How to travel from Pärnu to Tallinn, Estonia

The distance between Pärnu and Tallinn is around 128km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Pärnu to Tallinn by 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Tallinna bussijaam.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
Operated by

Lux Express

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Tallinn.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance130km (81 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pärnu and Tallinn

There are several options for getting from Pärnu to Tallinn by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €15 ($15).

The distance between Pärnu and Tallinn is around 128km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 77km (48 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Pärnu and Tallinn by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pärnu to Tallinn is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €15 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Pärnu and Tallinn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pärnu and Tallinn. We recommend that you drive to Tallinn. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pärnu and Tallinn. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pärnu and Tallinn with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 50m.

Lux Express, Go Bus AS, Taisto Express OÜ, Estonian Lines OÜ, FlixBus, SEBE and Ecolines run regular bus services between Pärnu and Tallinn. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pärnu to Tallinn. We recommend that you take the bus to Tallinna bussijaam. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Tallinn is Tallinn Airport (TLL) (TLL) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Tallinn.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Pärnu and Tallinn. The distance is around 130km (81 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pärnu to Tallinn is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €8 ($8).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pärnu and Tallinn

Transport options from Pärnu to Tallinn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 50m
€8($8)
every 3 hours128km (80 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€15($15)
on demand130km (81 miles)

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Airports near Tallinn

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

TLL
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Tallinn
URE
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
186km (116 miles) from Tallinn