Helsinki – Tallinn
Ferries to Estonia
Helsinki – Tallinn
Ferries to Estonia
The Helsinki to Tallinn ferry is available with 3 operators and runs all year round. The ferry crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn takes around 2 hours and 17 minutes on most ferries operating this route. The duration for the Helsinki to Tallinn ferry can vary between 2 hours and 3 hours 25 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to book with and weather conditions at the time of departure.
There are 79 weekly sailings from Helsinki to Tallinn. Eckero Line provide up to 3 sailings per day, Tallink Silja provide up to 8 sailings per day and Viking Line provide up to 15 weekly sailings. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables usually increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Helsinki at around 01:30 and the last ferry leaves at around 23:00. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
There are overnight sailings available from Helsinki to Tallinn with Tallink Silja.
The fastest ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn is with Tallink Silja in 2 hours.
Cabins are available on ferry trips from Helsinki to Tallinn with Eckerö Line, Tallink Silja, Viking Line.
Yes, pets are welcome on the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn with Tallink Silja and Viking Line. Pets are allowed on board all ferries in pet-friendly cabins or kennels. However, guide dog can be taken onboard all ferries and are not subject to the transportation fee. Pets weighing more than 20 kilograms can stay in either an onboard kennel or pet-friendly cabin. We advise booking this in advance as the availability of kennels are limited. Please also note that pets must remain on a leash and muzzled when outside the cabin. All passengers travelling with pets must ensure that they have a Pet Passport before sailing.
Passengers travelling with Tallink Silja can take as many bags as they wish onboard. However, there are no luggage carts available.
The price of a ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn can vary between €16 and €951 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is €88, prices can range from €16 and €863. The average price with a car is €162. Car prices can range from €34 and €776. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please note that prices do not include booking fees.
Discover the cheapest ferry tickets by using our deal finder. We suggest that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the ferry to Tallinn.
The best way to travel from Helsinki to Tallinn is by ferry. With 11 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative if you require additional flexibility.
First class is available on ferries from Helsinki to Tallinn with Tallink Silja and Viking Line.
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| Helsinki - Tallinn Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Finland | |
| Destination Country | Estonia | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Eckerö Line, Tallink Silja & Viking Line | |
| Average Price | 76 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 11 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 76 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 13m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 07:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:00 | |
| Distance | 41 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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Located in the Uusimaa region of southern Finland, on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, is the city of Helsinki. The capital of Finland is roughly 80 km to the north of Tallinn in Estonia, 400 km to the north of Stockholm in Sweden and 300 km to the west of St Petersburg in Russia. Helsinki is widely regarded as one of the major cities in northern Europe and is the country's main hub for politics, finance, commerce and culture.
Popular visitor attractions in the city include Helsinki's largest museum, the National Museum of Finland. It contains a large collection of historical artefacts that date back to prehistoric times through to the present day. The museum's home, a neomedieval castle, is also a popular tourist attraction in its own right. The Helsinki City Museum, the Finnish National Gallery and the Design Museum are three other museums in the city that are worth visiting.
Helsinki's port, the largest in Finland and the second largest in the Nordic countries, has three harbours and 6 passenger terminals. Ferry services using the port depart to Stockholm in Sweden, Travemunde in Germany and Tallinn in Estonia.
The city of Tallinn is the largest city in Estonia, and its capital, and is a major hub for industry and regional politics. Visitors to the city will love indulging in the city's cultural offerings and visiting the many attractions on offer. Founded in the early part of the 13th century, Tallinn lies next to the Gulf of Finland and is home to an important sea port. Many aspects of the city are medieval, especially around the heritage listed Old Town area, with its maze of cobblestone alleys, many church spires and well preserved fortresses and turrets. The Toompea area of the city is where visitors will find many of the city's most unusual landmarks which includes Toompea Castle and the lovely hilltop Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, which is an important Orthodox building. Another popular attraction in Tallinn is the imposing 13th century Town Hall which overlooks Raekoja Plats and has a tall spire that is topped with an iconic bronze statue of a young boy which guards the city and is known as Old Thomas.
