There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki to Paldiski by ferry, car, bus, train, 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, drive
best- Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
- Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Paldiskicar
3h 27m€29–48Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus 1203 / ...
- Take the train from Tallinn to Paldiskitrain R14 / ...
3h 56m€11–19Fly, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane HEL - TLL
- Take the train from Tallinn to Paldiskitrain
3h 54m€77–142Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
- Take the train from Tallinn to Paldiskitrain R14 / ...
4h 6m€24–42Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
- Take the bus from Viru to Rae põikbus 136 / ...
4h 45m€27–41Bus
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus 1203 / ...
- Take the bus from Viru to Rae põikbus 136 / ...
5h 11m€13–28
Helsinki to Paldiski by bus, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Paldiski is to bus and train which costs €11 - €19 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Paldiski is to ferry and drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €29 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Paldiski. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Rae põik via Bussijaam and Viru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Helsinki and Paldiski is 138 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Paldiski without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 56m and costs €11 - €19.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Helsinki to Paldiski, including transfers.
Helsinki to Paldiski bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.
Helsinki to Paldiski bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tallinn, Bus Station.
There are 102+ hotels available in Paldiski.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Paldiski, Estonia?
You can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Rae põik via Tallinn, Bus Station, Bussijaam, Estonia, and Viru in around 5h 11m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- elron.ee
Train from Tallinn to Paldiski
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://elron.ee/en
- Express Train Ticket
- €3–5
Train from Tallinn to Paldiski
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://elron.ee/en
- Express Train Ticket
- €3–5
Train from Tallinn to Paldiski
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://elron.ee/en
- Express Train Ticket
- €3–5
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +372 606 4969
- [email protected]
- Website
- sebe.ee
Bus from Viru to Rae põik
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- sebe.ee
Bus from Viru to Rae põik
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- sebe.ee
- Phone
- +358 3 4399880
- [email protected]
- Website
- vikingline.fi
Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sales.vikingline.com/
Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sales.vikingline.com/
- Phone
- 06000 4300
- Website
- eckeroline.fi
Ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- https://www.eckeroline.com/
- Economy
- €20–30
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