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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Västerås to Helsinki
Cheapest price
€142
Average price
€159
Fastest journey
16 h 40 m
Average duration
16 h 50 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
471 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Västerås to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Västerås to Helsinki will cost around €159 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €142.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Västerås for Helsinki on Tue, Aug 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 11 the direct ferries cover the 471 km distance in an average of 16 h 50 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 16 h 40 m .
On Tue, Aug 11 the slowest ferries will take 17 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Tallink Silja4:30 PM17h00Stockholm Värtahamnen10:30 AMOlympia Terminal€1421One-way0 transfers
Viking Line4:30 PM16h40Stockholm Stadsgården10:10 AMHelsinki (Katajanokka Terminal)€1751One-way0 transfers
- Viking Line4:30 PM16h40Stockholm Stadsgården10:10 AMHelsinki (Katajanokka Terminal)€1751One-way0 transfers
- Tallink Silja4:30 PM17h00Stockholm Värtahamnen10:30 AMOlympia Terminal€1421One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and ferry for Västerås to Helsinki
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Västerås to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €203.
Distance: 254 nautical miles (471 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€16 Average price Cheapest | €89 Average price | €203 Average price |
17h 54m Average total duration 16h 54m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 41h 45m Average total duration 41h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Västerås to Helsinki Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 16h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Tallink Silja | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 17h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 17h10 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 16h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Tallink Silja | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 17h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 16h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Västerås to Helsinki ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Västerås to Helsinki ferries for today, Monday, August 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Line | 4:30 PM Stockholm Stadsgården | 16h40 | 10:10 AM Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tallink Silja | 4:30 PM Stockholm Värtahamnen | 17h00 | 10:30 AM Olympia Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs VIKING LINE?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for VIKING LINE, but also compare tickets for the likes of TALLINK to find the best option for your trip from Västerås to Helsinki.
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Why book with Omio over Ferryhopper, Rome2rio or Directferries?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of TALLINK to find the best option for your trip from Västerås to Helsinki.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, flight and ferry to find the ideal travel option from Västerås to Helsinki.
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Västerås to Helsinki
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Ferries from Västerås to Helsinki run on average 2 times per day, taking around 16h 54m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 16:00, the last at 18:10. The fastest ferry covers the 254 nautical miles (471 km) distance in 16h 40m. There are 4 sailings per week. Ferries from Västerås to Helsinki are available to foot passengers.
Distance 254 nautical miles (471 km) |
Average sailing duration 16h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 16h 40m |
First ferry 4:00 PM |
Last ferry 6:10 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Ferry operators: VIKING LINE, TALLINK from Västerås to HelsinkiYou can travel by ferry between Västerås to Helsinki with VIKING LINE, TALLINK for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Västerås to Helsinki
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Västerås to Helsinki by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Helsinki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Västerås to Helsinki
Most Västerås to Helsinki ferries use the Stockholm Värtahamnen to Port of Helsinki (Olympia Terminal) port pair, with some services arriving at Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal). Use this guide to compare Västerås and Helsinki ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Helsinki port do ferries from Västerås arrive at?
Getting to Port of Helsinki (Olympia Terminal) from Helsinki city centre
Port of Helsinki (Olympia Terminal) is 1 km from Helsinki city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Helsinki (Olympia Terminal) port facilities and services
Port of Helsinki (Olympia Terminal) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafe Ursula (0.5km), Ravintola Nokka (0.8km), Restaurant Saaristo (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Helsinki (Olympia Terminal).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Helsinki (Olympia Terminal): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Port of Helsinki (Olympia Terminal): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Helsinki (Olympia Terminal).
Getting to Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal) from Helsinki city centre
Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal) is 1 km from Helsinki city centre. Public transport options include:
Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal) port facilities and services
Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Johan & Nyström (0.3km), Ravintola Nokka (0.4km), Holiday Bar (0.6km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available inside the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal).
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