Ferries to Sweden

Sailing information for ferries to Sweden

There are 83 ferry routes to and from Sweden, connecting 19 ports and operated by Tallink Silja, Viking Line, DFDS Seaways, Stena Line, Oresundslinjen and Color Line. Fares start from £6.95 on the Helsingborg to Helsingor crossing.

The quickest way to reach Sweden by sea is Helsingborg to Helsingor, which takes just 20m. Longer overnight crossings usually work out cheaper per mile and save you a night's accommodation.

Compare every operator sailing to Sweden in one search. We show the full price including your vehicle, so what you see is what you pay.

How long is the ferry to Sweden?

Crossing times vary widely by route. The quickest is Helsingborg to Helsingor at around 20m. Longer overnight sailings take considerably more time but include a cabin, which often works out cheaper than a crossing plus a hotel.

Sweden ferry operators

Tallink Silja, Viking Line, DFDS Seaways, Stena Line, Oresundslinjen, Color Line, TT Line and Finnlines and 8 others serve Sweden. Each sets its own fares and timetable, so comparing them side by side is the single most reliable way to cut the cost of the crossing.

• Tallink Silja
• Viking Line
• DFDS Seaways
• Stena Line
• Oresundslinjen
• Color Line
• TT Line
• Finnlines
• Bornholmslinjen
• POLSCA Baltic Ferries

Sweden ferry ports

There are 19 ferry ports in Sweden. The busiest are listed below, each with a full guide to check-in, parking and onward travel.

• Ferry to Stockholm, 16 routes
• Ferry to Visby, 12 routes
• Ferry to Nynashamn, 10 routes
• Ferry to Trelleborg, 10 routes
• Ferry to Gothenburg, 6 routes
• Ferry to Ystad, 4 routes
• Ferry to Karlshamn, 4 routes
• Ferry to Malmo, 4 routes
• Ferry to Karlskrona, 2 routes
• Ferry to Helsingborg, 2 routes

Can you take a car on the ferry to Sweden?

Yes. 61 of the 83 routes serving Sweden carry vehicles. Tick “taking a vehicle” when you search and every fare shown will already include your car, so the comparison is like for like.

When is the cheapest time to sail to Sweden?

Fares track demand rather than a fixed price list. Midweek departures and the first sailing of the day are consistently cheaper, while July and August weekends carry the largest premium. Booking six or more weeks ahead typically saves 30–50% against the same sailing booked in the final week.