Kapellskar – Naantali

Key Facts

Crossing time

8h 25min – 8h 30min

Frequency

2x daily

Operator

Finnlines

Departures

10:30 – 21:45

Car transport

Yes

Route Overview

The Kapellskär–Naantali ferry is an overnight crossing from the Swedish mainland to southwestern Finland, taking roughly 11–12 hours. Viking Line runs this service, arriving at Naantali, a historic coastal town about 15 km west of Turku. It's a practical alternative to the Helsinki routes for those heading to the Turku region. Departures are typically in the evening, arriving early the following morning — a good fit for motorists wanting a full day on the Finnish road network. Book cabins well ahead for summer sailings.

Operators & Schedule

The route is operated by Viking Line with large cruise ferries suited to overnight Baltic travel. The company has run Sweden–Finland routes since the 1950s and is one of the most established names on this corridor.

Onboard Services

Viking Line's cruise ferries offer multiple dining options (buffet restaurant, à la carte and cafeteria), a duty-free shop, live entertainment, lounges and cabins in several categories. On an overnight crossing, booking both a cabin and dinner in advance makes a real difference to the journey.

Kapellskar

Kapellskär is a dedicated ferry port north of Stockholm, handling several Finland routes. Bus connections to Stockholm are regular, and vehicle check-in lanes are well organised for early-evening departures.

Naantali

Naantali is a small coastal town in southwestern Finland, known for its wooden old town quarter, a popular spa resort and as the home of Moomin World. Turku is 15 km away and the Finnish motorway network starts nearby.

Operating Ferry Companies

• Finnlines