Cheap ferry tickets from Helsinki to Tallinn

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Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn: Journey Information

There are usually 5 daily ferry trips available from Helsinki to Tallinn. Travelling by ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn usually takes 3 hours and 35 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
US$33.58
Trips per day
5
Most frequent service
Tallink and Silja Line
Ferry lines
1

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How much does a ferry ticket from Helsinki to Tallinn cost?

Based on the average prices in the last 30 days, US$44 was the cheapest price for ferry tickets from Helsinki to Tallinn. Any tickets cheaper than US$44 is an especially great deal. Book as early as possible to get the best deals on ferry tickets, since ferry fares tend to climb the closer you get to the travel date.

Average ferry ticket prices from Helsinki to Tallinn by travel date

US$60US$40US$20Dec

Prices as travel date approaches

US$75US$60US$45US$30US$150

The best way to find cheap ferry tickets from Helsinki to Tallinn is to book your trip as early as possible, since most ferry companies increase ticket prices as the travel date approaches.

What ferry companies travel from Helsinki to Tallinn?

There is one ferry company that operates from Helsinki to Tallinn. 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 Line53h 35mUS$48.91
  • Book Tallink and Silja Line from Helsinki to Tallinn from US$33.58. There are 5 trips per day offered by Tallink and Silja Line from Helsinki to Tallinn and you can expect on average to pay US$48.91 for a Tallink and Silja Line ticket to Tallinn. In Helsinki, Tallink and Silja Line departs to Tallinn from Kauppatori. In Tallinn, Tallink and Silja Line arrives at Old City Harbor.

    An average trip on Tallink and Silja Line from Helsinki to Tallinn takes 3 hours and 35 minutes, while the fastest available Tallink and Silja Line trip will get you to Tallinn in 2 hours.

    At weekends, Tallink and Silja Line offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay US$33.58 for a single ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Tallinn.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn

There are 5 scheduled ferries that travel from Helsinki to Tallinn every day. Of these, 5 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 Helsinki to Tallinn start at US$46.

Trips per day

5

Direct trips

5

The ferry usually takes around 3 hours and 35 minutes to cover the 51 miles from Helsinki to Tallinn. 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 Helsinki at 7:30. The latest ferry leaves Helsinki 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 Helsinki to Tallinn is on Wednesday. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Saturday is typically when ferries are least crowded. If you’re looking for a little extra space, taking a ferry on Saturday is the way to go.

Most crowded

Wednesday

Least crowded

Saturday

Station Information

Where does the ferry leave from in Helsinki?

Main departure station: Kauppatori

Most ferries depart from the main station in Helsinki.

All ferry stations in Helsinki:

  • Kauppatori

Where does the ferry arrive in Tallinn?

Main arrival station: Old City Harbor

All ferries from Helsinki arrive at one main station in Tallinn.

Ferry stations in Tallinn:

  • Old City Harbor

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