Helsinki Ferry

Helsinki ferry port in Finland is served by a number of ferry routes with crossings to Tallinn, Stockholm, Mariehamn, Travemunde & St Petersburg available. With a selection of up to 19 Sailings Daily, the port of Helsinki connects Finland with Estonia, Sweden, Aland, Germany & Russia.

Sailing durations range from 2 hours on the Tallinn service to 64 hours 30 minutes on the Stockholm service.

Although there is a brief summary on this page, as sailing information can vary based on time of year we’d advise you to get live sailing times and prices in our Helsinki fare search.

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Helsinki Ferry Alternatives

Helsinki Ferry Services

  • Tallink Silja
    • 6 Sailings Daily 2 hr
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  • Viking Line
    • 3 Sailings Daily 2 hr 15 min
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  • Eckerö Line
    • 3 Sailings Daily 2 hr 10 min
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  • Tallink Silja
    • 7 Sailings Weekly 17 hr 30 min
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  • Viking Line
    • 7 Sailings Weekly 16 hr 50 min
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  • St Peter Line
    • 1 Sailing Weekly 64 hr 30 min
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  • Tallink Silja
    • 7 Sailings Weekly 11 hr 15 min
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  • Viking Line
    • 7 Sailings Weekly 10 hr 25 min
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  • Finnlines
    • 7 Sailings Weekly 29 hr 30 min
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  • St Peter Line
    • 1 Sailing Weekly 15 hr
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Helsinki Guide

Helsinki’s ferry port is the largest in Finland and the busiest in Europe for passenger transportation; approximately 12.3 million people and over 14 million tonnes of goods travelled or were transported through the port in 2017.

Ferries from Helsinki sail to numerous countries in the Baltic region of Europe including Sweden, Germany and Russia. But the most popular route links the Finnish capital with Tallinn of Estonia, one of the busiest ferry connections on the continent with over 8 million passenger trips made each year.

How many ports in Helsinki?

Helsinki actually contains two ports, with three separate harbours making up the port in the city centre. Olympia Terminal, also known as South Harbour, alongside East Harbour and the Katajanokka Terminal, are all departure points for Stockholm, Mariehmamn, Travemunde and St Petersburg, with up to seven weekly crossings.

The second port of Helsinki, West Harbour, situated on Jatkasaari, is the gateway to Tallinn providing up to six daily sailings, making it the busiest ferry departure point from the city. Crossing times range from two to two and a quarter hours depending on the operator; they include Tallink Silja, Viking Line and Eckero Line.

What to do in Helsinki?

Helsinki's ts compact size allows easy exploration by foot. Head for the central avenue, Mannerheimintie, and you’re within touching distance of the National Museum, Parliament House, the Ateneum Gallery and a choice of innovative restaurants bearing Michelin Stars.

In Helsinki for a day?

Design your morning or afternoon around the city’s creative exploits and you won’t be disappointed. Lauded as one of the most exciting countries in the world for boutiques, glassware galleries, textiles and futuristic workshops, all of these national crafts culminate in the simply unmissable Design Museum, selling some of the best souvenirs in Helsinki, too.

More than just a city of architectural appeal, a third of Helsinki is covered in open green spaces, with the surrounding forested areas hiding some excellent hiking trails. Further afield, Helsinki’s islands can be reached by boat for a fun day out, or you can stroll along a quiet beach during summer followed by cross-country skiing in winter.

What is Helsinki famous for?

Helsinki, known as the ‘Daughter of the Baltic’, was founded in 1550 and has been the Finnish capital since 1812. Sitting on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland, the city is a picturesque pioneer for new architectural designs, intertwined with glistening inlets and roughly 330 islands and bays of the Baltic.

How To Get To Helsinki Ferry Port

  • Helsinki Ferry Port by Car

    There are numerous terminals at Helsinki Ferry Port.

    Helsinki Olympia terminal (South)
    Used for Tallink Silja Ferries to Stockholm, the Olympia terminal is approximately 1.8km from Helsinki city centre, 179 km from Tampere and 166 km from Turku. From Tampere take the E12 to Helsinki and from Turku the E18.

    Helsinki Vuosaari, Hansa Terminal (East):
    Used for Ferries to Rostock, the Hansa Terminal is 16km from Helsinki City centre. Take route 170/Itäväylä, turn left at Meripellontie and follow the signs to the terminal.

    Helsinki West Terminal
    Used for Ferries to Tallinn, the West terminal is approximately 2.4 km from Helsinki city centre, 179 km from Tampere and 166 km from Turku. From Tampere take the E12 to Helsinki and from Turku E18.

    Helsinki Katajanokan terminal
    Used for Viking Line ferries to Stockholm and Tallinn. Follow the signs that lead to the centre of Helsinki (Keskusta/Centrum), Katajanokka and Katajanokka terminal.

  • Helsinki Ferry Port Address

    Olympia terminal
    Eteläsatama (South Harbour)
    Olympiaranta 1
    FIN-00140 Helsinki
    tel. +358 (0)600 174 552
    fax. +358 (09) 180 4311

    West Harbour Terminal
    Länsiterminaali L4
    Hietasaarenkuja 8
    00220 Helsinki
    Tel. +358 600 157 00 (1,64€ call + lnc)
    Fax. + 358 9 685 3909

    East Harbour, Vuosaari, Hansa Terminal
    Provianttikatu 5
    00980 Helsinki
    Tel. +358 (0)600 157 00 (1,64 €/call)

    Katajanokka Terminal
    Katajanokanlaituri 8 (Mastokatu 1), 00160 Helsinki

  • Helsinki Accommodation

    If you’re looking to spend a night at or near Helsinki Ferry port before or after your trip or if you are looking for accommodation for your entire stay, please visit our Helsinki Accommodation page for the best accommodation prices and one of the largest selections available online!