Travemünde Helsinki ferry –
31 h from €179
The direct ferry between Germany and Finland: Finnlines sails once a day in each direction. Timetable, fares from our daily check and booking in one place.
Travemünde–Helsinki ferry: sailings of the coming days
One sailing a day in each direction. Fares from our daily check – “Book” opens the price search with your date.
| Date | Departs Travemünde | Arrives Helsinki | Duration | Ship | Fare from / person | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 24 Oct | 02:30 | 09:00 +1 day | 30 h 30 min | Finnlady | €291* | Book |
| Sun 25 Oct | 02:00 | 09:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnmaid | €391* | Book |
| Mon 26 Oct | 02:00 | 10:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnlines | €391* | Book |
| Tue 27 Oct | 02:00 | 10:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnlines | €332* | Book |
| Wed 28 Oct | 02:00 | 10:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnlines | €391* | Book |
| Thu 29 Oct | 02:00 | 10:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnlines | €332* | Book |
| Fri 30 Oct | 02:00 | 10:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnlines | €332* | Book |
| Sat 31 Oct | 02:30 | 10:00 +1 day | 30 h 30 min | Finnlines | – | Book |
| Sun 1 Nov | 02:00 | 10:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnlines | €391* | Book |
| Mon 2 Nov | 02:00 | 10:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnlines | €391* | Book |
| Tue 3 Nov CHEAPEST | 02:00 | 10:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnmaid | €179* | Book |
| Wed 4 Nov | 02:00 | 10:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnlines | €391* | Book |
Local time: departure in Travemünde German time, arrival in Helsinki Finnish time (one hour ahead).
| Date | Departs Helsinki | Arrives Travemünde | Duration | Ship | Fare from / person | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 15:00 | 21:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnlines | €472* | Book |
| Sat 24 Oct | 15:00 | 20:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnlines | €447* | Book |
| Sun 25 Oct CHEAPEST | 15:00 | 21:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnlines | €302* | Book |
| Mon 26 Oct | 15:00 | 21:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnlines | €332* | Book |
| Tue 27 Oct | 15:00 | 21:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnstar | €332* | Book |
| Wed 28 Oct | 15:00 | 21:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnlady | €385* | Book |
| Thu 29 Oct | 15:00 | 21:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnmaid | €587* | Book |
| Fri 30 Oct | 15:00 | 21:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnlines | €332* | Book |
| Sat 31 Oct | 15:00 | 21:00 +1 day | 31 h | Finnlines | €341* | Book |
Local time: departure in Helsinki Finnish time, arrival in Travemünde German time (one hour behind).
* Lowest fare per person our daily check found for the sailing (checked on that day). The price on the booking page is binding.
The direct ferry between Germany and Finland
About 1,100 kilometres across the Baltic: between Skandinavienkai in Travemünde and Vuosaari Harbour in eastern Helsinki, Finnlines runs the only direct passenger ferry between Germany and Finland – once a day in each direction.
Instead of driving about 1,000 kilometres through Denmark and Sweden and taking a second ferry, you drive onto the ship in Travemünde and arrive in Finland rested after two nights on board.
How long is the ferry from Travemünde to Helsinki?
According to the timetables in our archive the crossing takes about 31 h. The ferry leaves Travemünde in the middle of the night (usually 02:00), with check-in the evening before, and arrives in Helsinki the next morning. Back from Helsinki it sails in the afternoon and reaches Travemünde the following evening.
| Direction | Departs → arrives (local time) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Travemünde → Helsinki | 02:00 → 10:00 (next day) | 31 h |
| Helsinki → Travemünde | 15:00 → 21:00 (next day) | 31 h |
Finland is one hour ahead of Germany – all times are local. Based on the sailings in our archive for the next 14 days.
Finnlady, Finnmaid, Finnstar – three sister ships
Three identical Finnlines ferries sail the route. Cabins, restaurant and facilities are the same on all three.
Finnlady
Star-class sister ship. Cabins from inside cabins to suites, pet cabins, restaurant, café, shop and sauna.
Finnmaid
Same facilities as Finnlady. Your booking shows which ship sails on your day – our timetable names it as soon as it is known.
Finnstar
The third ship on the route. Cabins with private bathroom, restaurant and outer decks for the day at sea.
How much is the Travemünde–Helsinki ferry?
