Travemünde–Helsinki ferry: all questions

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.

Right at Skandinavienkai in the long-term car park for €9 a day (number-plate recognition, pay at the machine, via EasyPark or online).

By bus from Lübeck Hbf/ZOB or Travemünde Strand to “Skandinavienkai Terminal”, or by taxi. From Skandinavienkai station it is about 2.5 km.

By bus 90A directly to the central railway station, or bus 90 to Vuosaari metro station and on by metro.

Yes, the ships have a sauna, plus restaurant, café, bar and shop.

No, the vehicle decks are closed during the crossing. Take everything for two nights to your cabin.

Only in summer and limited, on decks 11 and 12, for travellers aged 13 and over.

We don’t sell tickets. “Book” leads to our partner Direct Ferries, where your contract is with Direct Ferries or Finnlines. We may earn a commission; your price stays the same.