Ferry to Helsinki
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Travelling by ferry to Helsinki
Need to get to Helsinki by ferry? Looking for information and ferry tickets to Helsinki? Vivanoda helps you find the best deals on ferries to Helsinki from all 8 ports including Tallinn, Stockholm, Riga, Lubeck, Rostock, Mariehamn and Gdynia. There are a total of 7 ferry routes operated by Eckerö Line, Tallink, Viking Line, St. Peter Line, Silja Line and Finnlines.
The Finnlines, Silja Line, St. Peter Line, Viking Line, Tallink and Eckerö Line lines to Helsinki have a frequency of around 18 crossings a day.
The longest crossing is around 29 hours on the Lubeck - Helsinki route (688 mi away) and the fastest on the Tallinn - Helsinki route (51 mi away) with a duration of 2 hours.
Statistics of Helsinki ferry port
Popular ferry routes to Helsinki
Here are the fastest and longest popular ferry routes to Helsinki and those with the highest frequency of crossings.
Tips for cheaper and better ferry travel to Helsinki
You will make the right choice by choosing the ferry to Helsinki. This means of transport has undeniable advantages: comfortable, relaxing, economical... Here are some tips to save money on your ferry crossing to Helsinki and travel in the best conditions:
All crossings to Helsinki ferry port
What better way to start your trip to Helsinki than with a ferry crossing? Eckerö Line, Tallink, Viking Line, St. Peter Line, Silja Line and Finnlines ferries to Helsinki offer a comfortable and affordable alternative for travellers who want to avoid the long queues and tedious boarding procedures at airports. Moreover, you can take your car or motorbike on board, allowing you to explore Helsinki and its surroundings in complete freedom as soon as you arrive.
With a wide choice of ferry companies and routes from Tallinn, Stockholm, Riga, Lubeck, Rostock or Mariehamn to Helsinki, use our fare comparison platform to find the best deals on ferries to Helsinki for your budget and preferences. All you have to do is search!
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Eckerö Line3 crossings a day2 hours 20 min51 mi
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Tallink6 crossings a day2 hours51 mi
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Viking Line3 crossings a day2 hours 20 min51 mi -
St. Peter Line51 mi
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Silja Line246 mi -
Tallink7 crossings a week16 hours 20 min246 mi
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Viking Line7 crossings a week16 hours 20 min246 mi
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St. Peter Line1 crossings a week17 hours246 mi
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Tallink225 mi
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Finnlines7 crossings a week29 hours688 mi
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Finnlines636 mi
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Tallink7 crossings a week10 hours 10 min173 mi
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Viking Line7 crossings a week10 hours 20 min173 mi
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Finnlines458 mi
Where is the ferry terminal in Helsinki?
FAQs about ferries to Helsinki
To travel to Helsinki by ferry, you can depart from 8 ports in 6 countries: Tallinn, Stockholm, Riga, Lubeck, Rostock, Mariehamn and Gdynia.
Ferry services to Helsinki are operated by 6 ferry companies: Eckerö Line, Tallink, Viking Line, St. Peter Line, Silja Line and Finnlines
Ferry timetables to Helsinki can vary significantly depending on the time of year and ferry company (Eckerö Line, Tallink, Viking Line, St. Peter Line, Silja Line or Finnlines). We strongly recommend you search for timetables on Vivanoda.
It depends on the route you want to take. The shortest crossing on the Tallinn - Helsinki route takes 2 hours, while the longest crossing from Lubeck - Helsinki takes almost 29 hours.
The price of a ferry to Helsinki varies greatly, depending on whether you travel by car, on foot or by bike and the time of year. Vivanoda helps you find the best deals from Eckerö Line, Tallink, Viking Line, St. Peter Line, Silja Line and Finnlines to Helsinki.
When to take the ferry to Helsinki?
Summer, from June to August, is generally considered the best time to visit Finland. Temperatures are pleasant, fluctuating between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius, and the days are long, with almost 24 hours of daylight. This is the ideal time to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, fishing and attending local festivals.
Spring, from April to May, and autumn, from September to October, are also good seasons to visit Finland. Temperatures range from 5 to 15 degrees Celsius, and you can enjoy the beauty of the countryside thanks to the many forests and lakes. These periods are ideal for photography enthusiasts, hikers and those wishing to avoid the summer crowds.
Discover the country from Helsinki port
To begin with, it is important to know that Finland has an extensive ferry network that connects the country with Sweden, Estonia, Germany and Russia. Among the best-known ferry companies in Finland are Viking Line, Tallink Silja Line, Eckerö Line and Finnlines. These companies offer daily crossings and a wide choice of cabins, restaurants and activities on board.
The port of Helsinki is the most important ferry port in Finland and is considered the ideal starting point for exploring the country by ferry. From Helsinki you can easily reach the Baltic Sea islands, such as the Turku archipelago and the Åland Islands. You can also take a ferry to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, for a cultural and historical getaway.
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