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Tram 2 and Tallink ferry to HelsinkiorBus 2 to Freedom Square?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The Bus 2 to Freedom Square reaches The Old Town and the Viru Centre at its eastern gate; the Tram 2 and Tallink ferry to Helsinki does not. This goes on by ferry to Helsinki, landing at West Terminal 2 in the West Harbour; trams 7 and 9 run from there to Helsinki Central Station.

The Bus 2 to Freedom Square is quicker: 15 min against 3 h 22.

Tram 2 and Tallink ferry to Helsinki: 07:30–22:30, Daily. Bus 2 to Freedom Square: 05:24–00:11.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersTram 2 and Tallink ferry to HelsinkiBus 2 to Freedom SquareDifference
1from €33.90€2up to €31.90
2from €67.80€4up to €63.80
3from €101.70€6up to €95.70
4from €135.60€8up to €127.60
5from €169.50€10up to €159.50
6from €203.40€12up to €191.40
7from €237.30€14up to €223.30
8from €271.20€16up to €255.20

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
T2Tallink · Tallinna Linnatranspordi and TallinkTram 2 and Tallink ferry to Helsinki
From
The Lennujaam tram stop in the public transport centre, at the city end of the terminal
To
West Terminal 2, Helsinki, in the West Harbour
Luggage
Tallink allows as many bags as you can carry; lockers and a luggage room at the terminal cost a small fee.
Runs
07:30–22:30
Journey
3 h 22 min

Tallink says to arrive an hour before. Registration closes 30 minutes before departure and the gate 20 minutes before; late arrivals need a new ticket.

Tram 2 stops at Vanasadam, in front of Terminal A. Tallink sails from Terminal D, a short walk over the bridge (about 470 m).

The boat is dearer on some days and sailings, and last-minute tickets can cost more, so check the price for your sailing.

Tram 2 and Tallink ferry to Helsinki: price for every party size

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2 · Tallinna Linnatranspordi ASBus 2 to Freedom Square
From
The Lennujaam bus stop on Tartu maantee, in front of the car park, a short walk from the terminal
To
Vabaduse väljak, Freedom Square at the southern edge of the Old Town — after Kaubamaja and Estonia, before Balti jaam
Runs
05:24–00:11
Journey
11–20 min

The stop is outside, on the main road in front of the car park, not in the tram hall; the trams leave more often from inside the building.

Bus 2 towards Mõigu does not stop at the airport, so for the way back take tram 2 or tram 4.

The driver sells no tickets: tap a contactless bank card on the validator or have a QR ticket.

Bus 2 to Freedom Square: price for every party size

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