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Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Tallinn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £29, while a coach costs an average of £41.
Distance: 82 km
Most popular Ferry | Coach |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Helsinki to Tallinn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Tallinn:
A ferry is £13 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Helsinki to Tallinn costing on average £41.
Other travel options to Tallinn take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 32m.
How to get to Tallinn from Helsinki by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Helsinki to Tallinn is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Tallinn are Tartu, Helsinki, Rakvere, Pärnu and Narva. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Tallinn on Omio.
Tartu is Estonia’s university city, known for its lively student culture and thoughtful museums. The compact centre, set along the Emajõgi, feels relaxed yet creative, with historic streets and cafés shaping daily life.
Helsinki is Finland’s seaside capital, known for Nordic design, harbour views and a calm Baltic character. Neoclassical streets, modern architecture and everyday sauna culture give the city a distinctly relaxed feel.
Pärnu is Estonia’s best-known seaside resort, prized for its sandy beach, spas and relaxed summer mood. A compact centre of historic villas, parks and cafés gives it an easy-going character by the Baltic Sea.
Narva is Estonia’s easternmost city on the Russian border, shaped by centuries of frontier history. It is best known for Hermann Castle, the riverfront setting and a largely Russian-speaking character.
Travel to Tallinn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Helsinki to Tallinn.
This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Tallinn:
A ferry is £13 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Helsinki to Tallinn costing on average £41.
Other travel options to Tallinn take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 32m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsinki and Tallinn as scheduled services by coach and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
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