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Independent Comparison · Helsinki–Tallinn

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Three operators, five ships, one route. The independent comparison of all ferry services between Helsinki and Tallinn — transparent and commission-free.

3
Operators
5
Ships
from €9
Lowest Price
2:00 h
Fastest
The Operators

Three Shipping Lines, One Route

Each operator has its own strengths — from the fastest crossing to the cheapest car fare. Travelling the other way? All departure times are also listed on the Helsinki to Tallinn ferry page.

FASTEST Tallink Silja Line
Tallink Silja Line
Megastar · MyStar
2:00 h
Travel Time
53–57/wk
Departures
from €9
Min. Price
6 daily
Per Direction
Helsinki: West Terminal 2
Tallinn: Terminal D
  • Fastest crossing (2 hours)
  • LNG-powered — eco-friendly
  • 6 daily departures per direction
  • Platinum Lounge (MyStar only)
  • 2-storey Superstore (2,500 m²)
Operator Profile → tallink.com →
DAY TRIP Viking Line
Viking Line
Viking XPRS
2:30–2:40 h
Travel Time
~16/wk
Departures
from €14
Same-Day Return
2 daily
Per Direction
Helsinki: Katajanokka (City Centre!)
Tallinn: Terminal A
  • Best same-day return deal (50% discount)
  • Central Helsinki terminal (Katajanokka)
  • Award-winning ship design
Operator Profile → vikingline.com →
CAR TIP Eckerö Line
Eckerö Line
MS Finlandia · Finbo Cargo
2:15 h
Travel Time
19–20/wk
Departures
from €15
Ticket
3 daily
Per Direction
Helsinki: West Terminal 2
Tallinn: Terminal A
  • Cheapest tickets on the route
  • Ticket books for frequent travellers
  • Seasonal onboard cuisine
Operator Profile → eckeroline.com →
Detailed Comparison

All Features at a Glance

The complete comparison table of all three operators on the Helsinki–Tallinn route.

Feature Tallink Tallink Silja Line Viking Viking Line Eckerö Eckerö Line
Ship(s) Megastar, MyStar Viking XPRS MS Finlandia
Travel Time 2:00 h 2:30–2:40 h 2:15–2:30 h
Departures/Week ~42 ~15 ~20
Helsinki Terminal West Terminal 2 Katajanokka (City Centre!) West Terminal 2
Tallinn Terminal Terminal D Terminal A Terminal A
Min. Ticket Price from ~€9 from ~€14 (SDR) from ~€15
Onboard Shop 2-storey (2,500 m²) Yes Yes
Cabins 47 (Megastar) / 46 (MyStar) Limited –
Pets Yes Yes –
Vehicles Yes Yes Yes (+ Finbo Cargo)
Multi-trip Tickets Yes (8/14/24) – Ticket Books
LNG Propulsion Yes No No

All information without guarantee. Prices and schedules may vary seasonally. Updated: March 2026.

Recommendation

Which Ferry Suits You Best?

Depending on your priority, there is a clear winner — here are our recommendations.

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Fastest Crossing
Tallink Tallink Silja Line
Just 2 hours from Helsinki to Tallinn. 6 daily departures per direction — maximum flexibility.
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Best Day Trip Deal
Viking Viking Line
Same-day return from €14 — that's a 50% discount on the regular round-trip fare.
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Best Value with a Car
Eckerö Eckerö Line
Tickets from €15, car price by vehicle size — or bring your car for free on the 6-hour mini cruise. Plus ticket books for frequent travellers with fixed-price guarantee.
Head-to-Head

Tallink, Viking or Eckerö: who wins which round?

Viking Line vs Eckerö Line

Viking Line is about 45 minutes faster and docks at the central Katajanokka terminal, rather than the more distant Länsiterminaali 2. Eckerö Line counters with the cheapest tickets on the route, from €15, plus a free car space on its 6-hour mini cruise. Verdict: no car, go with Viking Line; travelling by car on a budget, choose Eckerö Line.

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