🚢 DIRECTION: HELSINKI → TALLINN

Ferry · from Helsinki

From Helsinki
to Tallinn

Up to 13 departures a day, three operators, crossings from 2 hours: few ferry routes in Europe run this frequently. Here you'll find every departure time from Helsinki, the right terminal for each operator, and the best ticket prices for the Helsinki–Tallinn direction.

7:30

First departure

22:30

Last departure

from 9€

Price

2:00 h

Fastest

Departures from Helsinki

All ferries from Helsinki to Tallinn

The full day at a glance — every standard departure by Tallink, Viking Line and Eckerö Line in chronological order, with arrival time and departure terminal.

🚢 Helsinki → Tallinn · Daily overview

07:30

→ 09:30

Megastar / MyStar

Tallink

West Terminal 2

09:00

→ 11:15

MS Finlandia

Eckerö Line

West Terminal 2

10:30

→ 12:30

Megastar / MyStar

Tallink

West Terminal 2

10:30

→ 13:10

Viking XPRS · Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun

Viking Line

Katajanokka

13:30

→ 15:30

Megastar / MyStar

Tallink

West Terminal 2

15:15

→ 17:30

MS Finlandia

Eckerö Line

West Terminal 2

16:30

→ 18:30

Megastar / MyStar

Tallink

West Terminal 2

19:30

→ 21:30

Megastar / MyStar

Tallink

West Terminal 2

20:30

→ 23:10

Viking XPRS · Mon–Thu, Sat

Viking Line

Katajanokka

21:40

→ 00:10

MS Finlandia · Sun–Fri

Eckerö Line

West Terminal 2

22:30

→ 00:30

Megastar / MyStar

Tallink

West Terminal 2

All times are local time (Helsinki and Tallinn are in the same time zone). Additional departures are added during peak season. Schedule subject to change. As of: March 2026.

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Looking for the other direction? The complete schedule with all Tallinn → Helsinki departures is on the Schedule & Prices page.

Departure

Your departure terminal in Helsinki

Two terminals, three operators: head to the wrong one and you'll miss the boat. Here's how to find the right departure point.

Tallink & Eckerö Line

West Terminal 2

Jätkäsaari district · the main terminal for Tallinn ferries

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Getting there: Tram 7 or 9 to the last stop, right outside the terminal

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Check-in: Foot passengers 30 min. before departure, boarding closes 20 min. before

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By car: Länsisatama car park right at the terminal — allow extra time for vehicle check-in

Viking Line

Katajanokka Terminal

Katajanokanlaituri 8 · near Kauppatori (Market Square)

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Getting there: About a 20-min. walk from the main railway station, or take the tram towards Katajanokka

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Check-in: Standard 30 min. before departure

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Location: Very central — the Uspenski Cathedral and market square are right next door

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Addresses, parking and facilities in detail: All ferry terminals in Helsinki

Arrival

Arrival in Tallinn

All ferries from Helsinki dock at Vanasadam (Old City Harbour) — the Old Town is within walking distance.

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Terminal D

Megastar and MyStar (Tallink) dock here. About a 15-minute walk to the Old Town.

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Terminal A

Viking XPRS and MS Finlandia arrive here. Even closer to the city centre — the town wall is within sight.

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On foot to the Old Town

10–15 minutes on foot from the harbour to the Town Hall Square. Taxis and trams are available right at the terminal.

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Terminal details

All ferry terminals in Tallinn — location, directions and facilities.

Prices

What does the crossing cost?

The Helsinki–Tallinn direction costs the same as the return trip — season, day of the week and booking time make the difference.

Category	Tallink Silja Line	Viking Line	Eckerö Line
Cheapest price	from 9 €	from 14 € (SDR)	from 15 €
With car	from ~50 €	from ~40 €	by vehicle size
Same-Day Return	up to 40% discount	50% discount	Special price
Children 0–5	Free	Free	Free

Prices vary by season, booking time and availability. SDR = Viking Line early-bird deal. Eckerö Line's car price depends on vehicle length and height, added to the ticket price. As of: March 2026. Full comparison: Schedule & Prices and Compare Ferries.

Day Trip

Tallinn in a day

The Helsinki → Tallinn direction is the classic day-trip route: cross early, return in the evening — and see the whole Old Town in between.

☀ The long day (Tallink)

Depart at 7:30 am (arrive 9:30 am), return at 10:00 pm from Tallinn — over 12 hours on the ground. Ideal if you also want to see Kadriorg or the Seaplane Harbour Museum alongside the Old Town.

☕ The relaxed day (Viking Line)

Depart at 10:30 am (arrive 1:00 pm), return at 4:00 pm — compact, with the affordable Same-Day Return fare (50% discount). Enough time for the Old Town, lunch and coffee.

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Schedules, ticket tips and an Old Town route: The complete day-trip guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Helsinki → Tallinn: FAQ

The most important answers for the direction from Helsinki.

When does the first ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn depart?

The first departure from Helsinki is at 7:30 am with Tallink (arrival 9:30 am). Eckerö Line follows at 9:00 am, Viking Line at 10:30 am. The last ferry of the day leaves at 10:30 pm and arrives in Tallinn at 12:30 am.

How long does the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn take?

Between 2 and 2 hours 40 minutes, depending on the operator: Tallink (Megastar/MyStar) covers the route in 2 hours, the Viking XPRS in 2 hours 30 to 40 minutes, and Eckerö Line's MS Finlandia in 2 hours 15 minutes.

How much does the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn cost?

Early-bird tickets start from 9 € (Tallink). Viking Line offers early-bird fares from 14 €, and Eckerö Line tickets start from 15 €, with the car priced separately by vehicle size. For day trips, Same-Day Return tickets are often cheaper than two single tickets.

Which terminal does the ferry depart from in Helsinki?

Tallink and Eckerö Line depart from West Terminal 2 in the Jätkäsaari district — take tram 7 or 9 to the last stop. Viking Line departs from the Katajanokka Terminal near the market square.

Is one day enough for a trip to Tallinn?

Yes. Leaving at 7:30 am and returning in the evening gives you 8 to 12 hours in Tallinn — enough for the whole Old Town and more. The arrival terminals are only a 10 to 15-minute walk from the city centre.

Do I need a passport for the ferry to Tallinn?

EU citizens need a valid national ID card or passport. Estonia and Finland both belong to the Schengen Area — there are no routine border checks, but valid ID is still required. Details: Travel Documents.