There are 4 ways to get from Tallinn to Helsinki 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 Tallinn to Helsinkiferry Tallinn-Helsinki
2h€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus 1203 / ...
2h€40–160Fly
- Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane TLL - HEL
2h 17m€82–157Ferry via Helsinki
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
2h 40m€24–37
Tallinn to Helsinki by ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tallinn to Helsinki is to ferry which costs €20 - €29 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Tallinn to Helsinki is to ferry which takes 2h and costs €20 - €29.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Tallinn and arriving at Helsinki. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Tallinn and Helsinki is 81 km.
Book your Tallinn to Helsinki ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Tallinn to Helsinki without a car is to ferry which takes 2h and costs €20 - €29.
The ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki takes 2h including transfers and departs five times a day.
Tallinn to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D station.
The best way to get from Tallinn to Helsinki is to bus which takes 2h and costs €40 - €160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between Tallinn, Estonia and Helsinki, Finland?
Tallink Grupp AS operates a ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–160 and the journey takes 2h.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Lennart Meri International Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–160
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- en.tallink.com
Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- en.tallink.com
- Phone
- 06000 4300
- Website
- eckeroline.fi
Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Schedules at
- https://www.eckeroline.com/
- Website
- vikingline.com
Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- vikingline.com
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Tallinn to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.
Book your Tallinn to Helsinki bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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