Tallinn – Helsinki Ferry: price, schedule, booking

The ferries from Tallinn to Helsinki are one of the most important connections between Estonia and Finland. The route connecting the Finnish and Estonian capitals is operated by three shipping companies: Tallink Silja, Viking Line, and Eckerö Line. The crossing is very popular among carriers due to its short crossings time and high frequency of departures. In the article below, we have included the most important information about booking Helsinki – Tallinn ferries.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1) Schedule
2) Ports
3) Fleet
4) Price and booking a crossing

Ferry Tallinn – Helsinki: schedule

The Tallinn–Helsinki route is crucial for both freight transport and passenger traffic. Ferries on this route depart daily and operate 24 hours a day, allowing customers to choose a convenient sailing time. Crossings take an average of 2.5 hours and are run by three ferry operators:

• Tallink Silja – offers the most daily departures, around seven sailings per day.
• Eckerö Line – operates connections between the main ports in Tallinn and Helsinki, as well as between the Vuosaari port district of Helsinki and Muuga, a town near Tallinn; a total of 5–6 daily departures from both ports.
• Viking Line – operates 2–3 daily sailings on the Tallinn–Helsinki route.

You can find the current ferry timetable on our website PROMY24.COM using the “Your cargo crossing” search engine.

Tallinn – Helsinki Ferry: ports

Below are the terminal addresses where you must check in when travelling on the Tallinn – Helsinki route with each operator:

Port of Tallinn

Tallink Silja: D-terminal, Pikksilma 19/3, 10120 Tallinn
Viking Line / Eckerö Line: A-terminal, Sadama 25, EE-15051 Tallinn

Facilities: the terminals have dedicated lanes and entry gates for trucks, rest areas, and buffer parking zones.

Port of Muuga

Eckerö Line: Põhjaranna tee 1, Maardu 74114

Port of Helsinki

Tallink Silja: West Harbor Terminal 2, Tyynenmerenkatu 14, 00220 Helsinki

Eckerö Line: Länsisatama, West Harbour, Valtamerenlaituri

Viking Line: Katajanokanlaituri 8, Pikku Satamakatu, 00160 Helsinki

Both ports are well connected to major road routes – in Helsinki to the E18 ring road, which leads further to Turku and northern Finland, and in Tallinn to the E67 (Via Baltica)

Port of Vuosaari

Eckerö Line: Vuosaaren Satamatie, A-Gate

Tallinn – Helsinki Ferry – fleet

Tallink Silja

Tallink Silja’s fleet operating on the Helsinki–Tallinn route currently includes three modern vessels:

MY STAR – innovative, energy-efficient, and the most modern ferry on the Tallinn–Helsinki route.

MEGASTAR – a new-generation LNG-powered ferry.

VICTORIA 1 – the oldest vessel in the fleet, built in 2004.


Ferry My Star in port of Tallin. Source: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

Eckerö Line

Eckerö Line operates two modern vessels on the Tallinn–Helsinki route:

M/S FINLANDIA, a typical ro-pax ferry carrying both passengers and freight.

M/S FINBO CARGO, serving the Muuga–Vuosaari route, dedicated mainly to freight and truck transport.

Viking Line

The flagship vessel of Viking Line on the Tallinn–Helsinki route is M/S VIKING XPRS, a modern ro-pax ferry built in 2008.

During the summer season, the vessels Gabriella and Viking Cinderella are added to the fleet.

Tallinn – Helsinki Ferry – price and booking

With PROMY24.COM, you can book a ferry to Finland or Estonia on the Tallinn–Helsinki route for your truck or van. Using the “Your cargo crossing” search tool, you can check the current price and schedule of all three operators and request a additional quote.

To book the Tallinn–Helsinki ferry, you need the following vehicle information:

-total length of the vehicle
-vehicle registration number
-cargo weight and any additional requirements (electrical connection)
-number of drivers
-other possible measurements (for oversize cargo)
-IMO/ADR declaration (for dangerous goods)

To guarantee your place in the port, the booking must be made in advance. Confirmation of the booking by one of our agents guarantees a place on the ferry for your cargo vehicle. If you wish to change the crossing date or cancel the booking, please notify us by email during office hours.

Missing the departure or not showing up on time results in an extra penalty fee called no show. Exact conditions of no show fees are described on order summaries at PROMY24.COM.

In case you didn’t find the answer to your question in this article, please contact us at +48 502 310 375 or write us an e-mail at bok@promy24.com. We’ll be more than happy to assist you!