Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn

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Helsinki to Tallinn Ferry Summary

Helsinki to Tallinn Ferry is the most popular way to travel on this route. There are 18 daily departures available, including 2 night departures. The earliest departure from Helsinki is at 07:30h, arriving at Tallinn at 09:30h. While the latest departure is at 22:30h, arriving at 00:30h. The total ride from Helsinki to Tallinn lasts around 02:16h. Prices of a one way adult ticket range from £42 up to £95.

Departure station and country Helsinki, Finland

Arrival station and country Tallinn, Estonia

Travel Distance 53 km (46 NM)

Average Trip Duration 02h 30min

Total Departures 18

Popular Operators Tallink Silja, Viking Line

Lowest Price £42

Transportation Options Ferry

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Popular Departures between Helsinki and Tallinn

TimetableTODAYTOMORROW

19:00

Helsinki

2h 30min

DIRECT

21:30Tallinn

Viking Line

81.95 €1

Best offer on 21. Apr

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23:00

Helsinki Port

2h 0min

01:00Tallinn Port Terminal D

Tallink Silja

38.83 €1

Best offer on 21. Apr

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07:45

Helsinki

2h 15min

DIRECT

10:00Tallinn

Viking Line

17.05 €1

Best offer on 25. Apr

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14:15

Helsinki

2h 30min

DIRECT

16:45Tallinn

Viking Line

18.15 €1

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21:00

Helsinki

2h 30min

DIRECT

23:30Tallinn

Viking Line

91.85 €1

Best offer on 25. Apr

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Traveling by Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn

The travel distance between Helsinki and Tallinn is a total of 46 nautical miles (53 mi), which equals a travel time of roughly 02:30h. The number of daily departures depends on the period you’re traveling in. Most commonly, the number of daily departures increases during the high season. Therefore, in a country like Finland, you can expect more lines operating in the period from June to August. Please note that the number of departures may also be limited on public holidays.

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Overnight Ferry

If you want to travel overnight and either save money on accommodation or arrive at the port in Tallinn earlier, there are 2 overnight ferries traveling on the route from Helsinki to Tallinn. The overnight ferries depart between 22:30 and 00:30 and arrive between 22:30 and 00:30 the following day.

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Departure and Arrival Ports

For comprehensive details about Helsinki and Tallinn, including ferry port details, as well as other popular routes, please refer to the provided links below.

Helsinki

You can see information about the departure station and stops Helsinki here.

Tallinn

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Tallinn here.

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Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £42 (One-Way) or £84 (Return).

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Ferry Companies from Helsinki to Tallinn

There is a total of 2 ferry companies operating the routes from Helsinki to Tallinn. Here you can see the most popular ferry companies operating this route and their overall rating.

Tallink Silja

Viking Line

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Travel reviews for Helsinki to Tallinn bus

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Frequently asked questions

How many daily departures are there between Helsinki and Tallinn?

On average, there is a total of 18 ferry lines departing daily from the ferry port in Helsinki and arriving at the ferry port in Tallinn.

What is the distance between Helsinki and Tallinn?

The distance between these two stations is a total of 53 mi (46 nautical miles).

What are the ticket prices for the journey from Helsinki to Tallinn?

The price of a one way adult ticket starts from £42. However, some lines also offer discounted ticket types such as the one for students, pensioners and children, prices of which you can see by clicking on a specific ferry departure you're interested in.

Is there a possibility to buy a car ticket for ferries?

Currently, the tickets for cars aren’t purchasable on our website. However, there might be some exceptions and if there are, you will be able to see those when purchasing the adult tickets given the fact that a vehicle ticket can’t be purchased separately for vehicles only without adding the passengers to the ticket itself.

What companies are operating the ferry trip between Helsinki and Tallinn?

The companies operating the journey from Helsinki to Tallinn are Tallink Silja and Viking Line

What other places can I visit when traveling by a ferry from Tallinn?

The most popular places you can visit when you’re traveling on a ferry from Tallinn are Stockholm and Mariehamn.