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Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki

The Tallinn Helsinki ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies; Tallink Silja Line, Viking Line & Eckerö Line.Tallinn Helsinki ferries take around 2 hours 15 minutes. The ferry costs between €36.38 and €203.92, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Tallinn to Helsinki.

Tallinn Helsinki Ferry Times

The first Tallinn Helsinki ferry typically departs from Tallinn at around 01:30. The last ferry usually departs at 23:00.

How long is the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki?

The Tallinn Helsinki ferry trip can take around 2 hours 15 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 2 hours. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Tallinn Helsinki Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 79 weekly sailings from Tallinn to Helsinki provided by Tallink Silja Line, Viking Line & Eckerö Line. Timetables can change from season to season.

Tallink Silja Line provide 45 sailings weekly. Viking Line provide 16 sailings weekly. Eckerö Line provide 20 sailings weekly.

Tallinn Helsinki Ferry Prices

Tallinn Helsinki ferry prices typically range between 36€* and 204€*. The average price is typically 79€*. The cheapest Tallinn Helsinki ferry prices start from 36€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 71€*. The average price for a car is 150€*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 January 2025.

How far is it from Tallinn to Helsinki?

The distance between Tallinn to Helsinki is approximately 47.2 miles (76.0km) or 41.0 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Tallinn Helsinki ferry?

Yes, Tallink Silja Line, Viking Line & Eckerö Line ferries allow cars on board ferries between Tallinn and Helsinki. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Tallinn and Helsinki.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Tallinn to Helsinki?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Tallink Silja Line, Viking Line & Eckerö Line ferries between Tallinn and Helsinki.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki?

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Tallinn to Helsinki with Tallink Silja Line & Viking Line. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Estonia to Finland page.
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Tallinn - Helsinki Route summary
Departure Country Estonia
Destination Country Finland
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 14m
Fastest Sailing Duration 2h 0m
First Ferry 06:00
Last Ferry 23:00
Distance 41 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki?

The approximate duration for ferries from Tallinn to Helsinki is 2h 15m. Durations can vary by operator and season.

How much is the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki?

Tallinn to Helsinki is approximately 105 €. We recommended booking in advance for the best price and availability. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Tallinn to Helsinki?

3 popular ferry companies travel from Tallinn to Helsinki. These ferry companies are
  • Tallink Silja Line
  • Viking Line
  • Eckerö Line

How can I book ferry tickets from Tallinn to Helsinki?

Book Tallinn to Helsinki tickets through our deal finder, where you can view the latest prices and schedules.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki?

Yes, foot passengers are allowed onboard the ferries from Tallinn to Helsinki with
  • Tallink Silja Line
  • Viking Line
  • Eckerö Line

Can you take your car on the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki?

Yes, you can travel with a car from Tallinn to Helsinki with the following operators
  • Tallink Silja Line
  • Viking Line
  • Eckerö Line

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki?

Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard the ferry. Please ensure you read all the information around pet travel from the operator you decide to travel with. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries
  • Tallink Silja Line
  • Viking Line

How far is Helsinki from Tallinn?

Tallinn to Helsinki is approximately 41 nautical miles distance apart.

Tallinn Helsinki Ferry reviews

  • "Smooth, efficient sailing"

    We took a day trip from Tallinn to Helsinki and were delighted with the ferry, which had everything we could possibly need. Would recommend the trip to anybody considering it.

    'Megastar' travelled on Megastar

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  • "Ferry Tallin To Helsinki return"

    A five star experience. Thumbs up. Its a luxury cruise ship not just an ordinary ferry.

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Tallinn Guide

The Estonian city of Tallinn is located on the northern coast of the country, on the shores of the Gulf of Finland. It is around 80 km to the south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm in Sweden and west of St Petersburg in Russia. The old town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the city as a whole was a European City of Culture in 2011, along with Turku in Finland. The city is Estonia's financial and business hub and benefits from liberal economic policy and has a highly diversified economy although its main strengths are in IT, tourism and logistics.

Tallinn's port offers ferry crossing to Finland and Sweden. The ferry terminals at the port deal with around 6 million passengers each year and has good facilities including shops, a coffee shop and departure lounges. In addition to dealing with passenger ferries, the port also caters for cruise ships and high speed ferries during the summer months. There are daily sailings between Tallinn and Stockholm and Helsinki and two sailings a week to St Petersburg in Russia.


Helsinki Guide

Helsinki is the capital of Finland and is located in the south of the country and lies on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. The city is quite small and therefore is just begging to be explored on foot where visitors will be impressed by the city's architecture, culture and shopping and will love exploring the city's parks, forests and coastline with its many islands. A popular attraction in the city is the National Museum of Finland which contains a large collection dating back to prehistoric times through to the present day. The museum is housed is a neomedieval castle which is a popular attraction in its own right. For visitors that enjoy history, other museums in the city include the Helsinki City Museum, which introduces visitors to the city's 500 year history, the University of Helsinki, which has a number of museums which includes the University Museum and the Natural History Museum.

There are daily ferry services to Helsinki from Estonia, Sweden and Germany. All the ferry companies offer also possibility to take a car with you. Helsinki can be reached by ferry also from Russia as well as Poland.

Tallinn to Helsinki Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 13/01/2025 and 19/01/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Eckerö Line 06:00 08:15 2 hours 15 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Viking Line 06:45 09:30 2 hours 45 minutes Mon
Tallink Silja Line 07:30 09:30 2 hours Everyday
Tallink Silja Line 10:30 12:30 2 hours Everyday
Viking Line 10:45 13:15 2 hours 30 minutes Sat
Eckerö Line 12:00 14:15 2 hours 15 minutes Everyday
Tallink Silja Line 12:30 16:00 3 hours 30 minutes Everyday
Tallink Silja Line 13:30 15:30 2 hours Everyday
Viking Line 15:00 17:45 2 hours 45 minutes Mon
Tallink Silja Line 16:30 18:30 2 hours Everyday
Viking Line 17:00 19:30 2 hours 30 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Viking Line 17:00 19:45 2 hours 45 minutes Sun
Viking Line 17:30 20:00 2 hours 30 minutes Sat
Eckerö Line 18:30 21:00 2 hours 30 minutes Everyday
Tallink Silja Line 19:30 21:30 2 hours Everyday
Tallink Silja Line 22:30 00:30 2 hours Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Viking Line 22:35 01:20 2 hours 45 minutes Mon
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