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Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki

The Tallinn to Helsinki ferry route is provided by 3 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Tallinn to Helsinki is approximately 2 hours on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Tallinn to Helsinki cost around $54 and $339, 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.

Ferry times from Tallinn to Helsinki

Tallinn Helsinki ferry sailings typycally depart from Tallinn at around 01:30. The last ferry leaves at 23:00.

How long is the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki?

The Tallinn Helsinki ferry trip can take around 2 hours. The fastest Tallinn to Helsinki ferry is around 2 hours. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Tallinn Helsinki Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 78 weekly sailings from Tallinn to Helsinki serviced by Tallink Silja Line, Viking Line & Eckerö Line. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Tallinn to Helsinki

Tallinn Helsinki ferry prices typically range between $54* and $339*. The average price is typically $127*. The cheapest ferries from Tallinn to Helsinki start from $54*. The average price for a foot passenger is $103*. The average price for a car is $235*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.

How far is it from Tallinn to Helsinki?

The distance between Tallinn to Helsinki is approximately 47 miles (76km) or 41 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Tallinn Helsinki ferry?

Yes, Tallink Silja Line, Viking Line & Eckerö 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?

Foot passengers can travel on the Tallinn to Helsinki ferry with Tallink Silja Line, Viking Line & Eckerö Line.

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

Pets can travel on ferries from Tallinn to Helsinki with Tallink Silja Line & Viking Line. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Estonia to Finland page.

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Tallinn - Helsinki Ferry Route Summary
Departure Country	Estonia
Destination Country	Finland
No. of Operators	3
Operators	Tallink Silja Line, Viking Line & Eckerö Line
Average Price	$127
Average Daily Sailings	11
Average Weekly Sailings	78
Average Sailing Duration	2 h
Fastest Sailing Duration	2 h
First Ferry	01:30
Last Ferry	23:00
Distance	41 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Tallinn to Helsinki Ferry Most Popular Questions

How long is the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki?

The ferry crossing time from Tallinn to Helsinki is approximately 2 hours. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.
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 $127. 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
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
Can you take your car on the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki?
Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Tallinn to Helsinki with
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 Tallinn to Helsinki?

The distance from Tallinn to Helsinki is 41 nautical miles.

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 2025-03-24 and 2025-03-30

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