Helsinki Tallinn Ferry

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Helsinki to Tallinn Ferry Summary

Helsinki to Tallinn Ferry is the most popular way to travel on this route. There are 18 daily departures available, including 4 night departures. The earliest departure from Helsinki is at 07:30h, arriving at Tallinn at 09:30h. While the latest departure is at 22:30h, arriving at 00:30h. The total ride from Helsinki to Tallinn lasts around 03:22h. Prices of a one way adult ticket range from €24 up to €81.
Departure station and country HelsinkiFinland
Arrival station and country Tallinn, Estonia
Travel Distance 86 km (46 NM)
Average Trip Duration 02h 30min
Total Departures 18
Popular Operators Tallink Silja, Viking Line
Lowest Price €24
Transportation Options Ferry



Traveling by Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn

The travel distance between Helsinki and Tallinn is a total of 46 nautical miles (86 km), which equals a travel time of roughly 02:30h. The number of daily departures depends on the period you’re traveling in. Most commonly, the number of daily departures increases during the high season. Therefore, in a country like Finland, you can expect more lines operating in the period from June to August. Please note that the number of departures may also be limited on public holidays.

Overnight Ferry

If you want to travel overnight and either save money on accommodation or arrive at the port in Tallinn earlier, there are 4 overnight ferries traveling on the route from Helsinki to Tallinn. The overnight ferries depart between 18:35 and 08:00 and arrive between 22:30 and 00:30 the following day.

Departure and Arrival Ports

For comprehensive details about Helsinki and Tallinn, including ferry port details, as well as other popular routes, please refer to the provided links below.
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  Helsinki

You can see information about the departure station and stops Helsinki here

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  Tallinn

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Tallinn here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €24 (One-Way) or €48 (Return).

Ferry Companies from Helsinki to Tallinn

There is a total of 2 ferry companies operating the routes from Helsinki to Tallinn. Here you can see the most popular ferry companies operating this route and their overall rating.

Tallink Silja

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