Cross the Gulf of Finland between Helsinki and Tallinn with frequent city-centre sailings on m/s Finlandia, or use Finbo Cargo between Vuosaari and Muuga when travelling by motor vehicle.
Compare city-centre passenger sailings and the outer-harbour vehicle service for your travel dates.
Schedules, terminal assignments, fares and vehicle availability can change. Check the exact route and terminal shown for your selected departure.
Eckerö Line Ab Oy is a Finnish shipping company founded in 1994 and part of the Rederi Ab Eckerö Group. Its business is concentrated on the Gulf of Finland, carrying passengers, vehicles and freight between Helsinki and Tallinn under the Finnish flag.
For most leisure travellers, the main product is m/s Finlandia between Helsinki West Harbour Terminal T2 and Tallinn A-Terminal. The published 2026–2027 timetable provides several departures each day, with many crossings taking about 2 hours 15 minutes and later sailings taking around 2 hours 30 minutes.
Motor-vehicle travellers also have selected passenger-capable departures on m/s Finbo Cargo between Vuosaari in eastern Helsinki and Muuga outside Tallinn. Some Finbo Cargo departures are freight-only or have earlier booking cut-offs, so the live timetable must be checked before treating it as a passenger option.
Important distinction: Eckerö Line is the Helsinki–Tallinn business of the Eckerö Group. It should not be confused with sister brand Eckerö Linjen, which operates the Eckerö–Grisslehamn service between Åland and Sweden.
Eckerö Line offers two complementary ways to cross the Gulf of Finland: the frequent city-centre passenger route and a vehicle-only outer-harbour service designed to avoid central Helsinki and Tallinn traffic.
m/s Finlandia links Helsinki West Harbour Terminal T2 with Tallinn A-Terminal. The current timetable shows multiple departures every day, with many sailings taking about 2 hours 15 minutes and later evening crossings around 2 hours 30 minutes.
m/s Finbo Cargo provides a practical alternative for travellers with their own motor vehicle. The crossing takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and uses ports outside the city centres, which can suit road trips and commercial traffic.
M/S Finlandia operates the Tallinn–Helsinki return service as part of Eckerö Line’s regular city-centre passenger timetable.
This schematic summarises the three representative current route groups described above. It is not a complete network map or timetable; the live operator booking result is definitive.
For planning with Eckerö Line, use the map to compare the representative route groups above, including Helsinki–Tallinn, Vuosaari–Muuga, Tallinn–Helsinki. It is most useful for judging which departure or arrival point best fits the rest of the journey rather than as a substitute for the live timetable.
After choosing the most practical route, compare the live Eckerö Line sailing for departure time, calling pattern, passenger requirements and the facilities or accommodation shown for that service. The complete itinerary and arrival location can matter more than a small difference in the headline fare.
The two services have different passenger rules. Finbo Cargo is only for travellers boarding in a motorised vehicle, while m/s Finlandia is the normal choice for foot passengers and city-centre travel.
The central terminals are convenient for city breaks, while Vuosaari and Muuga can be more practical when your journey is primarily by road. Choose the service around the whole itinerary, not only the sailing time.
m/s Finlandia departs from West Harbour Terminal T2 in Helsinki. The terminal is designed for passenger traffic and connects well with the city, making this the natural choice for foot passengers and short Finland–Estonia trips.
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Tallinn A-Terminal is close to the Old Town and central waterfront. Arriving here is convenient for city breaks, hotels and public transport without needing a long transfer from an outer port.
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The Finbo Cargo route uses Vuosaari in eastern Helsinki and Muuga east of Tallinn. It can avoid congested city-centre approaches, but every passenger must travel in a motorised vehicle.
Compare vehicle ferry routesEckerö Line operates between Helsinki and Tallinn. Eckerö Linjen is a sister brand serving Eckerö in Åland and Grisslehamn in Sweden. The similar names refer to different routes, terminals and booking decisions.
The Gulf of Finland crossing is short enough to travel in public areas, but m/s Finlandia also offers private cabins, new Horizon Seats and upgraded lounge choices for passengers who want a quieter or more private journey.
Public seating and lounge areas are included with a standard passenger ticket and suit travellers who simply want a convenient two-to-three-hour crossing.
Best considered forStraightforward city-to-city travelThe new Horizon Seats area on deck 9 offers reservable sea-view seating, a small table, USB charging and faster Wi-Fi in a calmer environment.
Best considered forWorking, relaxing or securing a quiet seatm/s Finlandia offers cabins as a private resting place during the journey. Cabins can also be useful for families, early departures and passengers who want to secure luggage away from public areas.
Best considered forPrivacy, rest and personal spaceOutside cabin choices add natural light and a sea view. Exact cabin categories and availability should be checked for the chosen departure.
Best considered forCouples and travellers valuing a quieter journeySpecial pet cabins are available and must be reserved separately. Larger pets can alternatively travel in the booked vehicle on the car deck, subject to the operator’s pet rules.
Best considered forTravellers with larger dogs or catsm/s Finlandia has accessible cabins, accessible toilets and lifts serving the main passenger decks. State mobility requirements when booking so assistance can be prepared.
Best considered forPassengers needing an adapted cabin or boarding assistanceFor such a short crossing, a cabin is optional rather than essential. Compare the price of a private cabin or Horizon Seat with your departure time, travelling party and plans immediately after arrival.
m/s Finlandia is designed as a short international passenger ferry rather than a basic shuttle, with several dining and relaxation choices for the journey between Finland and Estonia.