In our archive of the next 14 days fares start at about €179 per person. Depending on the search a cabin is included – the norm with two nights on board. Vehicle, cabin grade and meals change the final price; the price search shows the exact fare for your day.
| Direction | From / person | Typical / person |
|---|---|---|
| Travemünde → Helsinki | €179 | €391 |
| Helsinki → Travemünde | €302 | €341 |
Values from our daily check. All fares day by day.
Direct ferry or via Sweden – which is better?
Both ways lead to Finland. This is how they differ.
Verdict: Via Sweden you drive about 1,000 km yourself and change twice, but you see more on the way. The direct ferry is the relaxed choice – especially with a motorhome, children or a dog.
Tips for every traveller
- Book a cabin for everyone – you spend two nights on board.
- Check-in in Travemünde opens at 20:30 the evening before.
- Pack games and books for the day at sea.
- Every child needs their own ID or passport.
- Give exact length and height when booking.
- Vehicles over 3.8 m check in at the Hafenhaus.
- No toll bridges on the way.
- From Helsinki straight to the Lakeland or Lapland.
- A pet cabin is mandatory and booked with your ticket.
- Dogs may not stay in the car.
- Tapeworm treatment for Finland: 24–120 h before arrival.
- Pet relief areas on deck 7.
- Foot passengers check in in Travemünde before 23:00.
- From Skandinavienkai station it is about 2.5 km – take a bus or taxi.
- In Helsinki a shuttle bus runs from the terminal to the ship.
- Vuosaari is about 18 km from the city centre.
How to get the cheapest ticket
- Compare several days in the timetable – fares vary a lot.
- Book early for July and August; vehicle spaces and cabins run out.
- An inside cabin is enough for most; an outside cabin is nice for the day at sea.
- Ask for outbound and return together.
Check-in in Travemünde
- Check-in opens at 20:30 the evening before and closes 2 hours before departure.
- Need power for your vehicle? Check in by 23:30.
- Parking at the port: €9 per day, number-plate recognition.
- All about Travemünde port
ID
- EU citizens travel with a valid passport or national ID card.
- Children need their own document.
- Finland is in Schengen; checks are possible.
Which cabin for 31 hours?
- All cabins have shower and WC.
- Inside and outside cabins for 2–4 people, plus LUX cabins and suites.
- Recliner seats only in summer (decks 11/12, age 13+).
- Cabins at a glance
Two nights and a day at sea
On the long crossing you have everything on board: a cabin with private bathroom, restaurant, café, bar, shop, sauna and outer decks. Many use the day at sea to read, work or simply rest.
Meal packages are included in the suites; otherwise you add them or eat à la carte. There are play options for children.
Frequently asked questions about the Travemünde Helsinki ferry
About 31 h. The ferry leaves Travemünde at night (usually 02:00, check-in from 20:30 the evening before) and arrives in Helsinki-Vuosaari the next morning at 10:00 Finnish time. Back from Helsinki at 15:00, arriving in Travemünde the next evening around 21:00.
Finnlines, with the three sister ships Finnlady, Finnmaid and Finnstar. There is one sailing a day in each direction.
In our archive of the next 14 days from about €179 per person, with a cabin depending on the search. Vehicle, cabin and meals set the final price – the price search shows it for your date.
With two nights on board almost everyone books a cabin. Finnlines offers recliner seats only in summer (decks 11 and 12, age 13+). With a pet, a pet cabin is mandatory.
At Vuosaari Harbour in eastern Helsinki, about 18 km from the centre, at the Hansa Terminal. The ferries to Stockholm and Tallinn leave from the city centre instead.
Check-in at Skandinavienkai opens at 20:30 the evening before and closes 2 hours before departure. Foot passengers check in before 23:00, vehicles needing power by 23:30.
Yes, in a pet cabin (up to two pets per cabin) that must be declared when booking. Dogs may not stay in the car. For Finland your dog needs a tapeworm treatment by a vet 24 to 120 hours before arrival – with a 31-hour crossing, plan it in time before departure.
EU citizens can travel with a valid passport or national ID card. Children need their own document. Citizens of other countries need a valid passport and any visa required.
Via Denmark and Sweden you drive about 1,000 km to Stockholm and then take the overnight ferry to Helsinki – about two days with several changes. The direct ferry is more relaxed, especially with a motorhome, children or a dog.