Tallinn to Helsinki ferry with Tallink Silja Line
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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Tallinn to Helsinki
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€30
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Ferries per day
12
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Tallinn to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tallinn to Helsinki will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 12 ferries that leave Tallinn for Helsinki on Wed, May 14, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 14 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 Wed, May 14 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.
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Travel Information
Compare bus and ferry for Tallinn to Helsinki
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Tallinn to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
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Most popular Ferry | Bus |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price |
3h 14m Average duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tallinn to Helsinki Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Viking Line | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Viking Line | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Viking Line | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Tallink Silja Line | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Tallink Silja Line | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Tallink Silja Line | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Eckero Line | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Eckero Line | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Viking Line | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Viking Line | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Eckero Line | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Viking Line | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Tallink Silja Line | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Tallink Silja Line | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Tallink Silja Line | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Tallink Silja Line | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Tallink Silja Line | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Live departures
Tallinn to Helsinki ferry times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M/S FINLANDIA | 3:00 AM Tallinn Port (Terminal A) | 2h15 | 5:15 AM West Terminal 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| VIKING XPRS | 4:00 AM Tallinn Port (Terminal A) | 2h30 | 6:30 AM Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| MYSTAR | 4:30 AM Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) | 2h00 | 6:30 AM West Terminal 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| MEGASTAR | 7:30 AM Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) | 2h00 | 9:30 AM West Terminal 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| M/S FINLANDIA | 9:00 AM Tallinn Port (Terminal A) | 2h15 | 11:15 AM West Terminal 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| VICTORIA | 9:30 AM Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) | 3h30 | 1:00 PM West Terminal 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| MYSTAR | 10:30 AM Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) | 2h00 | 12:30 PM West Terminal 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| MEGASTAR | 1:30 PM Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) | 2h00 | 3:30 PM West Terminal 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| VIKING XPRS | 2:00 PM Tallinn Port (Terminal A) | 2h30 | 4:30 PM Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| M/S FINLANDIA | 3:30 PM Tallinn Port (Terminal A) | 2h30 | 6:00 PM West Terminal 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| MYSTAR | 4:30 PM Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) | 2h00 | 6:30 PM West Terminal 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| MEGASTAR | 8:00 PM Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) | 2h00 | 10:00 PM West Terminal 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
Estonia
Finland
Distance 44 nautical miles (82 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Ferries per day 11 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 75 |
Number of ferry operators 3 |
Fastest ferry 2h 0m |
First ferry 04:00 |
Last ferry 20:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Tallink Silja Line, Viking Line and Eckero Line Tallinn to Helsinki
Tallink Silja Line, Viking Line and Eckero Line ferries will get you to Helsinki from Tallinn from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best ferry times and tickets for your trip.
Viking Line is a Finnish ferry company that operates a fleet between Finland, the Åland Islands, Sweden and Estonia. The company was founded in 1959 and currently operates seven vessels on six different routes. Viking Line's fleet of ships offer a variety of accommodation options, from standard cabins to luxury suites, as well as various onboard amenities such as restaurants, bars, shops, and entertainment. They also have a variety of services on board like sauna, spa, gym, and different kind of entertainment options. Some of the most popular routes are: Helsinki - Tallinn, Turku - Mariehamn - Stockholm, Turku - Åland Islands - Sweden.
Viking Line from Tallinn to Helsinki ferry information:
- Average Duration: 2 h 15 min
- Cheapest Price: €16
FAQs: Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
When departing from Tallinn, you have various port options to start your journey from including Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) and Tallinn Port (Terminal A). When arriving in Helsinki, you can end your trip in ports like West Terminal 2, Helsinki (Katajanokka Terminal) and Olympia Terminal.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Tallinn (Terminal D), which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at West Terminal 2, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Tallinn to Helsinki
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelTicket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental- 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
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