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Port guide: compare transport from Tallinn

Tallinn, Estonia 41 transport option(s) compared
60 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Tallinn

Port call at Tallinn (Estonia). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Terminal A / Vanasadam tram, is free, and the fastest takes around 8 min. A ship shuttle is also available, at around 20,00 €.

Terminal right in Tallinn's historic port, 500m from the UNESCO-listed medieval old town. One of the best located cruise ports on the Baltic.

Tallinn Cruise Terminal – Old City Harbour
Cheapest option Free Walk to Terminal A / Vanasadam tram
Fastest option 8 min Walk to Terminal A / Vanasadam tram
Simplest option Walk to Terminal A / Vanasadam tram Very simple
Ship shuttle 20,00 € Please contact the company for further information.

Practical tips

  • Old town on foot from the terminal
  • Trams and buses available
  • Bolt or Uber taxis available
  • Raekoja Plats (Place de l'Hôtel de Ville) a 15-minute walk away

Warnings

  • Busy old town in summer
  • Pickpockets in tourist areas
  • Several ships on the same day possible
  • Check return times

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle 20,00 €

Please contact the company for further information.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Terminal A / Vanasadam tram

Free - 8 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

A quick link to the tram from the cruise zone

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

41 option(s) shown for Tallinn

Walk to Terminal A / Vanasadam tram

Vanasadam tram stop / Terminal A

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple

Walk to Linnahall

Linnahall

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple

Walk to Rotermann Quarter

Rotermann Quarter

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple

Walk to Fat Margaret Tower

Fat Margaret Tower / Great Coastal Gate

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple

Walk to the old town

Tallinn Old Town / Viru Gate

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple

Tram to Viru / city centre

Viru Centre / city centre

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Tallinn Transport
Complexity Very simple

Bus to Viru / city centre

Viru Centre / city centre

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Visit Tallinn
Complexity Very simple

Taxi to the old town

Tallinn Old Town / Viru Gate

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple

Shuttle cruise to the old town

Tallinn Old Town / Viru Gate

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple

Taxi to Town Hall Square

Tallinn Town Hall Square / Raekoja plats

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple

Taxi to Seaplane Harbour Museum

Seaplane Harbour / Lennusadam

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple

Taxi to Telliskivi

Telliskivi Creative City

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 14,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple

Taxi to Tallinn Coach Station

Tallinn Coach Station / Bussijaam

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 14,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple

Taxi to Kadriorg Palace

Kadriorg Palace

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple

Taxi to Tallinn Airport

Tallinn Airport / TLL

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple

Walk to Tallinn Town Hall Square

Tallinn Town Hall Square / Raekoja plats

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple

Walk to Balti Jaam Market

Balti Jaama Turg

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple

Tram to Balti Jaam

Balti Jaam / Tallinn Baltic Station

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Tallinn Transport
Complexity Simple

Tram to Kadriorg

Kadriorg Park

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Tallinn Transport
Complexity Simple

Bus to Tallinn Bus Station

Tallinn Coach Station / Bussijaam

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Tallinn Transport
Complexity Simple

Bus to Kadriorg Palace

Kadriorg Palace

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Tallinn Transport
Complexity Simple

Bus to Seaplane Harbour Museum

Seaplane Harbour / Lennusadam

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Tallinn Transport
Complexity Simple

VTC to the old town

Tallinn Old Town / Viru Gate

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple

VTC to Seaplane Harbour

Seaplane Harbour / Lennusadam

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 16,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple

VTC to Kadriorg

Kadriorg Palace

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple

VTC to Tallinn Airport

Tallinn Airport / TLL

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 22,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple

Taxi to Pirita Beach

Pirita Beach

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Simple

Hop-On Hop-Off tourist shuttle

Tallinn Old Town / sightseeing route

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Seasonal frequency depending on operator
Complexity Simple

Taxi to TV Tower

Tallinn TV Tower

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple

Taxi to Rocca al Mare Open Air Museum

Estonian Open Air Museum / Rocca al Mare

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available by reservation or local taxi
Complexity Simple

Shuttle excursion to Kadriorg

Kadriorg Palace

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Simple

Walk to Telliskivi Creative City

Telliskivi Creative City

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Intermediate

Bus/tram to Tallinn Airport

Tallinn Airport / TLL

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Tallinn Transport
Complexity Intermediate

Bus to Pirita Beach

Pirita Beach

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Tallinn Transport
Complexity Intermediate

Train from Balti Jaam to Rocca al Mare

Estonian Open Air Museum / Rocca al Mare

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Frequency according to Elron / local transport
Complexity Intermediate

Shuttle excursion to Rocca al Mare

Estonian Open Air Museum / Rocca al Mare

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Intermediate

Bus to TV Tower

Tallinn TV Tower

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Tallinn Transport
Complexity Plan ahead

Train from Balti Jaam to Keila

Keila Station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Elron
Complexity Plan ahead

Shuttle excursion to Lahemaa National Park

Lahemaa National Park / Palmse area

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 85,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Plan ahead

Taxi to Lahemaa National Park

Lahemaa National Park / Palmse area

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 110,00 €
Estimated duration 70 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead

VTC to Lahemaa National Park

Lahemaa National Park / Palmse area

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 130,00 €
Estimated duration 70 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead