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How to get from Tallinn to Helsinki by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Tallinn to Helsinki is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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.
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