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Tram 2 and Tallink ferry to HelsinkiorTaxi from the rank?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The Taxi from the rank 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 Taxi from the rank is quicker: 15 min against 3 h 22.

Tram 2 and Tallink ferry to Helsinki: 07:30–22:30, Daily. Taxi from the rank: Runs all night.

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 HelsinkiTaxi from the rankDifference
1from €33.90€15up to €18.90
2from €67.80€15up to €52.80
3from €101.70€15up to €86.70
4from €135.60€15up to €120.60
5from €169.50€30up to €139.50
6from €203.40€30up to €173.40
7from €237.30€30up to €207.30
8from €271.20€30up to €241.20

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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taxi · Forus Takso and Bolt Taxi, the airport's partner taxisTaxi from the rank
From
The taxi rank right in front of the terminal
To
Any address in central Tallinn, on the meter
Runs
All night
Journey
15 min

The fare is the meter's, not a fixed price: read the yellow sticker on the rear right window, and ask the driver for an estimate before you set off.

The driver may not charge more than the meter shows and must give a printed receipt; without a working meter you may refuse to pay.

Four fit in an ordinary taxi. Five to seven need an XL minibus on its own meter, or two cars.

Between 00:45 and 05:20 this and ride-hailing are the only ways into town.

Taxi from the rank: price for every party size

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