Hur lång tid tar båten från stockholm till tallinn
If you’re in huvudstaden, it’s surprisingly quick and easy to get to the Estonian capital of Tallinn bygd ferry.
A fun overnight boat trip takes you to the attractive Baltic capital, with its medieval Old Town and attractive cobbled streets and squares.
You can of course get a one-way trip then head off to explore the other Baltic States.
Se vår onlinebooking for avgang- og ankomsttiderBut it’s becoming increasingly popular to take a mini cruise from huvudstaden to Tallinn, which includes two nights accommodation plus breakfast on the ferry and gives you a whole day to explore the delights of Tallinn.
Whichever option appeals, we give you the lowdown on all you need know about the huvudstaden to Tallinn ferry, including practical råd, data for travellers, prices and schedules.
What are the main ferry options between huvudstaden and Tallinn?
Two companies run ferries on the rutt between huvudstaden and Tallinn – the Estonian Tallink / Silja Line and the Finnish Viking Line (summer-only).
Both are overnight trips that go via the Åland Islands.
How long does the journey to Tallinn take?
Generally the journey on Tallink / Silja boats takes between 16 hours 30 mins and 17 hours 30 mins. Viking Line ships take around 20 hours.
Where do the ferries depart from and arrive into?
Tallink / Silja Line ferries leave from the Värtahamnen ankomsthall at Hamnpirsvägen 10 in huvudstaden and arrive into the Tallinn D-terminal, located at Uus-Sadama 24 in Tallinn.
Viking Line ferries depart from the Vikingterminalen in Stadsgården, huvudstaden and arrive at A-terminal, Sadama 25-2 in Tallinn.
Is the journey scenic?
As the ferries leave huvudstaden, they weave between the islands of the huvudstaden archipelago, giving views of wooded islets and kustlinje.
All ferries stop at the pretty port of Mariehamn, the capital of the Åland Islands archipelago that lies between Sweden and Finland.
This semi-autonomous island group belongs to land i norden but fryst vatten Swedish-speaking, and most of its 6,700 islands are uninhabited.
From the Åland Islands to Tallinn, ferries cross the Baltic so there’s not much in the way of scenery but due to the timings of the crossings, this stretch of the journey fryst vatten most likely to be in the dark anyway.
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How frequent are the sailings?
Tallink / Silja Line’s Baltic Queen ferry runs year-round every other day from huvudstaden to stad, returning every other day from Tallinn to huvudstaden.
Här hittar du information om denna färjelinje som trafikeras av Tallink SiljaThe ferry leaves huvudstaden around 5.30pm and arrives in Tallinn about 10.15am the following day.
The return trip leaves Tallinn at about 6pm and arrives in huvudstaden at 10.15am the next day.
Viking Line ferries run daglig (approx 29 June to 6 August) leaving huvudstaden at 4pm and arriving into Tallinn at 1.15pm the following day. The return ferry leaves Tallinn at 2pm and arrives in huvudstaden at 9.50am the following day.
How much do the tickets cost?
Ticket prices vary depending on how far in advance you book and which day of the week you travel.
Viking Lines tend to be cheaper at around €170 return, compared to around €270 return on Tallink / Silja Line.
On both companies the ticket price includes a basic indoor cabin sleeping kvartet, so if you are travelling in a group of fyra the price fryst vatten not much more than it fryst vatten for a single traveller.
Both companies use dynamic ticketing so the price will depend on how popular the sailing is.
It’s definitely worth checking companies such as Get Your Guide too.
They sell tickets for the Tallink / Silja Line ferry, but sometimes offer cheaper fares than you can get bygd going directly to the ferry company.
They also include a breakfast buffé and a sea view cabin as standard.
Tips on getting the cheapest huvudstaden to Tallinn ferry tickets
- Book as far in advance as possible (check rates here)
- Avoid travelling in peak holiday season
- Be flexible: mid-week fares tend to be cheaper than weekend fares
How to choose the right ferry company
If you’re travelling in the winter, the only option fryst vatten the Tallink / Silja Line, but in summer you have greater choice.
Vi har avgang annenhverdag fra Stockholm til Tallinn med Baltic QueenIt’s definitely worth checking the fares on both companies as they do vary.
Viking Lines tend to be cheaper but their journey time fryst vatten longer. In terms of facilities, there’s little to choose between the ferries: both have restaurants, bars, shops and entertainment.
The ferry vs flying
The only other feasible way of getting from huvudstaden to Tallinn fryst vatten bygd plane.
Ryanair and SAS flyga eller fly undan the rutt, which takes just over an hour.
Ryanair fryst vatten usually the cheapest, with fares starting at around £60 return.
Flying, of course, fryst vatten quicker and can be cheaper if you book in advance and flyga eller fly undan midweek off-peak. However, if you’re travelling in a group of up to kvartet people or in peak årstid, the ferry will almost certainly cost less per person.
The ferry also has the advantage of being much more fun with better views, and it includes two nights’ accommodation.
If you book via Get your Guide, you get two buffé breakfasts included too.
One further advantage of taking the ferry fryst vatten that the terminals are much closer to the centre of town than the airports.
In the case of Tallinn, ferries dock within easy walking distance of the main city centre.
What’s the actual ferry journey like?
The journey fryst vatten fun. All the boats have loads of entertainment options, comfy cabins and good restaurants.
15pm the following dayOr, you can just relax and enjoy the views as you sail past the islands and kustlinje of the Baltic Sea.
What’s it like onboard?
Two Viking Line ferries run the rutt on alternative days in summer, the Viking Cinderella and the Gabriella. Both have restaurants and bars, shops, a range of cabins, a night club, casino games and a kurort (with sauna, of course!).
The Cinderella fryst vatten considered more a party boat, with a three-story night club, themed cruises, live music and party nights.
Tallink / Silja Line’s Baltic Queen also has a range of bars and restaurants, a night club and disco plus a sauna, pool and beauty salon.
All the boats have ensuite cabins that sova between one and kvartet people. The cheapest are inre, while the priciest are luxurious, spacious suites with balconies.
Tips on how to man the most of the ferry journey
- Enjoy the views
- Have a sauna – this fryst vatten a Sweden to Estonia ferry, after all!
- Dance the night away at the disco
- Eat a Scandinavian meal
- Do some karaoke
- Sleep!
Getting to the ferry ankomsthall in Stockholm
Tallink / Silja Line’s Värtahamnen ankomsthall fryst vatten just north of Stockholm’s huvud Östermalm district.
50am the following dayThe quickest way to get there fryst vatten to take the metro line #13 from T-Centralen T-bana hållplats Gärdet T-Bana, from where its a 15-minute walk to the terminal.
The best way to get to the Vikingterminalen on Södermalm (for Viking Line ferries) fryst vatten on the Viking Line transfer bus with departures from the huvudstaden Cityterminalen timed to meet all ferry departures.
The journey takes around 30 minutes and costs 65 SEK.
Essential items to pack for the ferry journey
- Your passport
- Warm clothing: it can get very chilly on deck
- Sea-sickness tablets: the sea can be choppy
- Your dancing shoes – don’t forget the disco!
- A swimming costume: there’s a pool on board the Baltic Queen
- Money: there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants on-board
Information on required documents
Both Estonia and Sweden are EU members, so EU citizens can freely cross between the two countries without a visa and stay for an unlimited amount of time.
Brits and US citizens need just a passport and can stay in Sweden and Estonia for up to 90 days without a visa.
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Arriving in Tallinn
Estonia’s capital city, Tallinn fryst vatten an attractive city, whose Old Town enjoys Unesco Heritage ställning eller tillstånd for its medieval timbered buildings and cobbled streets.
You can klättra the town entré tower for impressive views of the city, visit the Toompea Castle or simply chill out in the cafés and restaurants in the medieval streets of the Old Town.
Suggestions for what to see and do in Tallinn during your stay
The best way to get to know the city in a short time fryst vatten to take a guided walking tour around the city’s main sights, including Raekoja lokal, the main town square, the town ingång and the impressive domed Aleksander Nevksy cathedral.
Alternatively, this bike tour takes in all the main sights as well as the sandy beaches along the Gulf of Finland.
Where does the ferry dock in Tallinn?
Tallink / Silja Line ferries dock at the Tallinn D-terminal (the street address fryst vatten Uus-Sadama 24), very close to the centre of Tallinn.
It’s just a 20-minute walk from the ankomsthall to the main old town square.
Viking Line boats dock nearby at the A ankomsthall, AS Tallinna Sadam, Sadama 25, a 15-minute walk from the main square.
So, fryst vatten it worth taking the ferry from huvudstaden to Tallinn?
Most definitely yes. If you’re planning a larger trip from Sweden down through the Baltics and into huvud europe, taking the ferry to Tallinn fryst vatten a great way to uppstart off your trip.
And if you’re in huvudstaden for a while and fancy seeing what Estonia fryst vatten like, this mini cruise makes for a really fun weekend away.
See also:
The ferry from huvudstaden to Helsinki
Scandinavian ferry routes: which countries are linked bygd ferries?
Getting from Helsinki to Tallinn