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Helsinki to Tallinn Ferry Schedule
Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn: Journey Information
There are usually 7 daily ferry trips available from Helsinki to Tallinn. Traveling by ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn usually takes 2 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest Tallink and Silja Line ferry can make the trip in 2 hours.
| Distance | 51 mi (82 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 0m |
| Cheapest price | NOK 343.02 |
| Trips per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | Tallink and Silja Line |
| Ferry lines | 1 |
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 travelers still have a good amount of choice and flexibility.
| Ferry | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallink and Silja Line | 7 | 2h 13m | NOK 441.03 |
Book Tallink and Silja Line from Helsinki to Tallinn from NOK 343. There are 7 trips per day offered by Tallink and Silja Line from Helsinki to Tallinn and you can expect on average to pay 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 2 hours and 13 minutes , while the fastest available Tallink and Silja Line trip will get you to Tallinn in 2 hours and 0 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
The ferry usually takes around 2 hours and 12 minutes to cover the 51 miles (82 kilometers) 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 movie.
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, 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.
The earliest ferry leaves Helsinki at 7:00am. The latest ferry leaves Helsinki at 11:00pm. 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 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.
All ferry stations in Tallinn:
Old City Harbor
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