Writer: Helena Bergström
Which ferries go from Sweden to Europe? The answer is that there are a lot of ferry lines to choose from when travelling in Europe. We offer you a ferry guide, with the ferries you can choose from Sweden to our European neighbours.
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Which ferries run from Sweden to Europe?
We've sometimes been asked which ferries run from Sweden to Europe. In fact, there are more routes than you might realise. We've tried to bring most of them together here in this ferry guide.
How to choose which ferry to take?
Of course, the best ferry and route to choose depends on many different factors. For example, you might consider:
- Where am I travelling from?
- Where am I going?
- Do I have vehicles with me?
- What season/month/day of the week/time of day do I want to travel?
- What service do I want?
- What am I prepared to pay?
We recommend looking up a few suitable options in our ferry guide and then visiting the shipping companies' own websites to compare current offers and prices.
Which ferries run from Sweden to Finland?
When you want to take a ferry from Sweden to Finland, there are several options. Finnlines' two new ferries - Finnsirius and Finncanopus - are super stylish and modern, and perhaps best suited to those travelling by vehicle.
Viking Line and Tallink Silja Line also have nice ships and are good and pleasant options even for those travelling without a vehicle - often with entertainment and different themes. Wasaline can be an excellent choice if you live in the northern part of the country.
- Finnlines: Kapellskär - Långnäs (Åland) - Naantali
- Tallink Silja Line: Stockholm - Helsinki
- Tallink Silja Line: Stockholm - Turku
- Viking Line: Stockholm - Helsinki
- Viking Line: Stockholm - Turku
- Wasaline: Umeå - Vaasa
Report on ferry journeys Sweden - Finland
Which ferries run from Sweden to Åland?
Eckerölinjen is a popular line that runs between Grisslehamn and Eckerö. Tallink Silja Line and Viking Line are good alternatives for those who want to go directly to Mariehamn. Finnlines is another option, which may be suitable for those travelling by car or motorhome.
- The Ecker oil line: Grisslehamn - Eckerö
- Finnlines: Kapellskär - Långnäs (Åland) - Naantali
- Tallink Silja Line: Stockholm - Mariehahamn
- Viking Line: Stockholm - Mariehamn/Långnäs
Report on ferry journeys Sweden - Åland
Which ferries run from Sweden to Estonia?
If you want to travel by ferry to Estonia, you can either travel Stockholm-Tallinn, with Viking Line or Tallink Silja Line, or you can travel Kapellskär-Paldiski with Tallink Silja Line or DFDS. Please note that not all lines may operate in all seasons.
- DFDS: Kapellskär - Paldiski
- Tallink Silja Line: Stockholm - Tallinn
- Tallink Silja Line: Kapellskär - Paldiski
- Viking Line: Stockholm - Tallinn
Report on ferry journeys Sweden - Estonia
Which ferries run from Sweden to Latvia?
If you want to travel by ferry from Sweden to Latvia, Stena Line usually operates the Nynäshamn - Ventspils route. On occasional dates, cruises to Riga are also organised with Viking Line and Birka Gotland.
- Birka Gotland: Stockholm - Riga (special cruise, few dates only)
- Stena Line: Nynäshamn - Ventspils
- Viking Line: Stockholm - Riga (special cruise, few dates only)
Which ferries run from Sweden to Lithuania?
If you want to travel by ferry from Sweden to Lithuania, you can start from Karlshamn or Trelleborg. Regardless of the departure point, and regardless of the company, you will end up in Klaipeda. The two companies that operate are DFDS and TT-Line.
- DFDS: Karlshamn - Klaipeda
- TT Line: Karlshamn - Klaipeda
- TT Line: Trelleborg - Klaipeda
Which ferries run from Sweden to Poland?
When travelling by ferry from Sweden to Poland, you have many options. There are five companies operating and departure points are Nynäshamn, Karlskrona, Trelleborg, Ystad or Malmö.
- Finnlines: Malmö - Swinoujscie
- Polar Ferries: Nynäshamn - Gdansk
- Polar Ferries: Ystad - Swinoujscie
- Stena Line: Karlskrona - Gdyna
- Unity Line: Ystad - Swinoujscie
- Unity Line: Trelleborg - Swinoujscie
- TT Line: Trelleborg - Swinoujscie
Report on ferry journeys Sweden - Poland
Which ferries run from Sweden to Germany?
