How to travel from Lahemaa National Park to Kuressaare, Estonia

The distance between Lahemaa National Park and Kuressaare is around 266km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lahemaa National Park to Kuressaare by bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KuressaareLahemaa National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Pae then fly from Tallinn Airport to Kuressaare Airport.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bussijaam and then to Kuressaare.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lahemaa National Park and Kuressaare

There are several options for getting from Lahemaa National Park to Kuressaare by bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Lahemaa National Park and Kuressaare is around 266km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 250km (155 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Lahemaa National Park and Kuressaare by bus.

The quickest way to get from Lahemaa National Park to Kuressaare is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Lahemaa National Park and Kuressaare is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lahemaa National Park and Kuressaare. We recommend that you take the bus to Pae then fly from Tallinn Airport to Kuressaare Airport. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lahemaa National Park and Kuressaare. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lahemaa National Park to Kuressaare. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vihasoo and Bussijaam. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

SEBE, Lux Express, Estonian Lines OÜ, Go Bus AS, Peatus Estonia, Sirel Reisid OÜ, Hansabuss AS and MK Reis-X OÜ run regular bus services between Lahemaa National Park and Kuressaare. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lahemaa National Park to Kuressaare. We recommend that you take the bus to Pae then fly from Tallinn Airport to Kuressaare Airport. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Kuressaare is Kuressaare Airport (URE) (URE) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Kuressaare.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lahemaa National Park to Kuressaare. We recommend that you take the bus to Bussijaam and then to Kuressaare. instead which will take 5h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lahemaa National Park to Kuressaare is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

How do I get from Lahemaa National Park to Kuressaare

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Transport options from Lahemaa National Park to Kuressaare
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 10m
€34($34)
once daily266km (165 miles)
Bus to Pae, Fly2h 25m
€32($32)
once daily266km (166 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
€17($17)
once daily298km (185 miles)
Bus via Kadrina6h 50m
€22($22)
5 times a week398km (247 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 60m
€52($52)
hourly287km (178 miles)

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Airports near Kuressaare

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

URE
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Kuressaare
TLL
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
186km (115 miles) from Kuressaare