As mentioned, Eric’s Estonian friend actually bought the tickets online through the site above and it seemed to be cheaper than at Direct Ferries (which throws a bunch of prices at you without much context). Another handy tool to check the ferry times is laevapiletid.ee. Rome2rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find out what it's like onboard the ferries before you travel. It took about 15 minutes total! They are Eckerö Line – a Finnish-based company, Viking Line – another Finnish-based company, and Tallink – Silja Line – an Estonian-based company. Allowed for: If you have any issues with booking online, please call customer services on (+44) 3333 000 128, Ferries from 3483 routes and 756 ports worldwide, We arrange over 1.2 million crossings / year, We check up to 1 million prices for our customers daily. Exceptions may apply, for full details: European Union.

They are technically in the same building BUT the ferry line you travel with might make the distinction as to which one you leave from. What was your experience like? What a great way of seeing two beautiful cities. 'Carina' travelled Tallinn Helsinki with Tallink Silja on Megastar. Eric actually did the crossing as a day trip from Tallinn to Helsinki back in 2017 (on his birthday) with a few friends. It was also known as St Nicholas' Church until the independence of Finland in 1917. The distance between Tallinn and Helsinki is 82 km. They made an announcement that we would be getting off soon and everyone gathered their things and headed towards the gates. Tallinn to Helsinki Ferry: How To Get from Estonia to Finland (and Back), How To Take the Bus from Vilnius to Riga to Tallinn, How to Take the Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki, official website for the Port of Tallinn Fery Terminal here, The Perfect One Day Helsinki Itinerary By a Local, Helsinki West Terminal 1 and 2 on the Port of Helsinki website, 3 Days in London: Helpful Itinerary for First-Time Visitors, 16 Beautiful Places to Visit in Cornwall, England, 15 Great Things to Do in Liverpool, England, Where to Stay in Bamberg: Accommodation and Area Guide. We wandered around for a bit and settled in for the few hours ride.

Just follow the crowds, it’s pretty easy. Nice lady checked us in. Sit at the front, watch the land sail away from the back – you can pretty much choose where you want to sit.

Although very busy queuing to get on ship, there was plenty of space once everyone had settled on board. You can find more information about the Helsinki West Terminal 1 and 2 on the Port of Helsinki website. Yes, entry into Finland is currently allowed from Estonia. You can find the official website for the Port of Tallinn Fery Terminal here.

Rome2rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, … Our ferry didn’t have the greatest wifi so keep that in mind if you want to get work done or use your phones heavily.

We should have brought snacks onboard instead of buying food there but the price wasn’t the worst.