How to travel from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Soomaa National Park, Estonia

The distance between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Soomaa National Park is around 209km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Soomaa National Park 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 Soomaa National ParkKuressaare Airport (URE) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Pärnu bussijaam

Take the bus to Pärnu bussijaam.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Peatus Estonia

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Kuivastu then take a ferry to Virtsu then drive to Soomaa National Park.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Soomaa National Park

There are several options for getting from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Soomaa National Park by bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Soomaa National Park is around 209km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (96 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Soomaa National Park by bus.

The quickest way to get from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Soomaa National Park is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Soomaa National Park is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Soomaa National Park. We recommend that you drive to Kuivastu then take a ferry to Virtsu then drive to Soomaa National Park. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Soomaa National Park. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Soomaa National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ruubi and Kõpu. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Go Bus AS, Peatus Estonia and Lux Express run regular bus services between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Soomaa National Park. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Soomaa National Park from Kuressaare Airport (URE) is to drive and then take a ferry which will take 3h 25m and cost around €38 ($38).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Soomaa National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Kõpu. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Soomaa National Park is Tallinn Airport (TLL) (TLL) which is approximately 109km (68 miles) from Soomaa National Park.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Soomaa National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Kõpu. instead which will take 5hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Soomaa National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €74 ($74).

How do I get from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Soomaa National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Soomaa National Park

Transport options from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Soomaa National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Pärnu bussijaam + 1 similar
4h 20m
€36($36)
once daily222km (138 miles)
Bus5hrs
€74($74)
once daily273km (170 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 25m
€38($38)
hourly209km (130 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Soomaa National Park

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Ferry operators

Airports near Soomaa National Park

The following major airports near Soomaa National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Estonia and internationally.

TLL
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Soomaa National Park
URE
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
154km (96 miles) from Soomaa National Park