There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki to Tallinn by ferry, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry Helsinki-Tallinn
2h€14–35Bus
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus 1203 / ...
2h€40–80Fly
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane HEL - TLL
2h 6m€81–156Ferry via Helsinki
- Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2h 39m€24–37
Helsinki to Tallinn by ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Tallinn is to ferry which costs €14 - €35 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Tallinn is to ferry which takes 2h and costs €14 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Helsinki and arriving at Tallinn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Helsinki and Tallinn is 81 km.
Book your Helsinki to Tallinn ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Tallinn without a car is to ferry which takes 2h and costs €14 - €35.
The ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn takes 2h including transfers and departs every four hours.
Helsinki to Tallinn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Tallinn is to bus which takes 2h and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Tallinn, Estonia?
Tallink Grupp AS operates a ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 2h.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- en.tallink.com
Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- en.tallink.com
- Phone
- +358 9 123574
- Website
- vikingline.fi
Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://www.sales.vikingline.com/
- Phone
- 06000 4300
- Website
- eckeroline.fi
Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Schedules at
- https://www.eckeroline.com/
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Helsinki to Tallinn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D station.
Book your Helsinki to Tallinn bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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