Helsinki to Tallinn Ferry
Helsinki–Tallinn is one of the world's busiest ferry routes — 8 million passengers a year. 2 hours across the Gulf of Finland. Fares from EUR 10 for foot passengers on weekday sailings. Tallink is the biggest operator; Viking Line + Eckerö also run daily. Duty-free shopping on board makes the crossing itself a Finnish tradition. Day trippers, weekend Tallinn breakers, and full-time cross-border commuters all use it.
Crossing time
2h
Price range
EUR 10-45 foot passenger · EUR 60-150 car with driver
Cars
Allowed
Frequency
~15 daily crossings across operators · 07:30-22:30
Ferry operators on this route
Tallink SiljaViking LineEckerö Line
Year-round · peak summer + Christmas · cheapest weekday mornings
Best for
- 1Weekend Tallinn break from Helsinki
- 2Duty-free shopping (booze!) trip
- 3Baltic road trip with car
- 4Cheap day trip (EUR 20 round-trip common)
Booking + prices
Prices
EUR 10-45 foot passenger · EUR 60-150 car with driver
Vehicle allowed: Yes
Pets allowed: Yes
How to book
Direct Ferries + FerryHopper both cover this route.
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FAQs — Helsinki to Tallinn
Cheapest way to book Helsinki-Tallinn?
Book weekday morning sailings (Mon-Thu 07:30 + 10:30 departures) via operator sites directly. Tallink Silja often has EUR 10 fares. Direct Ferries good for comparison.
Which terminal in Helsinki?
Most ferries depart from Länsisatama (West Harbour) — 25 min tram from Helsinki Central. Some Tallink Silja from Katajanokka Terminal (5 min tram from Central).
Bringing my car?
Yes, all three operators. Car with foot passenger ~EUR 60-150 depending on season. Book in advance for summer.