Helsinki to Tallinn Ferries
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How to get from Helsinki to Tallinn by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Helsinki to Tallinn ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Helsinki to Tallinn can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Helsinki to Tallinn ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.
With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Eckerö Line, St. Peter Line, Viking Line or Tallink. This way you can find the best price for a Helsinki Tallinn ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most St. Peter Line, Tallink, Eckerö Line or Viking Line ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.
To find the best deals on ferries from Helsinki to Tallinn simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Helsinki to Tallinn Ferry Information
Ferry Helsinki Tallinn: Price, Timetable and Duration
To travel by ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn, you'll find tickets ranging from $16 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $127 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Helsinki-Tallinn route is $57. The average ferry crossing time from Helsinki to Tallinn is 2 hrs. 15 min. The slowest ferries will take 2 hrs. 45 min to reach Tallinn, while the fastest boats will reach Tallinn in 2 hrs.. The first ferry leaves the port of Helsinki at 07:30. The last ferry to Tallinn leaves Helsinki at 21:40.
Why take a ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn ?
Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Helsinki to Tallinn ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Tallinn. Here are 3 reasons why we think Helsinki to Tallinn ferry is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Helsinki and Tallinn?
If you're looking to travel between Helsinki and Tallinn by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including St. Peter Line, Tallink, Eckerö Line or Viking Line who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.
Where do the ferries leave from in Helsinki? Where do the boats arrive in Tallinn?
Port of departure in Helsinki
St. Peter Line, Tallink, Eckerö Line or Viking Line ferries depart for Tallinn from the following ports in Helsinki:
Port of arrival in Tallinn
Viking Line, Eckerö Line, Tallink or St. Peter Line ships arrive in Tallinn from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn, it will take you at least 2 hrs. to cover the 51 mi between Helsinki and Tallinn.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Helsinki and Tallinn in winter) and the ferry company (St. Peter Line, Tallink, Eckerö Line and Viking Line). There are currently 12 crossings a day between Helsinki and Tallinn.
There are 4 ferry companies operating between Helsinki and Tallinn: St. Peter Line, Tallink, Eckerö Line and Viking Line.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Eckerö Line, St. Peter Line, Viking Line, Tallink.
Before booking, compare the prices of Eckerö Line, St. Peter Line, Viking Line, Tallink on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and safely on our partner's website.
If you want to change or cancel your Helsinki Tallinn ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are not refundable or changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Helsinki and Tallinn, you will travel 51 mi.
To go by boat from Helsinki to Tallinn, you can find prices ranging from $16 for the lowest, to $127 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $57.
The first ferry leaves Helsinki at 07:30 for Tallinn.
The last ferry to Tallinn from Helsinki usually departs at 21:40.
What is a Helsinki to Tallinn ferry crossing like?
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Helsinki-Tallinn crossing is like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Eckerö Line, St. Peter Line, Viking Line or Tallink ferry cruise, we explain here the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Helsinki to disembarking in Tallinn. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Helsinki and Tallinn.
Departure from Helsinki by ferry
Before your Helsinki Tallinn ferry trip begins, here are the few steps to board:
- Presentation at the port of Helsinki / You must arrive at the port of Helsinki sufficiently in advance. Please check with your Viking Line, Eckerö Line, Tallink or St. Peter Line company. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Helsinki-Tallinn crossing / Go to the Viking Line, Eckerö Line, Tallink or St. Peter Line counter at the Helsinki ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your reservation number. By car, the process is the same but is done directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ship to Tallinn / Information messages are broadcasted in the Helsinki ferry terminal to invite you to board. In your vehicle, St. Peter Line, Tallink, Eckerö Line or Viking Line agents will proceed to boarding line by line. Wait patiently for your turn.
Crossing Helsinki Tallinn: on board the ship...
During the crossing, each person can take advantage of the services available on the St. Peter Line, Tallink, Eckerö Line or Viking Line ship as they see fit. Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.
The arrival of the ferry in Tallinn
Here is some information for the disembarkation in Tallinn:
- Approaching Tallinn harbor / You will be allowed to access the garage only when the boat is docked. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Tallinn harbor from the deck of the boat.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have traveled from Helsinki to Tallinn in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Tallinn.
- Leaving the ship and discovering Tallinn / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at the port of Tallinn can give you a check. Finally, your stay in Tallinn begins in earnest!
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