RoutavioPopular routesTallinnTallinn to Helsinki
TallinnHelsinki101 km

How to get from Tallinn to Helsinki

  • 101 km as the crow flies
  • 14 bus departures a day with FlixBus

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At a glance

  • Fastest

    3h 40m

    direct

    Bus

    €16

Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026

Start with the whole journey.

We compared the ways to travel from Tallinn to Helsinki. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 101 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

101 km

Tallinn to Helsinki: cheapest or fastest?

All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

The observed fares belong to earlier dates.

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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.

Departures from Tallinn to Helsinki

FlixBus runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:50 and the last at 11:30.

OperatorDepartures a dayFirstLast
FlixBusbus1402:5011:30

Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Departure and arrival

Tallinn
TallinnDeparture
Helsinki
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Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

  • Ferry· 2h€18Book
  • Bus· 2h 35m€41Book

Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25

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Operators seen on these journeys

On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Tallinn to Helsinki works

Start with a FlixBus bus from Tallinn to Helsinki, about 3h 40m. In total it's roughly €16 over 3h 40m, direct, no transfers.

Tallinn to Helsinki: common questions

How long does it take to get from Tallinn to Helsinki?

The most useful route takes about 3h 40m by bus, with no transfer.

When is the first bus from Tallinn to Helsinki?

The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:50 and the last at 11:30, according to the published timetable.

How many bus departures a day are there from Tallinn to Helsinki?

14 a day with FlixBus, between 02:50 and 11:30.

How far is Helsinki from Tallinn?

About 101 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Tallinn to Helsinki cost?

Our latest search put the route we recommend at €16. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.

Which operators run Tallinn to Helsinki?

On this route you travel with FlixBus.

Can you get from Tallinn to Helsinki without flying?

Yes. A ground route by ferry takes about 2h.

What is the cheapest way to get from Tallinn to Helsinki?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: FlixBus

Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026