Ferry from the Baltics to Sweden
Paldiski - Kapellskär
The car ferry from Estonia to north of Stockholm, overnight with a cabin
- Around 10 hrs with DFDS
- Up to 1 departure daily
- Vehicles only, bikes included
Route guide
The route in detail
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Paldiski - Kapellskär is the car ferry for anyone travelling between Estonia and Sweden with their own vehicle. DFDS runs the line with the Sirena Seaways in around ten hours. It bypasses the capital-city ports: you depart west of Tallinn and arrive in Roslagen, north of Stockholm.
Departure in Paldiski
Paldiski lies around 50 kilometres west of Tallinn, a 45-minute drive. DFDS departs from the North Harbour at Peetri 11. Coming from Latvia, it's around a three-hour drive from the border to the port. The route is only for travellers with a vehicle, as DFDS doesn't carry foot passengers here.
The crossing
The Sirena Seaways is just under 200 metres long, was built in 2003 and has 610 cabin berths. On board you choose between a four-berth cabin, a reclining seat and a deck seat; for the overnight crossing, the cabin is the most comfortable choice. Meals are served at the 7 Seas buffet restaurant or the Mare Balticum restaurant, alongside the Navigator's Bar, a children's playroom and a shop.
With a car, motorhome, bike or dog
Cars up to 2.7 metres tall travel in the standard category. Motorhomes, caravans and other taller vehicles are booked by length and height, so state the dimensions including any roof box or bike rack. You can also bring a bicycle or motorbike on board; both count as vehicles here. More on motorhome travel is in the guide Travelling to Sweden by motorhome.
Check with DFDS before booking whether and how your dog can travel on board. Sweden's entry rules are explained in the guide Travelling to Sweden with a dog.
Arrival in Kapellskär and onward travel
In Kapellskär (760 15 Gräddö), entrance A leads to DFDS check-in, and the terminal is open daily from 06:00 to 22:00. The port lies in Roslagen north of Stockholm, and the E18 runs right up to the entrance. You avoid the capital's city traffic on arrival, and Stockholm is around 90 kilometres away.
Timetable, season and prices
The route has up to one departure a day, but not every day. The timetable shows which days fall within your travel dates. The price depends on whether you choose a cabin, reclining seat or deck seat, and which vehicle you're travelling with; more on that in the price overview. Everything about the operator is on the DFDS page.
Paldiski - Kapellskär
By car from Estonia to Roslagen
Paldiski - Kapellskär is DFDS's car ferry between Estonia and Sweden. Paldiski lies around 50 kilometres west of Tallinn, and Kapellskär around 90 kilometres north of Stockholm. The Sirena Seaways takes around 10 hours.
The route is designed for travellers with a vehicle: DFDS doesn't carry foot passengers here, and bicycles, motorbikes and motorhomes count as vehicles. If you're travelling without a car, take the ferries from Tallinn to Stockholm.
- Crossing
- approx. 10 hrs
- Operator
- DFDS
- Frequency
- up to 1x daily
Next departures
FAQ: Paldiski - Kapellskär
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers about the Paldiski - Kapellskär ferry connection
How long does the ferry from Paldiski to Kapellskär take? +
Around 10 hours, up to ten and a half depending on the departure. DFDS operates the Sirena Seaways on the route.
Can I travel as a foot passenger? +
No. On this route you travel with a vehicle only; bicycles, motorbikes and motorhomes count as vehicles. Without a car, take the ferries from Tallinn to Stockholm.
How often does the ferry sail? +
The route has up to one departure a day, but not every day. The timetable shows which days fall within your travel dates.
How much does the Paldiski - Kapellskär ferry cost? +
The price depends on the departure, your vehicle and the choice between cabin, reclining seat and deck seat. What the ferry to Sweden costs is explained in the price overview.
Can I travel with a motorhome? +
Yes. Cars up to 2.7 metres tall travel in the standard category; taller vehicles such as motorhomes and caravans are booked in the matching category. Tips for travelling by motorhome are in the guide Travelling to Sweden by motorhome.