The distance between Haapsalu and Saaremaa is around 158km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Haapsalu to Saaremaa by bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Saaremaa → Haapsalu if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lihula and then to Kuressaare.
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Drive to Virtsu then take a ferry to Kuivastu then drive to Kuressaare.
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There are several options for getting from Haapsalu to Saaremaa by bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).
The distance between Haapsalu and Saaremaa is around 158km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (65 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Haapsalu and Saaremaa by bus.
The quickest way to get from Haapsalu to Saaremaa is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Haapsalu and Saaremaa is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Haapsalu and Saaremaa. We recommend that you drive to Virtsu then take a ferry to Kuivastu then drive to Kuressaare. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Haapsalu and Saaremaa. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Haapsalu to Saaremaa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lihula. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Go Bus AS, Peatus Estonia, Lux Express, Estonian Lines OÜ and Sirel Reisid OÜ run regular bus services between Haapsalu and Saaremaa. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Haapsalu to Saaremaa. We recommend that you take the bus to Lihula and then to Kuressaare. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Saaremaa is Kuressaare Airport (URE) (URE) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Saaremaa.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Haapsalu to Saaremaa. We recommend that you take the bus to Lihula and then to Kuressaare. instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Haapsalu to Saaremaa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €9 ($9).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 2h 55m | €9($9) | once daily | 160km (100 miles) |
Bus via Lihula | 2h 55m | €8($8) | twice daily | 160km (99 miles) |
Bus via Virtsu sadam | 3hrs | €8($8) | twice daily | 160km (99 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2h 25m | €28($28) | hourly | 158km (98 miles) |
Go Bus AS
Peatus Estonia
Lux Express
Estonian Lines OÜ
Sirel Reisid OÜ
TS Laevad OÜ
The following major airports near Saaremaa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Estonia and internationally.