Buffet Eckerö serves seasonal Finnish-style breakfast, lunch and dinner, making a meal onboard part of the journey rather than a separate stop ashore.
Bistro & Cafe Satama and bar areas provide lighter meals, drinks and places to sit during the crossing. Opening arrangements vary by departure.
Free Wi-Fi is available onboard m/s Finlandia, while Horizon Seats provide a quieter reservable area with faster Wi-Fi and USB charging.
The onboard shop provides a traditional Baltic ferry shopping option. Product range and opening times depend on the sailing and applicable sales rules.
Passengers can combine public lounges, a private cabin or a reserved seating product according to how much privacy and certainty they want during the short voyage.
Eckerö Line is marketing m/s Finlandia as the first hybrid passenger ship on the Gulf of Finland following its 2026 battery investment and onboard upgrades.
This section combines genuine operator imagery with selected images from FerryEU's general ferry-travel library. Facilities and layouts vary by ship and sailing.
Both Eckerö Line services carry vehicles, but the passenger rules differ sharply. m/s Finlandia carries foot passengers, bicycles and vehicles; Finbo Cargo requires every passenger to board in a motorised vehicle.
Book the actual vehicle type and size. Car passengers use vehicle check-in, and the registration number should be correct because automated controls can direct vehicles to the appropriate lane.
Bicycles and e-scooters check in through the vehicle lanes and board via the car deck on m/s Finlandia. Roadworthy electric and hybrid cars can be carried as standard vehicles when properly declared.
Pets are welcome without an extra pet fare, but their place must be reserved. Small animals in a carrier can use permitted passenger areas; larger animals travel in the vehicle or a specially booked pet cabin.
Helsinki West Harbour and Tallinn A-Terminal provide assistance services, and m/s Finlandia has lifts, accessible toilets and accessible cabins. State assistance needs when booking.
Eckerö Line’s crossings are frequent and straightforward, but the 45-minute check-in closure is firm. Leave enough time to reach the correct terminal and keep the QR boarding card, identification and vehicle details accessible.
Decide between the m/s Finlandia city-centre route and Finbo Cargo vehicle service. Enter passenger names, vehicle registration and pet information accurately.
The Eckerö Line app and booking confirmation can provide a QR boarding card for gate access. Keep a backup copy and the booking reference available.
Standard check-in begins two hours before departure. Arriving early is especially useful with a vehicle, pet, bicycle or unfamiliar terminal approach.
Eckerö Line asks passengers to arrive no later than one hour before departure to avoid congestion, even though the formal check-in closure is later.
Passenger and vehicle check-in closes 45 minutes before the scheduled departure. After closure, boarding is not possible.
m/s Finlandia is usually the best choice for city breaks, foot passengers, bicycles and travellers who value arrival close to central Helsinki or Tallinn. Multiple daily departures make it easy to build the sea crossing around hotel, rail and sightseeing plans.
Finbo Cargo can be more attractive when the ferry is simply one stage of a longer road trip. Vuosaari and Muuga avoid the central passenger ports, but every traveller must be in a motorised vehicle and the ship is not accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Compare the whole journey: driving time to the terminal, city-centre congestion, whether you need a cabin or reserved seat, pet arrangements, and where you want to continue after arrival. A slightly longer sea crossing can still produce a faster door-to-door trip.
Eckerö Line is the Finnish Eckerö Group company operating Helsinki–Tallinn services. Eckerö Linjen is a sister brand operating the Eckerö–Grisslehamn route between Åland and Sweden. They use different routes and terminals.
The main passenger service is Helsinki West Harbour Terminal T2–Tallinn A-Terminal on m/s Finlandia. Finbo Cargo operates the vehicle-focused Vuosaari–Muuga route between outer harbours.
The current m/s Finlandia timetable includes many crossings of about 2 hours 15 minutes, with some evening sailings around 2 hours 30 minutes. Finbo Cargo takes about 2 hours 45 minutes between Vuosaari and Muuga.
Check-in begins two hours before departure and closes 45 minutes before the scheduled sailing. Eckerö Line asks passengers to arrive no later than one hour before departure to avoid congestion.
No. Finbo Cargo can only be boarded in a motorised vehicle for which a place has been reserved. Foot passengers should use the m/s Finlandia city-centre service.
Yes. m/s Finlandia offers private cabins, including pet and accessible options. The ship also offers reservable Horizon Seats for passengers wanting a quieter sea-view seat without booking a cabin.
Yes. Pets travel without an extra pet fare but a place must be reserved. Small pets in carriers can use permitted passenger areas, while larger pets use the vehicle or a separately booked pet cabin, subject to the rules.
Yes on m/s Finlandia. Bicycles and e-scooters use vehicle check-in and board via the car deck. Finbo Cargo requires passengers to travel in a motorised vehicle.
m/s Finlandia and the city passenger terminals provide accessibility features and assistance, including lifts, accessible toilets and accessible cabins. Finbo Cargo is not accessible for disabled passengers because of structural limitations.
m/s Finlandia provides luggage rooms and paid lockers. The luggage rooms are locked during the crossing, so keep medicines, travel documents and anything you may need during the voyage with you.
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