How to travel from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Viljandi, Estonia

The distance between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Viljandi is around 250km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Viljandi by bus, car, ferry, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ViljandiKuressaare Airport (URE) if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Kuressaare (URE) to Tallinn (TLL) then take the train to Viljandi.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Viljandi bussijaam.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Go Bus AS

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Kuivastu then take a ferry to Virtsu then drive to Viljandi.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Viljandi

There are several options for getting from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Viljandi by bus, car, ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Viljandi is around 250km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Viljandi by bus.

The quickest way to get from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Viljandi is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Viljandi is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Viljandi. We recommend that you fly from Kuressaare (URE) to Tallinn (TLL) then take the train to Viljandi. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Viljandi. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Viljandi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ruubi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Go Bus AS, Peatus Estonia and Lux Express run regular bus services between Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Viljandi. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Viljandi from Kuressaare Airport (URE) is to fly and then take the train which will take 3hrs and cost around €35 ($35).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Viljandi. We recommend that you fly from Kuressaare (URE) to Tallinn (TLL) then take the train to Viljandi. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Viljandi is Tallinn Airport (TLL) (TLL) which is approximately 125km (78 miles) from Viljandi.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Viljandi. We recommend that you take the bus to Viljandi bussijaam. instead which will take 4h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Viljandi is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

How do I get from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Viljandi

Compare travel optionsbetween Kuressaare Airport (URE) and Viljandi

Transport options from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Viljandi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3hrs
€35($35)
5 times a day340km (211 miles)
Fly to Tallinn Airport, Train3h 15m
€36($36)
twice daily337km (209 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 10m
€42($42)
5 times a day639km (397 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
€16($16)
once daily267km (166 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 40m
€46($46)
hourly250km (155 miles)

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Airports near Viljandi

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

TLL
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Viljandi
URE
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Viljandi