4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare bus and ferry for Helsinki to Tallinn
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Tallinn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €32.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
Compare ferry with
Most popular Ferry | Bus |
|---|---|
€16 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 9h 41m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Helsinki to Tallinn
How to get from Helsinki to Tallinn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Helsinki to Tallinn is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Viking LineCheapest
VICTORIAFastest
MEGASTAROther options
FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusViking LineMYSTARMYSTARFind all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and ferry prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jan 16
Jan 17
Jan 18
Jan 19
Jan 20
Jan 21
Jan 22
Jan 23
Jan 24
Jan 25
Jan 26
Jan 27
Jan 28
Jan 29
Jan 30
Jan 31
Feb 01
Feb 02
Feb 03
Feb 04
Feb 05
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Helsinki to Tallinn
Travel to Tallinn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Helsinki to Tallinn.
There are 2 travel options to Tallinn from Helsinki. You can take a bus or ferry.
The cheapest way to go to Tallinn from Helsinki is by taking a ferry, which costs on average $10 (€9).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Helsinki to Tallinn:
Taking a ferry costs $26 (€23) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $36 (€32).
The fastest way from Helsinki to Tallinn is by bus with an average journey time of 2 h.
There are alternative travel options to Tallinn that take longer:
Ferry takes on average 2 h.
The distance from Helsinki to Tallinn is approximately 51 miles (82 km).
The average frequency per day from Helsinki to Tallinn is:
- 7 buses per day.
- Around 11 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Helsinki and Tallinn as scheduled services by bus or ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Helsinki to Tallinn:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 and arrive in Tallinn, Bussijaam.
- Most travelers take a ferry from West Terminal 2 to Port of Tallinn (Terminal D).
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Helsinki to Tallinn:
- You can go to Tallinn from Helsinki by bus with FlixBus or Lux Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $36 (€32) with FlixBus from Helsinki to Tallinn on Omio.
- You can go to Tallinn from Helsinki by ferry with Tallink Silja Line, Eckero Line or Viking Line. You'll see cheap ferry tickets for $10 (€9) with Tallink Silja Line from Helsinki to Tallinn on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Helsinki to Tallinn with the following travel companies:
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 11 direct ferries per day with Tallink Silja Line, Eckero Line or Viking Line.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Tallinn as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Helsinki to Tallinn.
Travelling from Helsinki to Tallinn: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
