How to travel from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Tartu, Estonia
The distance between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Tartu is around 328km (204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Tartu by plane, train, 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 Tartu → Kuressaare Airport (URE) if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Kuressaare Airport to Tallinn Airport then take the train to Tartu.
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time40min
- Typical cost€39($39)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Tartu bussijaam.
- Duration5h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€21($21)
Go Bus AS
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Kuivastu then take a ferry to Virtsu then drive to Tartu.
- Duration4h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€37($37)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Tartu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Tartu by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).
The distance between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Tartu is around 328km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (153 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Tartu by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Tartu is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Tartu is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Tartu. We recommend that you fly from Kuressaare Airport to Tallinn Airport then take the train to Tartu. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Tartu. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Tartu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ruubi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
Go Bus AS, Peatus Estonia, Lux Express and SEBE run regular bus services between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Tartu. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
The easiest way to get to Tartu from Kuressaare Airport (URE) is to fly and then take the train which will take 2h 30m and cost around €39 ($39).
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Tartu. We recommend that you fly from Kuressaare Airport to Tallinn Airport then take the train to Tartu. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Tartu is Tallinn Airport (TLL) (TLL) which is approximately 160km (99 miles) from Tartu.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Tartu. We recommend that you fly from Kuressaare Airport to Tallinn Airport then take the train to Tartu. instead which will take 2h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Tartu is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).
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Compare travel optionsbetween Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Tartu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 30m | €39($39) | twice daily | 369km (229 miles) |
| Fly to Tallinn (TLL), Train | 2h 40m | €36($36) | every 2 hours | 370km (230 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 55m | €21($21) | once daily | 345km (214 miles) |
| Bus via Vändra | 6h 15m | €21($21) | once daily | 356km (221 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 45m | €37($37) | hourly | 328km (204 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Tartu
Airlines
Saartelennuliinid
FlexFlight ApS
Finnair
Air Baltic
Ferry operators
TS Laevad OÜ
Bus companies
Peatus Estonia
Lux Express
SEBE
Train operators
Elron
Airports near Tartu
The following major airports near Tartu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Estonia and internationally.
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
- Distance
- 160km (99 miles) from Tartu
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
- Distance
- 247km (153 miles) from Tartu