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Uusimaa ferry routes & schedules
Uusimaa is Finland's southern coastal region around Helsinki, and its ferries are a mix of city and archipelago. Public harbour boats link the capital with the sea-fortress island of Suomenlinna and the leafy islands of its inner archipelago, part of everyday Helsinki life on the water.
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About
Ferry travel in Uusimaa
Helsinki on the water
The best-known service is the frequent public ferry to Suomenlinna, the UNESCO-listed island fortress off Helsinki, which runs year-round on the city's HSL public-transport ticket — a genuine commute for residents and a short hop for visitors. Seasonal boats add links to other inner-archipelago islands through the summer. These are foot-passenger services; our guide on the difference between foot-passenger and car ferries is a handy primer.
Quays
Ferry quays in Uusimaa
9 quays with published connections. Open a quay for every route that calls there.
At a glance
Which Uusimaa crossings run most often?
The busiest published crossings, ranked by number of listed sailings.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suomenlinna, päälait → Kauppatori | 15m | 80 / wk | 1 |
| Kauppatori → Suomenlinna, päälait | 15m | 79 / wk | 1 |
| Kruunuvuorenranta → Meritullintori | 15m | 20 / wk | 1 |
| Meritullintori → Kruunuvuorenranta | 15m | 19 / wk | 1 |
| Katajanokka → Suomenlinna, huoltol | 15m | 8 / wk | 1 |
| Suomenlinna, huoltol → Katajanokka | 15m | 8 / wk | 1 |
| Helsinki → Travemünde | 31h | 1 / wk | 1 |
Timetables
Ferry routes in Uusimaa
7 routes departing Uusimaa.
Helsinki1 route
Katajanokka1 route
Kauppatori1 route
Kruunuvuorenranta1 route
Meritullintori1 route
Suomenlinna, huoltol1 route
Suomenlinna, päälait1 route
Operators
Who runs the ferries in Uusimaa?
Guides
Planning ferry travel in Uusimaa
Practical guides to fares, booking and the crossings worth building a trip around.
- Foot Passenger vs Taking the Car: Which Should You Choose?When it's worth bringing the car onto the ferry and when you're better off as a foot passenger — cost, convenience and what waits on the other side.
- How to Read a Ferry TimetableDeparture times, crossing duration, operating days and seasonal changes — how to decode a ferry schedule and never miss a sailing.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Suomenlinna from Helsinki?
Take the public HSL ferry from Helsinki's Market Square (Kauppatori). It runs year-round, frequently, and is used on an ordinary HSL public-transport ticket — the same as the city's trams and buses — making Suomenlinna one of the easiest island trips in the Nordics.
How many ferry routes are there in Uusimaa?
Uusimaa has 8 ferry and express-boat connections across 9 quays. Each route page lists the timetable, crossing time and operator.
Who operates ferries in Uusimaa?
Boat and ferry services in Uusimaa are run by 2 operators, including Finnlines and HSL Ferries (Helsinki). Most are part of Finland's county public-transport network.
How long are ferry crossings in Uusimaa?
Across Uusimaa's active crossings the average sailing takes about 19m, while the longest runs roughly 31h. Each route page shows the exact duration.
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Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated August 23, 2026.