossing takes about 30 hours, and you spend two nights on board. With a car, motorhome or dog, this is the easiest way to go: no change of ferry and no drive through Sweden. Check-in, ships and arrival are covered on Travemünde - Helsinki.
From Rostock
No ferry runs from Rostock to Finland. Stena Line and TT-Line sail several times a day to Trelleborg in southern Sweden, and the crossing takes about six hours. Alternatively, cross to Gedser with Scandlines in about two hours and drive through Denmark and over the Øresund Bridge into Sweden. From there you continue to one of the ferries to Finland.
From Kiel
There is no ferry to Finland from Kiel either, but there are two routes north. Stena Line sails daily to Göteborg on Sweden's west coast in just over 15 hours. DFDS sails almost daily to Klaipėda in Lithuania in about 20 hours. From there the road leads through Latvia and Estonia to Tallinn, where the ferry to Helsinki takes about two hours.
From Hamburg
No ferry runs from Hamburg to Finland. The port for the direct ferry to Helsinki is Travemünde, which you reach on the A1 motorway. From Travemünde, TT-Line also sails to Trelleborg and Finnlines to Malmö, both in about nine hours.
Via Denmark
If you would rather drive than spend a long time on the ship, take the ferry from Puttgarden on Fehmarn to Rødby. Scandlines sails more than 30 times a day, and the crossing takes 45 minutes. You then continue via Copenhagen and over the Øresund Bridge into Sweden. All the routes from Denmark are on Ferry Denmark - Finland.
The connecting ferry to Finland
Via Sweden or the Baltic states, the journey ends with a connecting ferry:
- 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; the port is beyond Norrtälje (Ferries from Kapellskär).
- Umeå - Vaasa: Wasaline across the Kvarken in about four hours, good for central and northern Finland.
- Tallinn - Helsinki: several times a day in about two hours, the connecting ferry for the route through the Baltic states.
Which route is right for me?
- Without a long drive: the direct ferry Travemünde - Helsinki.
- Touring Sweden on the way: Rostock or Travemünde to Trelleborg, then from Stockholm or Kapellskär to Finland.
- With a stop in the Baltic states: Kiel - Klaipėda and Tallinn - Helsinki.
- To central or northern Finland: through Sweden to Umeå and with Wasaline to Vaasa.
The timetable shows the departures for your travel date, and you can compare fares in the price guide.
Germany - Finland FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers about the ferry from Germany to Finland.
Is there a ferry from Rostock to Finland? +
No, there is no ferry from Rostock to Finland. You take the ferry to Trelleborg or to Gedser and drive through Sweden to a connecting ferry to Finland. The only direct ferry leaves from Travemünde.
Is there a ferry from Kiel to Finland? +
No. From Kiel you sail to Göteborg in Sweden or to Klaipėda in Lithuania. From Göteborg you drive through Sweden to the ferries to Finland; from Klaipėda you drive through the Baltic states to Tallinn and cross to Helsinki in about two hours.
How long does the ferry from Germany to Finland take? +
The direct ferry from Travemünde to Helsinki takes about 30 hours, and you spend two nights on board. Via Sweden or the Baltic states, add the drive to the connecting ferry and its crossing. The timetable shows the departures.
Can I drive a motorhome from Germany to Finland? +
Yes. The direct ferry from Travemünde takes motorhomes, and vehicles over 3.80 metres high check in at the port office. If you want to see Sweden on the way, go via Trelleborg and take one of the ferries from Stockholm or Kapellskär. Booking tips are in Taking a motorhome to Finland.
How much is the ferry from Germany to Finland? +
The price depends on your travel date, cabin, vehicle and the number of passengers. On the direct ferry, the cabin for two nights is the biggest cost. Via Sweden you pay for two ferries, but often save the cabin on the first leg. Compare current fares in the price guide.
Ready for Finland?
Compare the direct ferry with the routes through Sweden and check departures and prices for your travel date.