Tallinn – Helsinki
Ferries to Finland
Tallinn – Helsinki
Ferries to Finland
There are around 11 daily and 76 weekly sailings from Tallinn to Helsinki. 3 operators sail this route
The earliest Tallinn Helsinki ferry sailings typically depart Tallinn at around 06:00. The last ferry usually departs at 23:00.
The average duration of a Tallinn Helsinki ferry is around 2h 14m. The fastest sailings are approximately 2h 0m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 11 daily sailings and up to 76 weekly ferry sailings from Tallinn to Helsinki. These sailings are provided by Eckerö Line, Tallink Silja & Viking Line. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Tallinn Helsinki ferry prices typically range between $57.74* and $292.98*. The average price is typically $124.86*. The cheapest Tallinn Helsinki ferry prices start from $19.39*. The average price for a foot passenger is $116.77*. The average price for a car is $247.89*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Tallinn and Helsinki is approximately 47.2 miles (75.9km) or 41.0 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Tallinn and Helsinki with Eckerö Line, Tallink Silja & Viking Line. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Pets are welcome on board Tallinn Helsinki ferries with Tallink Silja & Viking Line. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Tallinn - Helsinki Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Estonia | |
| Destination Country | Finland | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Eckerö Line, Tallink Silja & Viking Line | |
| Average Price | A$123* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 11 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 76 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 14m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 06:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:00 | |
| Distance | 41 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Tallinn is the capital city and main seaport of Estonia. It is located on Estonia's north coast to the Baltic Sea. It has been shaped by nearly a millennium of outside influence. Its name, derived from taani linnus , meaning "Danish Fort", is a reminder of the fact that the city was founded by the Danes at the beginning of the thirteenth century, and since that time political control has nearly always been in the hands of foreigners - Germans, Swedes and Russians. The Germans have undoubtedly had the most lasting influence on the city; Tallinn was one of the leading cities of the Hanseatic League, the German-dominated association of Baltic trading cities, and for centuries it was known to the outside world by its German name, Reval. Even when Estonia was ruled by the kings of Sweden or the tsars of Russia, the city's public life was controlled by the German nobility, and its commerce run by German merchants.
Helsinki port was founded in 1550 as a port town to compete for Baltic Sea transport and is now one of the key ferry ports in the region. Helsinki ferry port is the busiest passenger port in Finland with connections to numerous countries including Sweden, Estonia, Poland, Russia and Germany. Unsurprisingly for a port of its size, Helsinki has numerous ferry terminals - West Terminal for departures to Estonia and Russia, Olympia for Sweden, Katajanokka and Makasiini for Estonia and Hansa terminal for crossings to Germany and Poland.
