Tallinn – Helsinki
Ferry to Finland
Tallinn – Helsinki
Ferry to Finland
The Tallinn to Helsinki ferry route is provided by 3 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Tallinn to Helsinki takes approximately 2 hours on ferries servicing this route. Tallinn to Helsinki ferry duration can range between 2 hours and 8 hours depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 78 weekly sailings from Tallinn to Helsinki. Tallink Silja Line provide 46 sailings weekly. Viking Line provide 16 sailings weekly. Eckerö Line provide 20 sailings weekly.
The first ferry leaves at approximately 01:30 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 23:00. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki is with Tallink Silja Line.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Tallinn to Helsinki.
The price of a ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki can vary between £31.46* and £189.59* depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is £58.66, prices can range from £24 and £134. The average price with a car is £135.44. Car prices can range from £61 and £265. 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.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the ferry Tallinn to Helsinki. With 11 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative ferries to Helsinki if you require additional flexibility.
Enjoy a range of facilities on your trip from Tallinn to Helsinki including business and comfort lounges, cabins, shopping and a selection of coffee shops and restaurants, including a buffet. To view facilities by ship scroll down and view our onboard the ferries section.
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| Tallinn - Helsinki Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Estonia | |
| Destination | Finland | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Tallink Silja Line, Viking Line & Eckerö Line | |
| Average Price | £73 | |
| 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 April 2025.
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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 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.
