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Journey Information
You can pick from 7 daily ferry trips between Tallinn and Helsinki. The average ferry journey from Tallinn to Helsinki takes 2 hours and 11 minutes, but some Tallink and Silja Line ferry trips are as short as 2 hours.
| Distance | 51 mi (82 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 0m |
| Cheapest price | £29.37 |
| Trips per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | Tallink and Silja Line |
| Ferry lines | 1 |
What ferry companies travel from Tallinn to Helsinki?
There is one ferry company that operates from Tallinn to Helsinki. Tallink and Silja Line is the only company that connects the two cities by ferry. Fortunately, it has multiple scheduled ferries per day, so travelers still have a good amount of choice and flexibility.
| Ferry | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallink and Silja Line | 7 | 2h 11m | £31.24 |
Book Tallink and Silja Line from Tallinn to Helsinki from £29. There are 7 Tallink and Silja Line schedules from Tallinn to Helsinki and you can expect on average to pay for a Tallink and Silja Line ticket to Helsinki. In Tallinn, Tallink and Silja Line departs to Helsinki from Old City Harbor and no other station. In Helsinki, Tallink and Silja Line arrives at Kauppatori and no other station.
An average trip on Tallink and Silja Line from Tallinn to Helsinki takes 2 hours and 11 minutes , while the fastest available Tallink and Silja Line trip will get you to Helsinki in 2 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Tallink and Silja Line offers 7 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Helsinki.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ferry usually takes around 2 hours and 11 minutes to cover the 51 miles (82 kilometers) from Tallinn to Helsinki. However, the fastest ferry only takes 2 hours, It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie.
The busiest day of the week to travel by ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki is on Sunday. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Monday is typically when ferries are least crowded. If you’re looking for a little extra space, taking a ferry on Monday is the way to go.
The earliest ferry leaves Tallinn at 07:00. The latest ferry leaves Tallinn at 22:00. To see the times for all ferries between the first and last ones, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the ferry leave from in Tallinn?
Main departure station: Old City Harbor
Most ferries depart from the main station in Tallinn.
All ferry stations in Tallinn:
Old City Harbor
Where does the ferry arrive in Helsinki?
Main arrival station: Kauppatori
All ferries from Tallinn arrive at one main station in Helsinki.
Ferry stations in Helsinki:
Kauppatori
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