Ferries from Helsinki to Tallinn
| Route: | HELSINKI - TALLINN |
|---|---|
| Average Weekly Sailings: | 7 weekly sailings |
| Sailing Days: | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday |
| No. of Operators: | 3 |
| Operators: | ECKERÖ LINE, TALLINK SILJA LINE, VIKING LINE |
| First Ferry: | 07:30 |
| Last Ferry: | 23:00 |
| Average trip duration: | 2 h 58 min |
| Distance: | 82.81 Km |
Are you organizing a vacation to Estonia? Search for the best ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn with ferry booking service by NetFerry. On these pages you can find out the arrival and departing times, prices and ferry operators that serve thecrossings to Tallinn departing from Helsinki.
The crossing between Helsinki and Tallinn is served by 3 different ship operators - Eckerö Line, Tallink Silja Line and Viking Line - which together provide 80 weekly sailings with travel times ranging between 1 hour 45 minutes and 13 hours 25 minutes. morning and afternoon departure times for these crossings. Ferries on this route can transport both foot passengers and vehicles. For journeys over 6 hours, ships will provide a wide range of services on board, such as bars, shops and self-service restaurants.
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Children between the ages of 6 and 17 are eligible for a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
Children from 0 to 5 years of age travel free but will not be designated an individual seat or accommodation.
100% discount
Tallink Silja Lines has special discounts for infants (0-5) children (6-11) and teenagers (12-17). The discount is applied automatically on our online booking system.
Book Comfort Lounge accommodation and enjoy access to a special lounge with extra services, including a selection of snacks and soft drinks, newspapers, TV, WIFI and power outlets.
Buy a ticket for the Business Lounge and enjoy a quiet, elegant area reserved exclusively for business travellers. In addition to premium WIFI services, newspapers, hot and cold catering and a wide selection of drinks, Business Lounge customers travelling by car are also entitled to Priority Car service, which allows them to be among the first to get off the ship at their destination.
Save up to 40% on day trips between Helsinki and Tallinn with Tallink Shuttle ferries, MyStar and Megastar. The crossing takes only 2 hours, with multiple daily departures. Children under 5 travel free. Discover the unique and charming neighborhoods of both capitals and enjoy a special day abroad, taking advantage of panoramic views, shopping, and dining on board.
40% discount
Pets can travel in a carrier, pet kennel, or a pet-friendly cabin. Animals weighing over 8 kg (up to 20 kg on some ships) must use a kennel or a pet-friendly cabin. Those weighing under 8 kg can travel in a pet bag, but they are not allowed in certain areas such as children’s zones, restaurants, bars, and lounges.
Pets must be kept on a leash, and a muzzle is recommended in public areas. Dangerous animals are not permitted. The pet owner is responsible for the health and well-being of the animal and for any damage caused on board.
If your pet stays in the vehicle during the crossing, no additional ticket is required, but you must inform the staff at check-in. You can book in advance to ensure the availability of pet-friendly cabins, which also provide water bowls and space for up to 3 larger pets. During the trip, it’s not recommended to leave pets alone for long periods.
Children from 0 to 5 years of age travel free but will not be designated an individual seat or accommodation.
100% discount
Children between the ages of 6 and 11 are eligible for a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
All passengers between the ages of 12 and 17 receive a discounted ticket.
Pets are welcome on all regular Viking Line voyages, though they must not disturb other passengers or crew. Key rules include:
On the Helsinki–Tallinn route from October to April, pets can travel free in a car if noted during booking. However, the car deck is off-limits during the voyage, and feeding or visiting pets there is not allowed. Extreme weather conditions may also restrict pets from traveling on the car deck.
The port of Helsinki is the largest port in Europe for freight and passenger traffic. It is a vast port and offers services of all kinds and generates lots of wealth and jobs for the country. There are many piers and areas of the port, including the South Harbor, Katajanokka Harbor, West Harbor, Hernesaari Cruise Pier, Vuosaari Harbor, Port of Loviisa, Kantvik Harbor, Helsinki's coal quays. The passenger terminals are well connected to each other by tram and shuttle service. The Katajanokka terminal offers in-house catering services, luggage storage, currency exchange and ticket offices. The t... [More information]
Address: Lootsi 13, 10151 Tallinn, Estonia
Directions: Google Map @ Helsinki, port
Tallinn is a charming city on the Baltic Sea and the capital of Estonia. Here is an interesting fact about Tallinn; chimney sweeps in the city still wear 19th-century uniforms and if you come across one, be sure to touch his brass buttons, legend has it that this brings good luck! The city is a great place to explore architecture, history and art, but surprisingly also has some pleasant beaches nearby. A brief history of Tallinn Established in the 10th century, on a site known as Lindanise, by the 13th century, the Danish had created a fortified city called Reval, which was Tallinn's nam... [More information]
Want to learn more about your trip from HELSINKI to TALLINN?
The duration of the crossing from HELSINKI to TALLINN is usually 2 hours 30 minutes with ECKERÖ LINE, 13 hours 25 minutes with TALLINK SILJA LINE and 3 hours with VIKING LINE. Travel times may vary depending on the date and time of departure.
The ferry operator ECKERÖ LINE carries out 6 weekly itineraries, TALLINK SILJA LINE carries out 62 weekly itineraries and VIKING LINE carries out 22 weekly itineraries. The number of crossings may vary depending on the time of year.
The price of the ticket from HELSINKI to TALLINN varies according to the date and time of departure and the offers available at the time of booking. Our website always gives you the best available price. Book now and save.
The ferries on this route, allow transportation of cars, motorcycles, campers and trucks.
If you are looking for information on your return journey, click this link Ferries from TALLINN to HELSINKI .