Sweden ferry · Stockholm
Kastellet to Vaxholm Hotellkajen ferry
- Operator
- Waxholmsbolaget
- Crossing
- 2 min–10 min
- Sailings / day
- 64
- Runs
- Daily
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 2 min–10 min, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Waxholmsbolaget operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
64 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 06:24 and 21:48 on operating days.
At a glance
Service pattern
Days shown are the typical operating pattern. SailNordic lists the schedule shape from published data — individual departure times shift with the season, so confirm the exact timetable with Waxholmsbolaget before you travel.
Timetable
Kastellet to Vaxholm Hotellkajen departure times
64 listed departures · published for 13 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027. Sailings can change — confirm with Waxholmsbolaget before you travel.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:24 | 06:28 | 4 min | Daily |
| 06:36 | 06:39 | 3 min | Daily |
| 07:00 | 07:06 | 6 min | Daily |
| 07:03 | 07:10 | 7 min | Daily |
| 07:08 | 07:13 | 5 min | Daily |
| 07:12 | 07:15 | 3 min | Daily |
| 07:33 | 07:39 | 6 min | Daily |
| 07:43 | 07:47 | 4 min | Daily |
| 08:08 | 08:14 | 6 min | Daily |
| 08:37 | 08:45 | 8 min | Daily |
| 08:41 | 08:48 | 7 min | Daily |
| 08:45 | 08:55 | 10 min | Daily |
| 08:52 | 08:57 | 5 min | Daily |
| 09:05 | 09:12 | 7 min | Daily |
| 09:33 | 09:40 | 7 min | Daily |
| 09:38 | 09:45 | 7 min | Daily |
| 09:48 | 09:55 | 7 min | Daily |
| 10:02 | 10:07 | 5 min | Daily |
| 10:05 | 10:10 | 5 min | Daily |
| 10:20 | 10:23 | 3 min | Daily |
| 10:25 | 10:27 | 2 min | Daily |
| 11:12 | 11:19 | 7 min | Daily |
| 11:18 | 11:25 | 7 min | Daily |
| 11:32 | 11:40 | 8 min | Daily |
| 11:53 | 12:00 | 7 min | Daily |
| 11:58 | 12:05 | 7 min | Daily |
| 12:06 | 12:12 | 6 min | Daily |
| 12:40 | 12:47 | 7 min | Daily |
| 13:53 | 13:58 | 5 min | Daily |
| 13:57 | 14:02 | 5 min | Daily |
| 13:58 | 14:05 | 7 min | Daily |
| 14:17 | 14:25 | 8 min | Daily |
| 14:18 | 14:25 | 7 min | Daily |
| 14:23 | 14:27 | 4 min | Daily |
| 15:36 | 15:40 | 4 min | Daily |
| 15:43 | 15:50 | 7 min | Daily |
| 15:50 | 15:58 | 8 min | Daily |
| 15:53 | 15:59 | 6 min | Daily |
| 15:59 | 16:05 | 6 min | Daily |
| 16:41 | 16:47 | 6 min | Daily |
| 17:53 | 18:00 | 7 min | Daily |
| 17:58 | 18:02 | 4 min | Daily |
| 17:59 | 18:05 | 6 min | Daily |
| 18:03 | 18:07 | 4 min | Daily |
| 18:12 | 18:22 | 10 min | Daily |
| 18:13 | 18:20 | 7 min | Daily |
| 18:33 | 18:37 | 4 min | Daily |
| 18:47 | 18:55 | 8 min | Daily |
| 18:48 | 18:55 | 7 min | Daily |
| 18:50 | 18:57 | 7 min | Daily |
| 19:07 | 19:15 | 8 min | Daily |
| 19:10 | 19:15 | 5 min | Daily |
| 19:26 | 19:31 | 5 min | Daily |
| 19:30 | 19:33 | 3 min | Daily |
| 19:47 | 19:55 | 8 min | Daily |
| 19:58 | 20:02 | 4 min | Daily |
| 20:02 | 20:06 | 4 min | Daily |
| 20:17 | 20:22 | 5 min | Daily |
| 20:30 | 20:37 | 7 min | Daily |
| 21:00 | 21:10 | 10 min | Daily |
Showing the first 60 of 64 listed departures — check Waxholmsbolaget for the full timetable.
Paying for this ferry
How fares work
Waxholmsbolaget: No seat reservations — turn up at the jetty and board. However you pay, make sure you are given a paper ticket and keep it: you hand it to the crew when you step off.
About the crossing
The Kastellet–Vaxholm Hotellkajen ferry
The Kastellet–Vaxholm Hotellkajen ferry runs every day. Waxholmsbolaget operates this crossing. Crossing time ranges from 2 min to 10 min depending on the service.
64 sailings run on a typical operating day; the first departure is around 06:24 and the last around 21:48.
Travelling the other way? See the return crossing, Vaxholm Hotellkajen to Kastellet, which keeps its own timetable.
The terminals
Ports on this route
Nearby
Other crossings in Stockholm Archipelago
- Gåshaga → HasseluddenHasseludden → GåshagaLuma → HenriksdalBarnängen → LumaStyrsvik → StavsnäsStavsnäs → Styrsvik
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
The crossing takes 2 min–10 min, depending on the service.
Who operates it?
Waxholmsbolaget operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
64 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 06:24 and 21:48 on operating days.
Do foot passengers pay on the Kastellet–Vaxholm Hotellkajen ferry?
It depends on the operator: many Swedish road ferries are free for everyone, while passenger express boats charge a per-person fare. Check the operator before you travel.
Can I take a car on the Kastellet–Vaxholm Hotellkajen ferry?
Yes on the car ferries; the charge and how you pay vary by operator.
Can I do Kastellet–Vaxholm Hotellkajen as a day trip?
With 64 sailings a day a same-day return is usually workable — just check the first (06:24) and last (21:48) departures and the return timetable.
How much does the Kastellet–Vaxholm Hotellkajen ferry cost?
Fares vary by operator and season — check the operator for current prices.
Where can I get the exact departure times?
SailNordic lists the service pattern from published data. For exact departure times and seasonal changes, check Waxholmsbolaget on its official site before travelling.