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Paldiski to Kapellskär Ferry Route Guide
Start in Paldiski and plan the crossing to Kapellskär: choose the departure terminal, compare the dated sailing and arrange the connection after landing. Use the reverse guide for the return journey.
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Route guide
Travel from Paldiski to Kapellskär
This page covers the Paldiski to Kapellskär direction. Check the departure from Paldiski specifically: the return timetable, vessel and intermediate calls can differ from those in the opposite direction.
Departing Paldiski. Paldiski is the Estonian port for the DFDS connection with Kapellskär in Sweden. Confirm the DFDS terminal on your ticket and plan the onward road journey before arrival.
On arrival in Kapellskär. Finnlines gives the harbour address simply as Kapellskär, 760 15 Gräddö. DFDS lists its terminal at Port of Kapellskär, Västra Kapellskär 8, 760 15 Gräddö. Follow the booked operator’s signs because check-in arrangements differ.
Use the dated timetable for the departure and arrival time. Do not calculate this direction from the outward crossing time: daylight, overnight and multi-stop sailings can have different durations.
Corridor context. A Baltic crossing between Sweden and Estonia, operated by DFDS.
For the opposite direction and the original crossing details, see Kapellskär → Paldiski. Official route information 1 · Official route information 2
Ferry companies
Ferry operator for Paldiski–Kapellskär
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Ports & terminals
Paldiski departure and Kapellskär arrival
Paldiski
Paldiski is the Estonian port for the DFDS connection with Kapellskär in Sweden. Confirm the DFDS terminal on your ticket and plan the onward road journey before arrival.
Read the Paldiski port guide →Kapellskär
Finnlines gives the harbour address simply as Kapellskär, 760 15 Gräddö. DFDS lists its terminal at Port of Kapellskär, Västra Kapellskär 8, 760 15 Gräddö. Follow the booked operator’s signs because check-in arrangements differ.
Read the Kapellskär port guide →On the crossing
Prepare for the vessel and journey booked
Facilities depend on the vessel assigned to the departure. Treat the booking result and operator confirmation as the source for the exact ship and onboard services.
Seating and accommodation
Use the dated timetable for the departure and arrival time. Do not calculate this direction from the outward crossing time: daylight, overnight and multi-stop sailings can have different durations.
What to keep with you
Keep tickets, medicines, weatherproof layers and essentials with you. On a vehicle ferry, access to the garage is usually restricted once the ship is at sea. Check whether the selected ticket includes a seat, cabin or only passage.
Vehicles, bicycles and assistance
Check the passenger and vehicle categories for the selected operator and vessel. Foot-passenger access, car space, bicycle arrangements, luggage and assistance may differ between services on the same corridor.
Before departure
Tickets, identification and check-in
Booking confirmation
Keep the final confirmation accessible and check whether a QR code, printed ticket or exchange at the terminal is required. The supplier’s instructions override general guidance.
Identification
Carry the identification and travel documents required for the countries and territories in your itinerary. Domestic routes can still have operator identification rules.
Arrival time
Vehicle check-in often closes earlier than foot-passenger check-in. Use the time on the ticket and allow extra margin for traffic, parking or terminal access.
Onward travel
On arrival in Kapellskär
Finnlines gives the harbour address simply as Kapellskär, 760 15 Gräddö. DFDS lists its terminal at Port of Kapellskär, Västra Kapellskär 8, 760 15 Gräddö. Follow the booked operator’s signs because check-in arrangements differ.
Finnlines gives the harbour address simply as Kapellskär, 760 15 Gräddö. DFDS lists its terminal at Port of Kapellskär, Västra Kapellskär 8, 760 15 Gräddö. Follow the booked operator’s signs because check-in arrangements differ.
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Return travel and alternatives
For the return, use the Kapellskär to Paldiski guide. Check both directions before choosing accommodation. If no sailing appears, use the official timetable to distinguish a sold-out departure, a seasonal service and an operator absent from the comparison search.
Connect the Paldiski to Kapellskär crossing with your land journey
Build the itinerary in sailing order: reach the departure terminal at Paldiski, complete ferry check-in, then plan the transfer from the arrival terminal at Kapellskär. Compare that full sequence with the route in the booking result; a place name alone does not identify the quay or the passenger entrance.
Plan the two ends of the crossing: Paldiski departure and local travel guide · Kapellskär arrival and local travel guide.
For the return, the journey starts at Kapellskär. Use the Kapellskär to Paldiski guide to check that departure separately; the last useful connection and the terminal approach at Kapellskär may differ from the outward trip.
Map orientation: Paldiski area in Google Maps · Kapellskär area in Google Maps.
The map searches show the named places. Use the terminal address and reporting instructions on your operator confirmation for navigation to check-in.
Frequently asked questions
Paldiski to Kapellskär ferry FAQs
Where does the Paldiski to Kapellskär ferry leave?
Paldiski is the Estonian port for the DFDS connection with Kapellskär in Sweden. Confirm the DFDS terminal on your ticket and plan the onward road journey before arrival.
How long is the crossing?
The planning guide is Check the dated return sailing. Confirm the departure and arrival shown for the exact date, since vessel assignments and intermediate stops can change.
Which operator should I check?
DFDS. This page covers the Paldiski to Kapellskär direction. Check the departure from Paldiski specifically: the return timetable, vessel and intermediate calls can differ from those in the opposite direction.
Can I take a vehicle or bicycle?
Check the passenger and vehicle categories for the selected operator and vessel. Foot-passenger access, car space, bicycle arrangements, luggage and assistance may differ between services on the same corridor.
How do I arrange my return?
Check the Kapellskär to Paldiski timetable before booking the outward journey. A return may use a different vessel, schedule or intermediate-stop pattern.
What if the route is not in the comparison form?
Use the official operator timetable and booking link on this page. Some local routes and passenger categories are not sold through the comparison provider; a blank result alone does not establish that the route has closed.
What should I plan after arrival?
Finnlines gives the harbour address simply as Kapellskär, 760 15 Gräddö. DFDS lists its terminal at Port of Kapellskär, Västra Kapellskär 8, 760 15 Gräddö. Follow the booked operator’s signs because check-in arrangements differ.
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