Are you planning to take a ferry to Germany? Then there are also several options. If you are travelling directly from Sweden, you can choose to start your journey in Gothenburg, Malmö or Trelleborg. Ferries also run from Denmark to Germany.
- Finnlines: Malmö - Travemünde
- Stena Line: Gothenburg - Kiel
- Stena Line: Trelleborg - Rostock
- TT Line: Trelleborg - Travemünde
- TT Line: Trelleborg - Rostock
Report on ferry journeys Sweden - Germany
Which ferries run from Sweden to Denmark?
Want to take a ferry from Sweden to Denmark? The Öresund Line is a fast and convenient line that runs between Helsingborg and Helsingör. Other good options are Stena Line's lines that start from Gothenburg or Halmstad.
- Birka Gotland: Cruise to Bornholm and Visby (special cruise, few dates only)
- Bornholmslinjen: Ystad - Rönne
- Stena Line: Gothenburg - Hamina
- Stena Line: Halmstad - Grenå
- The Öresund Line: Helsingborg - Helsingör
Which ferries run from Sweden to Norway?
You can often travel to Norway by land, but there is also a ferry that runs from Strömstad in Sweden to Sandefjord in Norway. The crossing takes 2.5 hours.
- ColourLine: Strömstad-Sandefjord
Specialised cruises
In addition to the regular ferry crossings, a number of different speciality and themed cruises are offered. Shipping companies offering themed cruises include:
- Birka Gotland - For example: Riga, Bornholm, Archipelago Cruise, Spa Cruise, Dance Band Cruise and more.
- Tallink Silja Line - For example: Spa Cruise, Bubble Cruise, Party Cruise, Craft Festival and more.
- Viking Line - For example: Spa cruises, Food and drink cruises, Dance band week and more.
Report on speciality cruises
Which ferries run from Sweden to Europe?
We have basically tried to collect all ferries travelling from Sweden to Europe. Have we missed any? Please let us know! How do you prefer to travel when you go to Europe? Do you have a favourite ferry?
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Snows says:
Overall, I think there is good ferry transport to many countries from Sweden. Convenient for us who drive.
03 June 2025 - 8:46
Helena says:
Yes, there are quite a few routes actually!
04 June 2025 - 11:42
eval8 says:
It is good that there is a ferry service!
03 June 2025 - 9:48
Hanneles book paradise says:
So many ferries, now her daughter wants to go to Finland where she has never been, her daughter has been there a couple of times.
03 June 2025 - 10:49
Channal says:
Hi Helena! Wow what you have collected different ferries from Sweden! I am a little eager to go to Helsinki. Have never been there. Will look at a cruise.
The Gotland ferry is the one I have travelled most times! Nådendals, Åland, Helsingör I have travelled... hmm do not remember any more,
KRAM to you! Anna
03 June 2025 - 13:39
Helena says:
Helsinki is a nice city!
04 June 2025 - 11:42
BP says:
What a great job you have done!
All ferry lines in one place. Hope more people use your complete guide this summer. Well done!
03 June 2025 - 21:43
Helena says:
Great if it is appreciated! 🙂
04 June 2025 - 11:43
Ditte says:
It's great that there are so many options, even for those without a car.
A good thing is that Birka Gotland has tickets where you can go with the ship one day from Stockholm, go ashore in Visby, stay on Gotland and later go back to Stockholm with a suitable departure. We tried it last year and so much nicer than the regular ferry from Nynäshamn. Perfect as we don't have a car with us.
03 June 2025 - 22:22
Helena says:
Great tips Ditte! We haven't had time to try Birka Gotland yet ...
04 June 2025 - 11:44
Only British says:
Not to be forgotten to Denmark is also Ystad-Rønne. There is also a ferry to Germany from there if you want to combine it with Bornholm.
04 June 2025 - 11:16
Helena says:
Thanks for the great complement! I'll add it to the list! 🙂
04 June 2025 - 11:44
Lillan Child says:
Vilken bra guide! Vi har tittat runt på nätet efter färja till England eller Skottland, men har inte lyckats hitta någon.
05 June 2025 - 16:55