Tallinn to Helsinki Ferries
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How to get from Tallinn to Helsinki by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Tallinn to Helsinki ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Tallinn to Helsinki can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Tallinn to Helsinki ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.
With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Eckerö Line, St. Peter Line, Viking Line or Tallink. This way you can find the best deal on a Tallinn Helsinki ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most St. Peter Line, Tallink, Eckerö Line or Viking Line ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.
To find the best deals on ferries from Tallinn to Helsinki simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Tallinn to Helsinki Ferry Information
Ferry Tallinn Helsinki: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki, you'll find tickets range from £13 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £117 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Tallinn to Helsinki route is £49. The average ferry crossing time from Tallinn to Helsinki is 2 hours 18 min. The slowest ferries will take 3 hours 30 min to reach Helsinki, while the fastest boats will arrive in Helsinki in 2 hours. The first ferry leaves the port of Tallinn at 06:00. The last boat to Helsinki leaves the port of Tallinn at 18:30.
Why travel by ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Tallinn to Helsinki ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Helsinki. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Tallinn and Helsinki?
If you want to travel between Tallinn and Helsinki by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including St. Peter Line, Tallink, Eckerö Line or Viking Line who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.
Where do the ferries leave from in Tallinn? Where do the boats arrive in Helsinki?
Port of departure in Tallinn
St. Peter Line, Tallink, Eckerö Line or Viking Line ferries depart for Helsinki from the following ports in Tallinn:
Port of arrival in Helsinki
Viking Line, Eckerö Line, Tallink or St. Peter Line ships arrive in Helsinki from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki, it will take you at least 2 hours to cover the 51 mi between Tallinn and Helsinki.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Tallinn and Helsinki in winter) and the ferry company (St. Peter Line, Tallink, Eckerö Line and Viking Line). There are currently 12 crossings a day between Tallinn and Helsinki.
There are 4 ferry companies operating between Tallinn and Helsinki: St. Peter Line, Tallink, Eckerö Line and Viking Line.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Eckerö Line, St. Peter Line, Viking Line, Tallink.
Before booking, compare the prices of Eckerö Line, St. Peter Line, Viking Line, Tallink on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.
If you want to change or cancel your Tallinn Helsinki ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Tallinn and Helsinki, you will travel 51 mi.
To go by boat from Tallinn to Helsinki, you can find prices ranging from £13 for the lowest, to £117 for the highest. The average price we observed was £49.
The first ferry leaves Tallinn at 06:00 for Helsinki.
The last ferry to Helsinki usually departs from Tallinn at 18:30.
Your Tallinn to Helsinki ferry experience
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Tallinn to Helsinki sea crossing is like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Tallinn to disembarkation in Helsinki, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Eckerö Line, St. Peter Line, Viking Line and Tallink. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Tallinn and Helsinki.
Ready for boarding in Tallinn
Before your Tallinn Helsinki ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:
- Presentation at the port of Tallinn / You should arrive in the port of Tallinn well in advance. Please check this with your Viking Line, Eckerö Line, Tallink or St. Peter Line company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Tallinn - Helsinki crossing / In Tallinn, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Viking Line, Eckerö Line, Tallink or St. Peter Line ticket offices at the Tallinn ferry terminal. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ferry to Helsinki / Information messages are broadcast in the Tallinn ferry terminal to invite you to board. If you are travelling by car, Viking Line, Eckerö Line, Tallink or St. Peter Line staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
Tallinn to Helsinki crossing: on board the ship...
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the St. Peter Line, Tallink, Eckerö Line or Viking Line ship as they wish. Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.
Ferry arrival in Helsinki
Here is some information for the disembarkation in Helsinki:
- The ferry enters Helsinki Harbour / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no need to rush. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Helsinki harbour from the deck of the boat.
- If you are in a cabin. / If you have travelled from Tallinn to Helsinki in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Helsinki.
- Leaving the ship and exploring Helsinki / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Helsinki harbour can give you a check. Finally, leave the port and Helsinki is waiting for you!
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