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Ferries to Tallinn and Riga from Stockholm

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Ferries heading east across the Baltic to Tallinn and to Riga don't always leave from the same part of Stockholm, and a traveller carrying luggage who heads for the wrong terminal loses time they usually don't have to spare before an evening check-in deadline. The fix is simple — check the ticket — but worth doing deliberately rather than assuming.

Different routes, different terminals

Depending on which route and which ferry line you're travelling with, your departure terminal could be in a different part of the city from a Tallinn sailing versus a Riga one, or even different terminals for the same destination on different days. The terminal name is printed on your ferry ticket or booking confirmation — that's the detail to check and to enter as your destination address, not the destination city alone.

Operators, routes and terminals on the Baltic crossings do change from season to season, so the terminal your friend used last year may not be the one you need now. The operator's own website and your booking confirmation are the sources to trust, and they are also where you'll find the check-in closing time you should plan around.

Building your timing around check-in, not departure

As with most Baltic ferry crossings, check-in for these routes closes a real amount of time before the ship actually sails, particularly if you're bringing a vehicle aboard. Plan to arrive by the check-in deadline printed on your ticket, not the sailing time — the two are not the same, and missing the earlier one can mean missing the crossing even though the ferry hasn't left the dock yet.

Getting to the right terminal with luggage

A point-to-point booking from your hotel, or from Arlanda if you're arriving that same day, straight to the specific terminal removes the need to navigate an unfamiliar part of the city with bags in hand on a deadline. If you're coming off a flight, give us the flight number so we can track it and time the pickup to your actual landing.

When you book, use the terminal address from your ferry ticket rather than a general port name, and add anything useful to the notes — which operator you're sailing with, and whether you have large cases or anything oversized. The price is fixed for the whole car before you pay, so a slow approach road near the port on departure day doesn't change what you pay.

What every Förare booking includes

The fixed price you see before booking is the price on your receipt — 6% VAT included, whole car, not per person.

  • Flight tracked — pickup follows your live arrival
  • 45 minutes free waiting on every pickup, from your driver's confirmed arrival
  • No terminal fee
  • No surge pricing, ever
  • Free cancellation up to 12 hours

Questions people ask before booking

Do Tallinn and Riga ferries leave from the same Stockholm terminal?

Not necessarily — check your specific ferry ticket for the terminal name, since it can vary by route and by ferry line.

When should I arrive at the terminal?

By the check-in deadline printed on your ticket, not the sailing time — check-in for these routes typically closes well before departure.

Can I book a car straight from Arlanda to the ferry terminal on arrival day?

Yes — give us your flight number and the specific terminal as the destination, and the pickup follows your actual landing.

What if I'm not sure which terminal applies to my sailing?

Check your ticket or confirmation first; if it's still unclear, contact the ferry line directly rather than guessing on travel day.

Does bringing a vehicle change the check-in timing?

It generally makes an earlier arrival more important, since vehicle loading adds time to the check-in process on most routes.

Can I book the ride from Arlanda straight to a Baltic ferry?

Yes — book a trip from Arlanda to the ferry terminal and add your flight number, so the pickup follows your actual landing. Leave a generous margin between landing and the ferry's check-in close, because a ferry won't wait for a late flight.

Book a car for this journey

Enter the address and you will see the price for the whole car before anything is paid. No account needed.

  • One fixed price for the whole car, 6% VAT included, shown before you pay.
  • 45 minutes of free waiting on every pickup, from the moment your driver confirms arrival.
  • Cancel free of charge more than 12 hours before pickup, refunded in full.
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