Sweden ferry · Stockholm
Vaxholm Hotellkajen to Kastellet ferry
- Operator
- Waxholmsbolaget
- Crossing
- 1 min
- Sailings / day
- 18
- Runs
- Daily
How long does it take?
The crossing takes about 1 min.
Who operates it?
Waxholmsbolaget operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
18 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 06:24 and 21:10 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
Vaxholm Hotellkajen to Kastellet departure times
43 listed departures · published for 28 Oct 2026 – 13 Dec 2026. Sailings can change — confirm with Waxholmsbolaget before you travel.
| Departs | Arrives | Crossing | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:24 | 06:25 | 1 min | Mon–Fri |
| 06:30 | 06:31 | 1 min | Sat |
| 06:35 | 06:36 | 1 min | Mon–Fri |
| 07:08 | 07:09 | 1 min | Mon–Fri |
| 07:40 | 07:41 | 1 min | Sat |
| 07:48 | 07:49 | 1 min | Mon–Fri |
| 08:10 | 08:11 | 1 min | Sun |
| 08:20 | 08:21 | 1 min | Weekends |
| 08:25 | 08:26 | 1 min | Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat |
| 08:52 | 08:53 | 1 min | Mon–Fri |
| 08:58 | 08:59 | 1 min | Sat |
| 09:18 | 09:19 | 1 min | Weekends |
| 09:20 | 09:21 | 1 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
| 09:55 | 09:56 | 1 min | Weekends |
| 10:10 | 10:11 | 1 min | Sun |
| 10:15 | 10:16 | 1 min | Mon–Fri |
| 11:30 | 11:31 | 1 min | Weekends |
| 12:15 | 12:16 | 1 min | Mon–Fri |
| 12:20 | 12:21 | 1 min | Sat |
| 12:25 | 12:26 | 1 min | Weekends |
| 13:25 | 13:26 | 1 min | Sat |
| 13:35 | 13:36 | 1 min | Sun |
| 14:15 | 14:16 | 1 min | Mon–Fri |
| 14:25 | 14:26 | 1 min | Weekends |
| 15:00 | 15:01 | 1 min | Sun |
| 15:25 | 15:26 | 1 min | Daily |
| 15:28 | 15:29 | 1 min | Sat |
| 15:52 | 15:53 | 1 min | Sun |
| 16:20 | 16:21 | 1 min | Weekends |
| 16:25 | 16:26 | 1 min | Mon–Fri |
| 16:35 | 16:36 | 1 min | Sat |
| 17:12 | 17:13 | 1 min | Mon–Fri |
| 17:55 | 17:56 | 1 min | Sat |
| 18:20 | 18:21 | 1 min | Weekends |
| 18:25 | 18:26 | 1 min | Mon–Fri |
| 18:45 | 18:46 | 1 min | Sun |
| 18:47 | 18:48 | 1 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
| 19:18 | 19:19 | 1 min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
| 19:30 | 19:31 | 1 min | Weekends |
| 19:52 | 19:53 | 1 min | Sun |
| 20:24 | 20:25 | 1 min | Mon–Fri |
| 21:03 | 21:04 | 1 min | Sun |
| 21:10 | 21:11 | 1 min | Daily |
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 Vaxholm Hotellkajen–Kastellet ferry
The Vaxholm Hotellkajen–Kastellet ferry runs every day. Waxholmsbolaget operates this crossing. The crossing takes about 1 min.
18 sailings run on a typical operating day; the first departure is around 06:24 and the last around 21:10.
Travelling the other way? See the return crossing, Kastellet to Vaxholm Hotellkajen, which keeps its own timetable.
The terminals
Ports on this route
Nearby
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
The crossing takes about 1 min.
Who operates it?
Waxholmsbolaget operates this crossing.
How often does it run?
18 sailings a day, every day.
First & last departure
Around 06:24 and 21:10 on operating days.
Do foot passengers pay on the Vaxholm Hotellkajen–Kastellet 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 Vaxholm Hotellkajen–Kastellet ferry?
Yes on the car ferries; the charge and how you pay vary by operator.
Can I do Vaxholm Hotellkajen–Kastellet as a day trip?
With 18 sailings a day a same-day return is usually workable — just check the first (06:24) and last (21:10) departures and the return timetable.
How much does the Vaxholm Hotellkajen–Kastellet 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.