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Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki

There are usually 11 daily and 76 weekly sailings between Tallinn and Helsinki. 3 operators sail this route Eckerö Line, Tallink Silja & Viking Line and runs throughout the year. Tallinn Helsinki ferries cost between 35.33 € and 180.0 €, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Tallinn Helsinki ferries.

Tallinn Helsinki Ferry Times

The earliest Tallinn Helsinki ferry sailings typically depart Tallinn at around 06:00. The last ferry usually departs at 23:00.

How long is the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki?

Tallinn Helsinki Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take around 2h 14m. The fastest sailings are approximately 2h 0m. Sailing times can vary, durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Tallinn Helsinki Ferry Operator Schedules

There are an average of 11 daily sailings and up to 76 weekly ferry sailings from Tallinn to Helsinki. These sailings are provided by Eckerö Line, Tallink Silja & Viking Line. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.

Tallinn Helsinki Ferry Prices

Tallinn Helsinki ferry prices typically range between 35.33 €* and 180.0 €*. The average price is typically 76.6 €*. The cheapest Tallinn Helsinki ferry prices start from 12.0 €*. The average price for a foot passenger is 72.0 €*. The average price for a car is 152.0 €*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.

How far is it from Tallinn to Helsinki?

The distance between Tallinn to Helsinki is approximately 47.2 miles (75.9km) or 41.0 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Tallinn Helsinki ferry?

Yes, Eckerö Line, Tallink Silja & Viking Line 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 Eckerö Line, Tallink Silja & Viking Line 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 & 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.

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.

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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 16/12/2024 and 22/12/2024

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	07:00	09:30	2 hours 30 minutes	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
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	15:30	18:00	2 hours 30 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, Sun
Viking Line	17:30	20:00	2 hours 30 minutes	Sat
Eckerö Line	18:30	21:00	2 hours 30 minutes	Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Tallink Silja Line	19:30	21:30	2 hours	Everyday
Viking Line	22:15	00:30	2 hours 15 minutes	Mon
Tallink Silja Line	22:30	00:30	2 hours	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat