How many people travel between Helsinki and Tallinn by ferry?
Passenger numbers on the busiest route of the Port of Helsinki.
Short answer
The Port of Helsinki reported 9.5 million passengers in 2025. Of these, about 7.5 million travelled on the Tallinn route, about 1.7 million on the Stockholm route and about 167,000 on the Travemünde route in Germany. The Tallinn route is by far the busiest, used for day trips, work trips and shopping.
Why
- The Port of Helsinki reported 9.5 million passengers in 2025.
- The Tallinn route carried about 7.5 million passengers.
- The Travemünde route carried about 167,000 passengers.
Details
Passenger numbers stayed stable in 2025, according to the port. Peak days are around weekends and holidays.
Tip
Travel midweek if you want quieter ships and terminals.
What may differ
The figures count passengers in both directions.
Common misconception
The Helsinki to Tallinn ferry is a small local route.
What actually happens
It carried about 7.5 million passengers in 2025, most of the port's traffic.
People also ask
- Where does the ferry to Tallinn leave from in Helsinki?
- Which passenger harbours does Helsinki have?
- Is there a ferry from Finland to Germany?
Sources
- Port of Helsinki: Passenger volumes in 2025Checked at:
This answer is for reference only. Ferry routes and terminals change, so check the Port of Helsinki and your ferry company before you travel.
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