Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
Route map
- Tallink & Silja Line
- Eckerö Line
- Viking Line
Tallink & Silja Line 2 hours
Check prices Eckerö Line 2 hours 15 minutes
Check prices Viking Line 2 hours 15 minutes
Check prices Ferry connections Helsinki - Tallinn
Operators compared
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallink & Silja Line | 2:00–7:35 | 8 | 393 | Megastar, MyStar, Victoria I |
| Eckerö Line | 2:15–2:30 | 3 | 392 | M/S Finlandia |
| Viking Line | 2:30 | 2 | 393 | Viking XPRS, Viking Cinderella, Gabriella |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €17
- Car
- €23
- Motorcycle
- €20
- Bicycle
- €16
- Motorhome
- €24
- Van
- €28
- Minibus
- €28
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Oct
13
Nov
13
Dec
13
Jan
11
Feb
13
Mar
13
Apr
13
May
13
Jun
13
Jul
14
Aug
13
Sep
13
Oct
12
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports and terminals
Frequently asked questions about the Helsinki - Tallinn ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn take? +
The crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn takes 2 hours 15 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 2 hours and 4 hours 10 minutes. The difference comes down to the ship: Megastar takes 2 hours and Victoria I takes 8 hours 50 minutes.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn run? +
The ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn runs daily, with up to 14 departures a day. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry companies sail from Helsinki to Tallinn? +
Tallink & Silja Line, Eckerö Line and Viking Line serve the Helsinki - Tallinn route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.
Vehicles
Can I take a vehicle on the Helsinki - Tallinn ferry? +
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars, motorcycles, bicycles, campervans, vans and minibuses. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.
Season
Does the Helsinki - Tallinn ferry run all year round? +
Yes, departures are scheduled for all twelve months. How frequent they are differs between high and low season.