There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki to Tallinn by bus, ferry, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus 1203 / ...
2h€7–12Ferry
- Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2h 15m€18–40Fly
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane HEL - TLL
2h 4m€74–137Ferry via Helsinki
- Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2h 39m€21–32
Helsinki to Tallinn by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Tallinn is to bus which costs €7 - €12 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Tallinn is to bus which takes 2h and costs €7 - €12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Helsinki Terminal 2 and arriving at Tallinn. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Helsinki and Tallinn is 84 km.
Book your Helsinki to Tallinn ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Tallinn without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs €7 - €12.
The bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D takes 2h including transfers and departs every four hours.
Helsinki to Tallinn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Tallinn is to bus which takes 2h and costs €7 - €12. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Tallinn, Estonia?
FlixBus operates a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–12 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Eckeroline operates a ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn 3 times a day. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Viking Line also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- 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
- Phone
- 06000 4300
- Website
- eckeroline.fi
Ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Schedules at
- https://www.eckeroline.com/
- Economy
- €20–30
- Phone
- +358 3 4399880
- [email protected]
- Website
- vikingline.fi
Ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- https://www.sales.vikingline.com/
Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- https://www.sales.vikingline.com/
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Helsinki to Tallinn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D station.
Book your Helsinki to Tallinn bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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