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By catamaran or ferry in Tallinn


By catamaran or ferry in Tallinn

The most common ferry route is from Helsinki, Finland to Tallinn Port , which has upwards of 20 departures daily. Depending on the ferry, journey time is anywhere from 1.5 to 3.5 hours. Prices average €16-30 one way, depending on operator, season (summer costs more), day of week (Fri and Sat cost more) and time of day (to Tallinn in the morning and back in the evening is popular and hence more expensive). Particularly popular are day cruises, which can go for as little as €19 return. All ferries except Linda Line's catamarans can also carry cars, from €25 one way. The following companies operate ferries between Tallinn and Helsinki
  • Eckerö Line . Operates only one ship, the aging 2000-passenger Nordlandia (3 hours one way). Often has the cheapest fares.
  • Linda Line – Small catamarans Merilin and Karolin. The fastest option (1.5h) with frequent departures, but susceptible to bad weather. April-November only (or as long as the sea is clear of ice).
  • Tallink Silja – Up to 6 departures daily on large Star and Superstar ferries (2h). They also operate the Baltic Princess (3.5 hours), a slick new 2800-passenger behemoth with cabins for easy overnight stays in Tallinn. Discounts are available to Eurail pass holders.
  • Viking Line – Large Viking XPRS ferry (2.5h), two sailings daily.
  • Tallink also offers a year-round daily overnight service from Stockholm taking 16 hours. All ferries except Linda Line dock at Reisisadam port, to the north of the center. From there, bus #2 operates to both the city center (A. Laikmaa stop), inter-city bus station (Autobussijaam stop) and the airport (Lennujaam stop). Alternatively, you can take a leisurely 15 minute walk, first east to Mere pst and then down to Viru Square. View a map of route 2 . Linda Line uses the Linnahall terminal, a short distance to the west from Reisisadam, and is also within walking distance, with a stop for bus #2. The journey from the port to the city center is not all that impressive but don't be shocked - this isn't the real Tallinn!

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