The cheapest and fastest ferries from Helsinki to Tallinn
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€36
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Ferries per day
15
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Helsinki to Tallinn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Tallinn will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 15 ferries that leave Helsinki for Tallinn on Mon, May 25, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct ferries cover the 82 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest ferries will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Eckerö Line3:15 PM2h15West Terminal 25:30 PMTallinn Port (Terminal A)€231One-way0 transfers
Eckerö Line9:00 AM2h15West Terminal 211:15 AMTallinn Port (Terminal A)€231One-way0 transfers
Viking Line8:30 PM2h40Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal)11:10 PMTallinn Port (Terminal A)€241One-way0 transfers
Eckerö Line8:00 PM2h45Vuosaari Harbour (Hansa Terminal)10:45 PMMuuga€301One-way0 transfers
Eckerö Line1:00 PM2h45Vuosaari Harbour (Hansa Terminal)3:45 PMMuuga€301One-way0 transfers
Tallink Silja7:30 AM2h00West Terminal 29:30 AMPort of Tallinn (Terminal D)€391One-way0 transfers
Tallink Silja7:30 PM2h00West Terminal 29:30 PMPort of Tallinn (Terminal D)€391One-way0 transfers
Tallink Silja10:30 PM2h00West Terminal 212:30 AMPort of Tallinn (Terminal D)€331One-way0 transfers
Tallink Silja10:30 AM2h00West Terminal 212:30 PMPort of Tallinn (Terminal D)€391One-way0 transfers
Tallink Silja4:30 PM2h00West Terminal 26:30 PMPort of Tallinn (Terminal D)€331One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and ferry for Helsinki to Tallinn
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Tallinn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €11, and a bus costs an average of €41.
Distance: 44 nautical miles (82 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Bus |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Helsinki to Tallinn Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Tallink Silja | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Tallink Silja | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 13h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Eckerö Line | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Eckerö Line | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Operator Tallink Silja | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Eckerö Line | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Eckerö Line | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Tallink Silja | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Eckerö Line | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Tallink Silja | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Tallink Silja | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Tallink Silja | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Tallink Silja | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Eckerö Line | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Tallink Silja | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 4h10 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Live departures
Helsinki to Tallinn ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Tallinn ferries for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tallink Silja | 7:30 AM West Terminal 2 | 2h00 | 9:30 AM Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Eckerö Line | 9:00 AM West Terminal 2 | 2h15 | 11:15 AM Tallinn Port (Terminal A) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tallink Silja | 10:30 AM West Terminal 2 | 2h00 | 12:30 PM Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Viking Line | 10:30 AM Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal) | 2h40 | 1:10 PM Tallinn Port (Terminal A) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Eckerö Line | 1:00 PM Vuosaari Harbour (Hansa Terminal) | 2h45 | 3:45 PM Muuga | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tallink Silja | 1:30 PM West Terminal 2 | 2h00 | 3:30 PM Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Eckerö Line | 3:15 PM West Terminal 2 | 2h15 | 5:30 PM Tallinn Port (Terminal A) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tallink Silja | 4:30 PM West Terminal 2 | 2h00 | 6:30 PM Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tallink Silja | 6:30 PM West Terminal 2 | 13h30 | 8:00 AM Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tallink Silja | 6:35 PM West Terminal 2 | 4h10 | 10:45 PM Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tallink Silja | 7:30 PM West Terminal 2 | 2h00 | 9:30 PM Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Eckerö Line | 8:00 PM Vuosaari Harbour (Hansa Terminal) | 2h45 | 10:45 PM Muuga | 0 transfersDirect | |
Viking Line | 8:30 PM Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal) | 2h40 | 11:10 PM Tallinn Port (Terminal A) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Eckerö Line | 9:40 PM West Terminal 2 | 2h30 | 12:10 AM Tallinn Port (Terminal A) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tallink Silja | 10:30 PM West Terminal 2 | 2h00 | 12:30 AM Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Helsinki to Tallinn ferries with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs VIKING LINE?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for VIKING LINE, but also compare tickets for the likes of TALLINK, Eckero Line, Eckerö Line or Tallink Silja to find the best option for your trip from Helsinki to Tallinn.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare VIKING LINE with all available travel options, which are bus and ferry to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Helsinki to Tallinn.
Why book with Omio over Ferryhopper, Rome2rio or Directferries?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of TALLINK, Eckero Line, Eckerö Line or Tallink Silja to find the best option for your trip from Helsinki to Tallinn.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and ferry to find the ideal travel option from Helsinki to Tallinn.
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
Ferries from Helsinki to Tallinn run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 12 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 44 nautical miles (82 km) distance in 2h 0m. There are 86 sailings per week. Ferries from Helsinki to Tallinn are available to foot passengers.






Distance 44 nautical miles (82 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Ferries per day 12 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 86 |
Fastest ferry 2h 0m |
First ferry 12:10 AM |
Last ferry 11:30 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Ferry operators: VIKING LINE, TALLINK, Eckero Line, Eckerö Line, Tallink Silja, Tallink Grupp AS from Helsinki to TallinnYou can travel by ferry between Helsinki to Tallinn with VIKING LINE, TALLINK, Eckero Line, Eckerö Line, Tallink Silja, Tallink Grupp AS for as low as €11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Eckerö Line
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Eckero Line
Tallink Grupp AS
FAQs: Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Tallinn by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tallinn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Helsinki to Tallinn
- 06:00-22:00
- Sat-Sun: 07:00-22:00
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant Faro Channelside Bar & Restaurant (0.3km)
- Restaurant Loiste (0.6km)
- Restaurant Merimakasiini (0.9km)
- Main companies are Lähitaksi and Taksi Helsinki.
- Free
- Tram Line 7, West Terminal stop
- 06:00-22:00
- Sat-Sun: 07:00-22:00
- Free WiFi
- Johan & Nyström (0.3km)
- Ravintola Nokka (0.4km)
- Holiday Bar (0.6km)
- Main companies are Lähitaksi and Taksi Helsinki.
- Free
- Tram Line 4, Katajanokan Terminal stop
- 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sat-Sun: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Free WiFi
- Ravintola Nokka (0.8km)
- Restaurant Blue Peter (0.9km)
- Ravintola Rantapuisto (1km)
- Main companies are Lähitaksi and Taksi Helsinki.
- Free
- Bus 90, Vuosaari Metro Station
- Mon-Sun 06:00-19:00
- Free WiFi
- Kaks Kokka (0.6km)
- Restoran ORE (0.8km)
- Restaurant Bordoo (1km)
- Main companies are Tulika Takso and Tallink Takso.
- Free
- Bus lines 2 and 20, stop Reisisadam D-terminal
- Mon-Sun 06:00-19:00
- Free WiFi
- Kaks Kokka (0.6km)
- Restoran ORE (0.8km)
- Restaurant Bordoo (1km)
- Main companies are Tulika Takso and Tallink Takso.
- Free
- Bus lines 2 and 20, stop Reisisadam D-terminal
- 06:00-19:00
- Sat-Sun: 07:00-18:00
- Free WiFi
- Kaks Kokka (0.4km)
- Restoran Olevi Residents (0.8km)
- Leib Resto ja Aed (0.9km)
- Main companies are Tulika Takso and Tallink Takso.
- Free
- Bus: Line 2, Stop: Reisisadam
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