How to travel from Tallinn to Helsinki

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Travel Information from Tallinn to Helsinki

Distance51 miles (82 km)
Available travel modesBus or ferry
Ticket price range$18 - $36
Cheapest modeFerry • $18 (€16) • 2 h
Fastest modeBus • $36 (€32) • 2 h
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Tallink Silja Line

Travel 51 miles (82 km) by bus or ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Tallink Silja Line among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki.

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from Tallinn to Helsinki

How to get from Tallinn to Helsinki by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

ferry

The best way to travel from Tallinn to Helsinki is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Viking LineViking Line
07:00AM2h30
Tallinn Port (Terminal A)
09:30AMHelsinki (Katajanokka Terminal)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Viking LineViking Line
07:00AM2h30
Tallinn Port (Terminal A)
09:30AMHelsinki (Katajanokka Terminal)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Tallink Silja LineMYSTAR
10:30AM2h00
Port of Tallinn (Terminal D)
12:30PMWest Terminal 2
$521One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM2h00
Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal)
12:30PMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
$541One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:20AM3h10
Tallinn, Bussijaam
12:30PMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
$541One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM2h40
Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal)
01:10PMHelsinki, linja-autoasema
$541One-way
0 transfers
Eckerö LineEckerö Line
12:00PM2h15
Tallinn Port (Terminal A)
02:15PMWest Terminal 2
$291One-way
0 transfers
Viking LineViking Line
05:00PM2h30
Tallinn Port (Terminal A)
07:30PMHelsinki (Katajanokka Terminal)
$241One-way
0 transfers
Eckerö LineEckerö Line
06:00AM2h15
Tallinn Port (Terminal A)
08:15AMWest Terminal 2
$251One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Tallinn to Helsinki

Travel to Helsinki 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 Tallinn to Helsinki.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Tallinn to Helsinki: bus or ferry.

The cheapest way to get from Tallinn to Helsinki is by taking a ferry with average ticket prices of $18 (€16) compared to other travel options to Helsinki:

Taking a ferry costs $17 (€15) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $36 (€32) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Helsinki from Tallinn is by bus with an average travel time of 2 h.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Taking a ferry requires on average 2 h of travel time.

The Tallinn to Helsinki distance is around 51 miles (82 km).

The average frequency per day from Tallinn to Helsinki is:

  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • 11 ferries a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Tallinn to Helsinki 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 Tallinn to Helsinki:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Tallinn, Bussijaam and arrive in Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2.
  • Most travelers take a ferry from Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) to West Terminal 2.

The following travel companies offer services from Tallinn to Helsinki:

  • FlixBus or Lux Express can take you to Helsinki by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Tallinn to Helsinki for $36 (€32).
  • Tallink Silja Line, Viking Line or Eckero Line can take you to Helsinki by ferry. If searching for a good deal on ferries, you can find tickets for Viking Line from Tallinn to Helsinki for $18 (€16).

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

  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • Direct ferries with Tallink Silja Line, Viking Line or Eckero Line with 11 direct ferries per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Helsinki as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Helsinki from Tallinn.

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

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