How to get to Tallinn from Helsinki

There are 2 options to travel between Helsinki and Tallinn including taking a coach and ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Tallinn is a ferry with an average price of £28.

This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Tallinn:

A ferry is £12 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Helsinki to Tallinn costing on average £41.

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Tallinn is by ferry with an average journey time of 4h 1m.

Other travel options to Tallinn take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 35m.

The Helsinki to Tallinn distance is approximately 82 km.

The average frequency per day from Helsinki to Tallinn is:

• Around 38 coaches per day.
• Around 13 ferries per day.

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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Helsinki to Tallinn:

• Coaches mostly depart from Helsinki, linja-autoasema and arrive in Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal).
• Ferries mostly depart from West Terminal 2 and arrive in Port of Tallinn (Terminal D).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Helsinki to Tallinn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Tallinn by coach.
• Travel with Tallink Silja, TALLINK, VIKING LINE, Eckero Line, Eckerö Line to go to Tallinn by ferry.

Yes, there are direct services available from Helsinki to Tallinn with the following travel companies:

• 38 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
• 13 direct ferries per day with Tallink Silja, TALLINK, VIKING LINE, Eckero Line, Eckerö Line.

Omio customers who travel from Helsinki to Tallinn often also extend their vacation to go to Riga, Stockholm, Narva, Vilnius, Warsaw. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tallinn and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Helsinki to Tallinn, you can choose from several travel options including coach and ferry.

In Tallinn, you can stroll through the picturesque Kadriorg Park and visit the elegant Kadriorg Palace. Experience the interactive Seaplane Harbour museum with its historic ships and submarines. Enjoy panoramic views from the Tallinn TV Tower, or explore the vibrant Telliskivi Creative City with its street art and cafes. For a relaxing cultural activity, indulge in a traditional Estonian sauna experience. Don't miss the well-preserved medieval architecture of Tallinn Old Town, the ornate Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the historic Toompea Castle, and the Kumu Art Museum showcasing Estonian art.

A visit of 2 to 3 days is typically sufficient to explore the main attractions of Tallinn, including the medieval Old Town, museums, and local cuisine.