How to travel from Tallinn to Helsinki

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

The cheapest way to travel from Tallinn to Helsinki is a ferry with an average price of zł80.

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

A ferry is zł127 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tallinn to Helsinki costing on average zł207.

The fastest way to travel from Tallinn to Helsinki is by ferry with an average journey time of 3h 22m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 24m.

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

The average frequency per day from Tallinn to Helsinki is:

• Around 33 buses per day.
• Around 12 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tallinn and Helsinki 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 Tallinn to Helsinki:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In Helsinki, explore the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum to see traditional Finnish wooden buildings, visit the Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island, and wander through the vibrant Design District. Relax in Esplanadi Park or enjoy a Finnish sauna at Löyly. Discover Suomenlinna's historical sea fortress, admire the architecture of Helsinki Cathedral, and visit the unique Temppeliaukio Church. Don't miss the lively Market Square and contemporary art at Kiasma.

Three to four days in Helsinki is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, experience the local culture, and enjoy the vibrant dining and shopping scenes.