- Must visit
Kumu Art Museum
Estonia's leading art museum in a striking modern building, presenting national classics and major temporary exhibitions in Kadriorg.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$24
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$33
Fastest journey on Sep 17
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
2 h 30 m
Ferries on Sep 17
4
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Espoo to Tallinn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Espoo to Tallinn will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 4 ferries from Espoo to Tallinn, including 4 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct ferries cover the 86 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Espoo to Tallinn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $44, while a bus costs an average of $52.
Distance: 46 nautical miles (86 km)
Most popular Ferry | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Espoo to Tallinn:
A ferry is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Espoo to Tallinn costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Tallinn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat |
Operator Tallink Silja | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator TALLINK | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 13h25 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator Eckerö Line | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat |
Operator Eckerö Line | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator VIKING LINE | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
The table below shows live departures for Espoo to Tallinn ferries for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:35 PM Espoo | 13h25 | 6:00 AM Tallinn | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Espoo | 2h30 | 9:00 PM Tallinn | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM Espoo | 2h30 | 9:10 PM Tallinn | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
![]() | 8:30 AM Espoo | 2h30 | 11:00 AM Tallinn | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Ferries from Espoo to Tallinn run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 13 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 46 nautical miles (86 km) distance in 2h 0m. There are 7 sailings per week. Ferries from Espoo to Tallinn are available to foot passengers.





Distance 46 nautical miles (86 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Ferries per day 13 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 7 |
Fastest ferry 2h 0m |
First ferry 12:10 AM |
Last ferry 11:30 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Service is usually included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; cafe tipping is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Espoo to Tallinn by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tallinn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Espoo to Tallinn ferries use the Port of Helsinki (West Terminal 2) to Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) port pair, with some services arriving at Tallinn (Terminal A). Use this guide to compare Espoo and Tallinn ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) is 1 km from Tallinn city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Kaks Kokka (0.6km), Restoran ORE (0.8km), Restaurant Bordoo (1km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Tallinn (Terminal D).
Available at Port of Tallinn (Terminal D): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Port of Tallinn (Terminal D): Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Tallinn (Terminal D).
Tallinn (Terminal A) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Kaks Kokka (0.4km), Restoran Olevi Residents (0.8km), Leib Resto ja Aed (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are multiple ATMs available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Tallinn (Terminal A).
Available at Tallinn (Terminal A): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tallinn (Terminal A).
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