How to travel from Narva to Soomaa National Park, Estonia

The distance between Narva and Soomaa National Park is around 251km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

5 routes found

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

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Bus via Tartu bussijaam

Take the bus to Tartu bussijaam then Viljandi bussijaam and then to Kõrtsi-Tõramaa.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Tallinn and then to Viljandi.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Elron

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Tapa then take the bus to Tori sild.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Soomaa National Park.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance251km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Narva and Soomaa National Park

There are several options for getting from Narva to Soomaa National Park by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between Narva and Soomaa National Park is around 251km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Narva and Soomaa National Park by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Narva to Soomaa National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Narva and Soomaa National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Narva and Soomaa National Park. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Narva to Soomaa National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tallinn and Viljandi. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Elron run train services between Narva and Soomaa National Park. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Narva and Soomaa National Park. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Narva to Soomaa National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pärnu bussijaam and Riisa. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

PRESTO osaühing, Lux Express, Peatus Estonia, Baltic Shuttle, Arilix OÜ, Ekspress-Auto L, Aktsiaselts Hansa Bussiliinid, Go Bus AS, Taisto Express OÜ, SEBE and Atko Bussiliinid AS run regular bus services between Narva and Soomaa National Park. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Narva to Soomaa National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Tapa then take the bus to Tori sild. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Narva and Soomaa National Park. The distance is around 251km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Narva to Soomaa National Park is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

How do I get from Narva to Soomaa National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Narva and Soomaa National Park

Transport options from Narva to Soomaa National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Tartu bussijaam + 1 similar
5h 15m
€24($24)
3 times a week316km (196 miles)
Bus5h 50m
€45($45)
once daily349km (217 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€90($90)
4 times a day394km (245 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 25m
€71($71)
once daily284km (177 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
€46($46)
on demand251km (156 miles)

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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