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Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki: Journey Information

There are usually 6 daily ferry trips available from Tallinn to Helsinki. Travelling by ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki usually takes 3 hours and 6 minutes, but the fastest Tallink and Silja Line ferry can make the trip in 2 hours.

Distance
51 mi (82 km)
Shortest duration
2h
Cheapest price
NOK 409.75
Trips per day
6
Most frequent service
Tallink and Silja Line
Ferry lines
1

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Price trends for ferries from Tallinn to Helsinki

Average ferry ticket prices from Tallinn to Helsinki by travel date

NOK 495NOK 330NOK 165DecDec

Prices as travel date approaches

NOK 925NOK 740NOK 555NOK 370NOK 1850

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 travellers still have a good amount of choice and flexibility.

FerryDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Tallink and Silja Line63h 6mNOK 525.33
  • Book Tallink and Silja Line from Tallinn to Helsinki from NOK 317.40. There are 6 trips per day offered by Tallink and Silja Line from Tallinn to Helsinki and you can expect on average to pay NOK 525.33 for a Tallink and Silja Line ticket to Helsinki. In Tallinn, Tallink and Silja Line departs to Helsinki from Old City Harbor. In Helsinki, Tallink and Silja Line arrives at Kauppatori.

    An average trip on Tallink and Silja Line from Tallinn to Helsinki takes 3 hours and 6 minutes, while the fastest available Tallink and Silja Line trip will get you to Helsinki in 2 hours.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki

There are 6 scheduled ferries that travel from Tallinn to Helsinki every day. Of these, 6 are direct ferries, meaning that you do not have to change ferries at any point during your trip. Need more travel options? Coach tickets from Tallinn to Helsinki start at NOK 434.

Trips per day

6

Direct trips

6

The ferry usually takes around 3 hours and 6 minutes to cover the 51 miles 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 film.

Distance (mi)

51

Distance (km)

82

The earliest ferry leaves Tallinn at 7:30. The latest ferry leaves Tallinn at 22:30. To see the times for all ferries between the first and last ones, use the search function on this page to get the full timetable for your specific travel dates.

Earliest ferry

7:30am

Latest ferry

10:30pm

The busiest day of the week to travel by ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki is on Thursday. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Wednesday is typically when ferries are least crowded. If you’re looking for a little extra space, taking a ferry on Wednesday is the way to go.

Most crowded

Thursday

Least crowded

Wednesday

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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