How to travel from Helsinki to Tallinn

There are 2 options to travel between Helsinki and Tallinn including taking a bus and ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Tallinn is a ferry with an average price of $25.

This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Tallinn:

A ferry is $36 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Helsinki to Tallinn costing on average $61.

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Tallinn is by ferry with an average journey time of 3h 24m.

Other travel options to Tallinn take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 26m.

The distance from Helsinki to Tallinn is approximately 50 miles (82 km).

The average frequency per day from Helsinki to Tallinn is:

• Around 39 buses per day.
• Around 12 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsinki and Tallinn as scheduled services by bus and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Helsinki to Tallinn:

• Buses mostly depart from Helsinki, linja-autoasema and arrive in Tallinn, Bussijaam.
• Ferries mostly depart from West Terminal 2 and arrive in Port of Tallinn (Terminal D).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Helsinki to Tallinn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with VIKING LINE, TALLINK, Eckerö Line, Eckero Line, Tallink Grupp AS to go to Tallinn by ferry.
• Travel with Tallink Silja, FlixBus, Lux Express to go to Tallinn by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Helsinki to Tallinn with the following travel companies:

• 12 direct ferries per day with VIKING LINE, TALLINK, Eckerö Line, Eckero Line, Tallink Grupp AS.
• 39 direct buses per day with Tallink Silja, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Helsinki to Tallinn often also extend their vacation to go to Riga, Narva, Tartu, Vilnius, Saint-Petersburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tallinn and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Tallinn to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Tallinn, you can stroll through Kadriorg Park with its gardens and Kadriorg Palace, explore the Seaplane Harbour maritime museum, and visit the Tallinn TV Tower for panoramic views. Discover the creative vibe in Telliskivi Creative City, enjoy a traditional Estonian sauna, and explore the UNESCO-listed Tallinn Old Town. Don't miss the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, and the Kumu Art Museum.

To fully experience Tallinn's historic Old Town, cultural sites, and vibrant atmosphere, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.