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Schedule & Prices · Helsinki–Tallinn

All ferries
at a glance

Up to 12 daily connections. 3 operators. The busiest ferry route in the Baltic Sea — with prices from 9 € and crossings from 2 hours.

~12/day
Connections
3
Operators
from 9€
Price
2:00 h
Fastest
The Route

The Helsinki–Tallinn Route

Two capitals, separated only by the Gulf of Finland — connected by the busiest passenger route in the Baltic Sea.

📏
~80 km
43 nautical miles
⏱
2:00–2:40 h
Depending on operator
🚢
~154
Departures / week
👥
~7–9 mil.
Passengers / year
🏆
No. 1
Baltic passenger route
Departures

Schedule by Operator

All daily connections by Tallink, Viking Line and Eckerö Line — sorted by operator with departure and arrival times. Starting on the Finnish side? See all departures in day-trip order on our Helsinki to Tallinn ferry page.

Tallink
Tallink Silja Line
Megastar & MyStar · 2 hours · 6 daily departures per direction
Operator profile →
🚢 Helsinki → Tallinn
07:30
→ 09:30
Megastar / MyStar
10:30
→ 12:30
Megastar / MyStar
13:30
→ 15:30
Megastar / MyStar
16:30
→ 18:30
Megastar / MyStar
19:30
→ 21:30
Megastar / MyStar
22:30
→ 00:30
Megastar / MyStar
🚢 Tallinn → Helsinki
07:30
→ 09:30
Megastar / MyStar
10:30
→ 12:30
Megastar / MyStar
13:30
→ 15:30
Megastar / MyStar
16:30
→ 18:30
Megastar / MyStar
19:30
→ 21:30
Megastar / MyStar
22:30
→ 00:30
Megastar / MyStar
Viking
Viking Line
Viking XPRS · 2 h 30–2 h 40 min · 2–3 daily departures per direction
Operator profile →
🚢 Helsinki → Tallinn
07:45
→ 10:00
Viking XPRS · Fri
10:30
→ 13:10
Viking XPRS · Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun
14:15
→ 16:45
Viking XPRS · Fri
19:00
→ 21:30
Viking XPRS · Sun
20:30
→ 23:10
Viking XPRS · Mon–Thu, Sat
21:00
→ 23:30
Viking XPRS · Fri
🚢 Tallinn → Helsinki
07:00
→ 09:30
Viking XPRS · Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun
10:45
→ 13:15
Viking XPRS · Fri
15:30
→ 18:00
Viking XPRS · Sun
17:00
→ 19:30
Viking XPRS · Mon–Thu, Sat
17:30
→ 20:00
Viking XPRS · Fri
22:15
→ 00:30
Viking XPRS · Sun
Eckerö Line
Eckerö Line
MS Finlandia · 2 h 15 min · 3 daily departures per direction
Operator profile →
🚢 Helsinki → Tallinn
09:00
→ 11:15
MS Finlandia
15:15
→ 17:30
MS Finlandia
21:40
→ 00:10
MS Finlandia · Sun–Fri
🚢 Tallinn → Helsinki
06:00
→ 08:15
MS Finlandia · Mon–Sat
12:00
→ 14:15
MS Finlandia
18:30
→ 21:00
MS Finlandia

All times are local time (Helsinki: EET/EEST, Tallinn: EET/EEST — same time zone). Schedule subject to change. As of: all three operators August 2026 — Tallink and Viking Line verified against the operators’ own timetables on 29 Aug 2026 (Viking base timetable valid until 31 Dec 2026), Eckerö Line operator timetable 2026/27.

Prices

Price Comparison

How much does the Helsinki–Tallinn ferry cost? All prices from the three operators compared directly — from the cheapest ticket to family fares.

Category Tallink Tallink Silja Line Viking Viking Line Eckerö Eckerö Line
Cheapest price from 9 € from 14 € (SDR) from 15 €
Foot passenger ⌀ ~97–101 € ~80–100 € ~80–90 €
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
Children 6–11 – 50% discount –

Prices vary by season, booking time and availability. SDR = Travel Bargain (Viking Line early booker). Eckerö Line's car price depends on vehicle length and height, added to the ticket price. As of: March 2026.

Price Factors

What affects the price?

Four factors determine how much you pay for the Helsinki–Tallinn ferry.

📅
Season
Winter is significantly cheaper than summer. Midweek is cheaper than weekends.
⏰
Booking time
Early bookers pay less. Online booking possible up to 45 min before departure.
🎫
Ticket class
From Star Class (standard) to Platinum Lounge. The higher the class, the more service included.
🚢
Operator
Tallink: newest ships, most frequent departures. Viking: best SDR discount. Eckerö: best car price.
Tips

Booking Tips

How to best book your Helsinki–Tallinn ferry — and avoid common mistakes.

Book directly with the operator
No surcharge through middlemen. Tallink.com, vikingline.com and eckeroline.fi offer the best prices and full rebooking flexibility.
Ticket digital or printed
Print your ticket or save it on your mobile device. Scan the QR code at the terminal — no counter visit needed.
No cash at the terminal
Ticket counters at the terminal do not accept cash — only debit or credit card. Payment on board is also cashless.
Multi-trip tickets for frequent travellers
Tallink offers multi-trip tickets (8/14/24 trips) at a fixed price. Eckerö has ticket books with volume discounts. Ideal for commuters.
Operator Comparison

Three operators, one route

Tallink, Viking Line and Eckerö Line in a quick profile — with all key data at a glance.

Tallink
Tallink Silja Line
Megastar & MyStar
Travel time 2:00 h
Frequency 6x daily
Terminal HEL West Terminal 2
Terminal TLL Terminal D
From price from 9 €
USP Fastest & most frequent
Tallink Details →
Viking
Viking Line
Viking XPRS
Travel time 2:30–2:40 h
Frequency 2–3x daily
Terminal HEL Katajanokka
Terminal TLL Terminal A
From price from 14 €
USP Best SDR discount
Viking Line Details →
Eckerö
Eckerö Line
MS Finlandia
Travel time 2:15 h
Frequency 3x daily
Terminal HEL West Terminal 2
Terminal TLL Terminal A
From price from 15 €
USP Cheapest tickets
Eckerö Line Details →
Book Helsinki–Tallinn ferry
Directly with the operator — no commission, no surcharges.
Book Tallink → Book Viking Line → Book Eckerö →