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Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki

There are around 11 daily and 76 weekly sailings between Tallinn and Helsinki. 3 operators sail this route Eckerö Line, Tallink Silja & Viking Line and run throughout the year. Tallinn Helsinki ferries cost between £29.44 and £1503, 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 sailing duration on this 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 £29.44* and £1503*. The average price is typically £63.87*. The cheapest Tallinn Helsinki ferry prices start from £9.98*. The average price for a foot passenger is £59.98*. The average price for a car is £127.2*.

Pricing will vary depending on the 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 and Helsinki is approximately 47.2 miles (75.9km) or 41 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, it is possible to travel as a foot passenger between Tallinn and Helsinki with Eckerö Line, Tallink Silja & Viking Line. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.

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

Pets are allowed on ferries traveling 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 £63*
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 ferry crossing time from Tallinn to Helsinki is approximately 2h 15m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.

How much is the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki?

Tallinn to Helsinki ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki is £90. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Tallinn to Helsinki?

There are 3 popular ferry operators for Tallinn to Helsinki. These are
  • Tallink Silja Line
  • Viking Line
  • Eckerö Line

How can I book ferry tickets from Tallinn to Helsinki?

Book ferries from Tallinn to Helsinki through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.

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

Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger 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 vehicle from Tallinn to Helsinki with
  • Tallink Silja Line
  • Viking Line
  • Eckerö Line

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

Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with
  • Tallink Silja Line
  • Viking Line

How far is Helsinki from Tallinn?

The distance between Tallinn to Helsinki is approximately 41 nautical Miles.

Tallinn Helsinki Ferry reviews

  • "smooth sailing"

    great trip

    'Megastar' travelled on Megastar

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  • "Would recommend "

    Reliable service with plenty of entertainment on board. Good value for money 

    'Finlandia' travelled on Finlandia

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  • "Pleasant trip"

    Really big ferry with a lot options inside, the only thing I missed was a place just for seat without being a bar or restaurant 

    'Megastar' travelled on Megastar

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  • "Excellent service "

    Fast check in and nice clean boats

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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

Ferry Timetables between 18/11/2024 and 24/11/2024


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 Everyday
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
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