Plan your Tallinn to Helsinki ferry journey with departure-port guidance, operator information and onward travel from Helsinki. Compare sailings and fares for your travel dates.
Choose Estonia as your place of departure, then select Tallinn - Helsinki. If the ports are grouped under an island or region, choose that place of departure or “Show all routes”. Enter your dates and confirm the direction shown before booking. Search all ferry routes.
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The Tallinn to Helsinki crossing links Tallinn in Estonia with Helsinki in Finland.
For a departure from Tallinn, start by locating the ferry terminal and checking how to reach the correct boarding point. Tallinn’s Old City Harbour sits close to the historic centre. Tallink, Eckerö Line and Viking Line may use different passenger terminals, all within the wider harbour area.
On the other side of the crossing, Helsinki is your arrival port. Helsinki has excellent trams, metro, buses and suburban rail, and many central attractions are close enough to combine on foot.
Compare the Tallinn departure and Helsinki arrival on the same dated itinerary. Sailing times and intermediate calls can differ between directions, so use the Tallinn to Helsinki result when planning your trip rather than assuming the outward timetable applies in reverse.
Check the total cost for everyone travelling, including any vehicle, reserved seat, cabin or other option offered. A later arrival in Helsinki may affect your next connection or accommodation, so compare the whole journey as well as the fare.
Travelling the other way? Read the Helsinki to Tallinn ferry guide.
Compare the operators and departures offered for your dates. The sailing result confirms the carrier, vessel and travel options for that journey.
Tallink Silja LineTallink Silja Line is listed in FerryEU’s guide to this crossing. Search the Tallinn to Helsinki direction to see which departures and ticket types are offered for your date.
Check the vessel, boarding arrangements at Tallinn, baggage allowance and any vehicle or accommodation options in the selected sailing. The return leg can have a different schedule or ship.
Eckerö LineEckerö Line is listed in FerryEU’s guide to this crossing. Search the Tallinn to Helsinki direction to see which departures and ticket types are offered for your date.
Check the vessel, boarding arrangements at Tallinn, baggage allowance and any vehicle or accommodation options in the selected sailing. The return leg can have a different schedule or ship.
Viking LineViking Line is listed in FerryEU’s guide to this crossing. Search the Tallinn to Helsinki direction to see which departures and ticket types are offered for your date.
Check the vessel, boarding arrangements at Tallinn, baggage allowance and any vehicle or accommodation options in the selected sailing. The return leg can have a different schedule or ship.
Tallinn’s Old City Harbour sits close to the historic centre. Tallink, Eckerö Line and Viking Line may use different passenger terminals, all within the wider harbour area.
For your Tallinn to Helsinki sailing, arrange your journey to Tallinn around the check-in deadline. The ferry may use a different entrance or terminal from other services at the same harbour. Check the boarding instructions before booking a connecting train, bus or taxi.
Helsinki has several passenger ferry terminals. Tallink and Eckerö Line use West Harbour for their main Tallinn services, while Viking Line uses separate terminal arrangements. Always follow the operator shown on your booking.
After the ferry reaches Helsinki, allow time for disembarkation before a collection or onward connection. Check where passengers leave the terminal and whether your next stop is within walking distance or requires a transfer.
Use the facilities listed for the ship on your departure. Vessel assignments and onboard services can change.
All three operators offer multiple seating and lounge options, with premium upgrades available on selected ships.
Restaurants, cafés and bars are a major part of the short Baltic crossing.
Large onboard shops are common on this route and can be a significant part of the passenger experience.
Cars can be booked, but check the vehicle terminal and check-in deadline for the chosen operator.
The Tallinn to Helsinki journey crosses between Estonia and Finland. Check the current entry and travel-document requirements for your nationality and itinerary, together with the operator’s boarding instructions.
Use the terminal named on the Tallinn booking confirmation. Plan the approach, parking or drop-off before departure; the town centre or railway station may be some distance from check-in.
Check names and travel details before you arrive. If taking a vehicle, enter its full dimensions and include trailers, roof loads or rear-mounted equipment where required.
Use current official guidance for documents, entry permissions and any vehicle or pet requirements that apply to your journey. Requirements depend on your circumstances and can change.
Helsinki has excellent trams, metro, buses and suburban rail, and many central attractions are close enough to combine on foot.
The historic centre, Market Square, Design District and central ferry terminals are easy to combine with walking and tram journeys.
Helsinki Central Station is the main hub for long-distance and regional trains across southern Finland and beyond.
Municipal and excursion boats make Suomenlinna and other islands an easy extension to a city stay.
For an onward connection from Helsinki, include time to leave the ship and terminal. Check local transport for the actual arrival day, especially if the ferry arrives early in the morning or late at night. A nearby hotel or a later connection may give more flexibility if the crossing is delayed.
Explore HelsinkiSearch nearby dates and compare the complete journey when considering another crossing. Different ports can change your transfer time, onward drive or overnight plans.
Return journey: Helsinki to Tallinn · Browse all ferry routes
Check the sailing time shown for your selected Tallinn to Helsinki departure. A timetable for the opposite direction may have different calls, departure patterns or overnight timings. Allow additional time at both ports for check-in, boarding and disembarkation.
FerryEU’s guide to this crossing lists Tallink Silja Line, Eckerö Line, Viking Line. Search the Tallinn to Helsinki direction and your travel date to confirm which operators and departures are available.
Tallinn’s Old City Harbour sits close to the historic centre. Tallink, Eckerö Line and Viking Line may use different passenger terminals, all within the wider harbour area. Use the terminal and check-in deadline specified on your booking confirmation.
Check the travel categories offered for the selected Tallinn to Helsinki departure. The choices depend on the operator and vessel; do not assume every sailing accepts both vehicles and foot passengers. Enter all travellers and the correct vehicle dimensions before comparing fares.
Compare the dates and departure times that work for your trip. Check the total for passengers, any vehicle and accommodation, then compare ticket flexibility and the onward journey from Helsinki. Prices depend on the sailing and available capacity.
Helsinki has excellent trams, metro, buses and suburban rail, and many central attractions are close enough to combine on foot. Allow time to disembark and reach your onward transport before a timed connection.
Use the return-trip option in the search and check both directions and dates before booking. The Helsinki to Tallinn guide covers the opposite departure port. Availability and sailing times can differ between the two legs.
Check the sailing from Tallinn, arrival in Helsinki and travel options before confirming your reservation.
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