The Tallink Silja terminal in Tallinn is located at Terminal D in the Old City Harbour (Vanasadam). From here, the high-speed ferries Megastar and MyStar operate multiple daily crossings to Helsinki. The sailing time is approximately 2 hours.
Address
- Tallinn D-Terminal
- Uus-Sadama 24
- 10151 Tallinn
- Estonia
Terminal D is about 1 km from Tallinn Old Town and next to Terminal A. The area handles several million passengers per year across different operators. For a full overview of the harbour layout, see the Port of Tallinn page.
Route and passenger figures
The Helsinki Tallinn connection carries more than 7 million passengers annually across all ferry operators. Tallink Silja operates up to 6 daily departures per direction on this route. Both Megastar and MyStar can carry roughly 2,300 to 2,800 passengers per sailing, plus several hundred cars and freight units.
Check-in procedure at Terminal D
Check-in deadlines are strictly applied:
- With vehicle: at least 60 minutes before departure
- Without vehicle: at least 30 minutes before departure
- Boarding starts about 45 minutes before sailing
- Boarding closes 20 minutes before departure
Before departure, confirm:
Tallink Silja timetable from Tallinn
Below is the standard daily departure pattern to the Port of Helsinki. Sailing time is about 2 hours. For comparison with other operators, see the complete timetable and the page about crossing time.
| Departure | Arrival | Days | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 am | 09:30 am | Daily | Megastar |
| 10:30 am | 12:30 pm | Daily | MyStar |
| 01:30 pm | 03:30 pm | Daily | Megastar |
| 04:30 pm | 06:30 pm | Daily | MyStar |
| 07:30 pm | 09:30 pm | Daily | Megastar |
| 10:30 pm | 12:30 am | Daily | MyStar |
Schedules may vary by season. In winter, strong winds or ice conditions in the Gulf of Finland can cause delays. Check cancellations and weather and the latest weather forecast before departure.
Facilities at Terminal D
- Free WiFi
- Toilets
- Charging points
- Kiosk and small shops
- Snack and drink machines
- Business Lounge access for eligible passengers
Related pages
For general harbour information, see the Port of Tallinn. For arrival details in Finland, visit the Tallink Silja terminal in Helsinki. Planning a same-day return? Review the day trip guide for timing advice.
