Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
FERRIES TO TALLINN & ST PETERSBURG
Several companies cross the Gulf of Finland to Tallinn, capital of Estonia. You can also get
to St Petersburg, Russia, by ferry.
Eckerö Line
FERRY
( 0600-4300;
www.eckeroline.fi
)
Sails twice daily to Tallinn year-round (adult €19 to €30, day return €25 to €40, car €19
to €39, two to 2½ hours) from Länsiterminaali (West Terminal).
Linda Line
FERRY
The fastest to Tallinn. Small passenger-only hydrofoil company heading from handy
Makasiiniterminaali (€35 to €48, return 25% off, day trips 40% off, 1½ hours) seven
times daily.
St Peter Line
FERRY
( 09-6187-2000;
www.stpeterline.com
;Makasiiniterminaali)
Runs three to four times a week to St Petersburg (summer prices: bunks €55, private
cabins from €182, cars €45, 14 hours). Visa-free stay of up to 72 hours allowed. From
Makasiini terminal. There's a mandatory shuttle bus (for visa-free requirements) from the
harbour to the centre in St Petersburg. This costs an extra €25.
Tallink/Silja (Tallinn)
FERRY
( 0600-15700;
www.tallinksilja.com
)
Runs at least seven Tallinn services (one-way adult €28 to €47, vehicle from €25, two
hours), from Länsiterminaali.
Viking Line (Tallinn)
FERRY
Operates car ferry to Tallinn (adult €21 to €39, vehicle plus two passengers €60 to €100,
2½ hours, two to three daily) from their terminal on Katajanokka island.
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