Oskarshamn - Visby
The shortest ferry route to Gotland: from Småland several times daily to Visby.
Timetable
Ferries to Gotland
Car ferries to Visby leave from Oskarshamn and Nynäshamn year-round.
- Year-round from Nynäshamn and Oskarshamn to Visby in just over 3 hours
- For cars, campervans, motorbikes and foot passengers - dogs welcome too
- Summer mini-cruise from Stockholm to Visby
Popular routes
Our most-booked connections to Gotland.
Prices per person, one way
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- Viking Line
- Destination Gotland
Viking Line 10 hours 35 minutes
Check prices Destination Gotland 3 hours 15 minutes
Check prices Destination Gotland 3 hours 10 minutes
Check prices Viking Line 17 hours
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Sweden · Baltic Sea · Gotland
Three ways to Visby
Gotland is Sweden's largest island - and Visby, its medieval capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. Three connections bring you to the island from different starting points.
Oskarshamn → Visby
The more southerly of the two mainland connections starts at the small port of Oskarshamn on the east coast of Småland. The crossing runs through open Baltic waters and offers impressive coastal views in good weather.
Modern high-speed ships make for a comfortable crossing with an onboard restaurant, outer decks and cabin options - ideal for travellers from southern and central Sweden.
- Operator
- Destination Gotland
- Crossing time
- ~3 h
- Departures
- 1-2 / day
- Season
- Year-round
Nynäshamn → Visby
The main route to Gotland starts in Nynäshamn, around 60 km south of Stockholm - directly reachable by commuter train (pendeltåg) from Stockholm Central. It's the most-used connection and runs year-round.
As the year-round route, Nynäshamn has the highest departure frequency, making it the first choice for Stockholmers, short-break travellers and business travellers. Vehicles can also be transported comfortably.
- Operator
- Destination Gotland
- Crossing time
- ~3 h 15 min
- Departures
- 2-5 / day
- Season
- Year-round
Stockholm → Visby
Viking Line's mini-cruise is the most atmospheric of the three connections: the Birka Gotland leaves Stockholm in the late afternoon, crosses the archipelago, calls at Mariehamn during the night and reaches Visby the next morning.
On board, guests will find restaurants, a sauna, entertainment and comfortable cabins. Returning the same evening gives around eight hours in Visby, with arrival back in Stockholm the following afternoon.
- Departure
- afternoon
- Arrival
- mid-morning
- Operator
- Viking
- Season
- Jun - Sep
Which connection is right for you
Three connections lead to Gotland, and they suit very different travellers. The choice almost always comes down to getting to the port, not the crossing itself.
Coming from the Stockholm area, take Nynäshamn. The port lies 60 kilometres south of the city, with the ferry terminal just 400 metres from the station - reachable by commuter train (pendeltåg) from Stockholm Central in around an hour. If you'd rather skip the train ticket, take the Båtbussen: the connecting bus leaves from Cityterminalen 1 hour 45 minutes before each departure and stops right at the terminal.
Coming from southern and western Sweden, Oskarshamn is the shorter route. The port sits on the E22 along the east coast, so travellers crossing the Öresund Bridge or coming from Gothenburg avoid the detour via Stockholm.
The Stockholm connection isn't a ferry in the usual sense but a mini-cruise via Mariehamn - summer only, with no vehicle deck. If you simply want to reach Gotland, the other two routes get you there faster and year-round.
Getting to Gotland
Year-round, the way to Gotland runs via the Swedish mainland to one of the two ferry ports, Nynäshamn or Oskarshamn, and from there by ferry to Visby. In summer there is also an overnight ferry from Mariehamn on Åland straight to Visby.
Ferries to Gotland
Frequently asked questions
How long does the crossing to Gotland take? +
Crossing time depends on the route. From Oskarshamn to Visby, the crossing with Destination Gotland takes around 3 hours, and from Nynäshamn about 3 hours 15 minutes. The Birka Gotland (Viking Line) from Stockholm to Visby takes around 17 hours including a stop in Mariehamn - it departs in the late afternoon and arrives the next morning.
How often do the ferries to Gotland run? +
Destination Gotland sails both routes year-round. From Nynäshamn there are usually two departures a day in winter and usually five in high summer. From Oskarshamn there is usually one departure a day in winter, on some days none; in summer there are usually two, on some days three.
The Birka Gotland (Viking Line) sails the Stockholm-Visby route only in summer, from early June to early September, with around two dozen departures. All departure times are listed in the timetable.
Can I bring my car on the ferry? +
On the two Destination Gotland routes (Oskarshamn-Visby and Nynäshamn-Visby), cars, motorbikes and campervans can be taken along. The vehicle is entered and charged separately when booking. Booking early is especially recommended in the summer season, as vehicle capacity is limited.
The Stockholm-Visby connection with the Birka Gotland (Viking Line) has no vehicle deck. This route is only suitable for foot passengers without a vehicle.
Can I bring pets on the ferry? +
Pets are allowed on Destination Gotland's ferries (Oskarshamn-Visby and Nynäshamn-Visby). Your pet stays in the vehicle during the crossing; one visit to the vehicle deck is permitted. If you want to bring your pet onto the passenger deck, you need to book a pet space in advance.
Pets are not allowed on the Birka Gotland (Viking Line, Stockholm-Visby). Exceptions are guide and assistance dogs, which travel free on all ships.
What facilities are available on board? +
Destination Gotland's high-speed ferries have a restaurant, a bistro, a café and a kiosk with a shop, plus an outdoor bar on deck in summer. Outer decks, lounges and cabins are also available; the newer ships M/S Gotland and M/S Visby also have a children's lounge. All ships are wheelchair accessible.
As a cruise ship, the Birka Gotland (Viking Line) offers a wider range: restaurants, bars, a sauna, entertainment and comfortable cabins for the overnight crossing.
How far in advance should I book? +
Booking early is especially recommended for the summer months (June to August), as departures - particularly at weekends and on public holidays - tend to fill up quickly. This applies to both passenger seats and vehicle capacity. Outside peak season, availability is usually more generous, though booking ahead is still advisable.
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