Finland
Suomenlinna, päälait to Kauppatori Ferry
Schedule, crossing time & sailings for 2026
Departs
Suomenlinna, päälait
Uusimaa
Arrives
Kauppatori
Uusimaa
HSL Ferries (Helsinki)At a glance
The Suomenlinna, päälait to Kauppatori ferry takes about 15m, with 80 listed sailings between 00:20 and 23:40. It is operated by HSL Ferries (Helsinki).
- First sailing
- 00:20
- Last sailing
- 23:40
- Sailings listed
- 80
- Crossing
- 15m
Suomenlinna, päälait to Kauppatori ferry timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:20 | 00:35 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 00:40 | 00:55 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 01:00 | 01:15 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 01:20 | 01:35 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 02:00 | 02:15 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 06:00 | 06:15 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 06:40 | 06:55 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 07:20 | 07:35 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 08:00 | 08:15 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 08:40 | 08:55 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 09:10 | 09:25 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 09:20 | 09:35 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 09:40 | 09:55 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 10:00 | 10:15 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 10:10 | 10:25 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 10:20 | 10:35 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Mon–Fri |
| 10:30 | 10:45 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 10:40 | 10:55 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Mon–Fri |
| 10:50 | 11:05 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 11:00 | 11:15 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 11:10 | 11:25 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 11:20 | 11:35 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 11:35 | 11:50 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 11:40 | 11:55 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 11:50 | 12:05 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 12:00 | 12:15 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Mon–Fri |
| 12:05 | 12:20 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 12:10 | 12:25 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 12:20 | 12:35 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 12:35 | 12:50 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 12:40 | 12:55 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 12:50 | 13:05 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 13:00 | 13:15 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 13:05 | 13:20 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 13:20 | 13:35 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 13:35 | 13:50 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 13:40 | 13:55 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 13:50 | 14:05 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 14:00 | 14:15 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 14:05 | 14:20 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 14:20 | 14:35 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 14:40 | 14:55 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 14:45 | 15:00 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 15:00 | 15:15 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 15:05 | 15:20 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 15:20 | 15:35 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 15:30 | 15:45 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 15:40 | 15:55 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 15:45 | 16:00 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 15:50 | 16:05 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Mon–Fri |
| 16:00 | 16:15 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 16:15 | 16:30 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 16:20 | 16:35 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 16:30 | 16:45 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 16:40 | 16:55 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 16:45 | 17:00 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 17:00 | 17:15 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 17:15 | 17:30 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 17:20 | 17:35 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 17:30 | 17:45 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 17:40 | 17:55 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 17:45 | 18:00 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 18:00 | 18:15 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 18:20 | 18:35 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 18:30 | 18:45 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Weekends |
| 18:40 | 18:55 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 19:00 | 19:15 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 19:20 | 19:35 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 19:40 | 19:55 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 20:00 | 20:15 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 20:20 | 20:35 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 20:40 | 20:55 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 21:00 | 21:15 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 21:20 | 21:35 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 21:40 | 21:55 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 22:00 | 22:15 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 22:20 | 22:35 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 22:40 | 22:55 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Mon–Fri |
| 23:00 | 23:15 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
| 23:40 | 23:55 | 15m | HSL Ferries (Helsinki) | Daily |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
About the Suomenlinna, päälait – Kauppatori crossing
Back from the fortress to Kauppatori, 15 minutes, 80 sailings a day — one more than the outbound direction. The last boat leaves late: the service runs until 02.20, which is what allows several hundred people to live on the islands year-round.
Nothing to buy on the island
There is no ticket sale on board and no vehicle-fee machine at Suomenlinna. If you drove across, the transport fee was paid at Kauppatori before you left; the receipt is checked on the crossing. Passenger tickets follow the ordinary HSL fare, valid across tram, bus and metro too.
Residents use a different gate
The terminal has a separate residents' gate, opened with a personal access tag issued by Suomenlinnan Liikenne for €5.05. It cannot be lent or passed on — anyone moving off the island returns it.
Winter
These are year-round crossings in a harbour that freezes. Ice can lengthen the passage and, in hard winters, alter the pattern — before 1952 the steamboats could not manage it at all, and people walked ice roads from Kaivopuisto instead.
Vehicles, pets & onboard
- Covered by standard HSL tickets alongside tram, bus and metro
- Year-round service through Baltic winters
Onboard facilities and vehicle, pet and luggage policies vary by operator and vessel; confirm details with the operator before booking.
Getting to & from the ports
Frequently asked questions
Can I book the return crossing too?
Yes, check the return route for its own times and fares.
Who operates the service?
HSL Ferries (Helsinki) runs this crossing.
When's the first ferry of the day?
The first sailing leaves at 00:40.
Is this a domestic or international route?
Domestic — the whole crossing stays within Finland.
What's the duration of this crossing?
Roughly 15m.
How many sailings run each day?
72 sailings a day, every day.
How much does a ticket cost?
Ticket prices vary by operator, season and whether you bring a vehicle. Check the operator (HSL Ferries (Helsinki)) for current fares.
Can I do this as a day trip?
A day trip is often possible: with a crossing of about 15m and several sailings a day (first 00:20, last 23:40), you can return the same day. Always check the return timetable before you go.
Does the ferry run all year?
Sailings run daily, and frequency can change between the summer and winter seasons. The timetable above shows the latest published departures — confirm with the operator for off-season dates.
Can I take a car on this ferry?
HSL Ferries (Helsinki) does not list vehicle space on this service — plan to travel as a foot passenger. If you need to bring a car, check with the operator for alternative crossings.
Can I take a pet on this ferry?
Most ferry operators allow pets on this route, usually in a carrier, on deck or in designated pet areas or cabins, and registered assistance dogs travel free. Rules and any fees vary by operator and vessel — check with HSL Ferries (Helsinki), so declare your pet when booking.
What's the luggage allowance?
Foot passengers can normally bring their own luggage aboard at no extra charge, with racks or a luggage area near the entrance, and there is usually no airline-style weight limit. Oversized or excess items may carry a fee, so check with the operator if you are travelling with bulky baggage.
Timetable valid Sep 4, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated September 6, 2026.
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