Scandinavia, Baltic & Iceland
Helsinki – Tallinn
Helsinki (West Harbour/Katajanokka) (FI) → Tallinn (EE)
- Dog may stay in the vehicle
- Year-round
- Short crossing
Key facts
Ferry operators
Tallink (Megastar / MyStar, 2 hrs), Viking Line (Viking XPRS, 2.5 hrs), Eckerö Line (Finlandia, 2¼ hrs)
Crossing time
2 hrs
Frequency
±13x/day in total (±89 sailings/week)
Season
year-round
Price indication
€70–180 one-way (car from €22 with Tallink; motorhome by length/height) (indication)
Pets
relaxed: usually allowed to stay in the vehicle (short crossing) or come along in designated zones; Eckerö free
Reachable only by ferry
Overland alternative: an overland route would run through Russia (St. Petersburg) — the border is closed to this traffic; this ferry IS the link in the overland route EU→Finland via the Baltic states
Essential short hop; makes the Via Baltica → Finland route possible without a long sea voyage
Ferry or drive on? Do the mathsWe have not yet worked out terminal details for this connection. The general motorhome rules below still apply.
Motorhome tips
Tallink MyStar/Megastar are the fastest and sail most often; book early for motorhomes in high season (separate lanes)
Frequently asked questions
Helsinki – Tallinn
2 hrs€70–180 one-way (car from €22 with Tallink; motorhome by length/height) (indication)