Kapellskär - Naantali
Crossing approx. 9 hours 25 minutes
Port near Norrtälje
Ferries from Kapellskär
The ferry port beyond Norrtälje for crossings to Finland and Åland
- 2 sailings daily to Naantali
- Åland in about 3.5 hrs
- First hour of parking free
Popular routes
The most-booked routes from Kapellskär.
Prices for a car incl. driver, one way
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Kapellskär route map
All ferry routes from Kapellskär
All ferry routes from Kapellskär on one map. Click a route for details.
- Finnlines
- DFDS
- Tallink & Silja Line
Finnlines 9 hours 25 minutes
Check prices Finnlines 3 hours 15 minutes
Check prices Tallink & Silja Line 6 hours 45 minutes
Check prices DFDS 9 hours 30 minutes
Check prices Tallink & Silja Line 10 hours
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Ferries from Kapellskär
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From Kapellskär to Finland and Åland
Kapellskär is the alternative to the terminals in central Stockholm if you are heading for south-west Finland or Åland. The ferries sail right through the Åland archipelago and dock near Turku. For Helsinki, though, you sail from Stockholm itself.
Kapellskär - Naantali
Finnlines sails twice a day from Kapellskär to Naantali. The route is served by Finnsirius and Finncanopus, with cabins, restaurants and a sauna. The crossing takes about eight to nine hours, and the ships call at Långnäs on Åland on the way. Naantali is in the Turku region on Finland's south-west coast. Everything about the route is on Kapellskär - Naantali.
Kapellskär - Långnäs
After about three and a half hours the ferries dock at Långnäs on Åland. If the islands are your destination, get off here: Mariehamn is about 30 kilometres away, roughly half an hour by car. Parking at the port is free. The other ferries to Åland are listed on Ferry to Åland.
From Kapellskär to Estonia
Kapellskär - Paldiski
DFDS links Kapellskär with Paldiski, west of Tallinn, with one sailing on almost every day of the week. The crossing takes about ten hours. For Finland it is a detour, but one you can combine with a tour of the Baltic states: from Tallinn you cross to Helsinki on Tallinn - Helsinki in about two hours.
Terminal & check-in
The address of the Finnlines terminal is Kapellskär, 760 15 Gräddö. It is open daily from 06:00 to 22:00, but is only staffed during check-in. Check-in opens two hours before departure and closes one hour before. At check-in you can pay by card only.
With a vehicle, follow sign C to the check-in lanes. On foot, follow sign B into the terminal, from where a bus takes you to the ship. The terminal has a waiting hall and a lift, and you can borrow a wheelchair. The DFDS ferries are reached via entrance A.
Getting there & parking
From Stockholm, take the E18 towards Norrtälje, then follow the signs for Hamn and Kapellskär. From Arlanda, Uppsala or Gävle, take road 77 to Norrtälje. Without a car, take SL bus routes 631 and 631X, which run from Stockholm via Norrtälje to the port.
The car park is at entrance B. The first hour is free with a parking disc; after that you pay by card, app or text message. You can leave your car there for a maximum of 14 days.
Onward travel from Naantali and Långnäs
In Naantali a shuttle bus takes foot passengers from the ship to the terminal. From there you are quickly in Turku, the starting point for onward travel towards Helsinki. In Långnäs you take the road to Mariehamn, Åland's only town, and on across the islands.
Which route is right for me?
- To Turku and south-west Finland: Kapellskär - Naantali, twice a day with Finnlines.
- More sailings to Turku: Stockholm - Turku leaves from central Stockholm several times a day.
- Straight to Helsinki: Stockholm - Helsinki overnight with Viking Line or Tallink Silja.
- Åland only: Kapellskär - Långnäs, or from Grisslehamn to Eckerö in about two hours; both are on Ferry to Åland.
Compare fares in the price guide; the departures are in the timetable.
Kapellskär port FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers about the ferries from Kapellskär.
Which ferries sail from Kapellskär? +
How early do I need to be at the terminal in Kapellskär? +
With Finnlines, check-in opens two hours before departure and closes one hour before. With a vehicle, follow sign C; on foot, follow sign B to the terminal, where a bus takes you to the ship. At check-in you can pay by card only. The timetable shows the departure times.
How do I get to Kapellskär without a car? +
SL bus routes 631 and 631X run from Stockholm via Norrtälje to the port. The terminal is open daily from 06:00 to 22:00, but is only staffed during check-in.
Can I park at the port of Kapellskär? +
Yes, in the car park at entrance B. The first hour is free with a parking disc; after that you pay by card, app or text message. You may not park there for more than 14 days. Travelling by motorhome? You will find tips in Taking a motorhome to Finland.
Can I take my dog from Kapellskär? +
Yes, dogs and cats travel on the Finnlines ferries. A pet cabin is required on evening sailings, but not on daytime sailings. Outside the cabin, pets must be kept on a lead. Find out more in Taking your dog to Finland, and see fares in the price guide.