How to travel from Pärnu to Viljandi, Estonia

The distance between Pärnu and Viljandi is around 92km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Pärnu to Viljandi by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ViljandiPärnu if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Vabaduse plats.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
Operated by

Lux Express

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🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Viljandi.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance92km (57 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pärnu and Viljandi

There are several options for getting from Pärnu to Viljandi by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €17 ($17).

The distance between Pärnu and Viljandi is around 92km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 58km (36 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Pärnu and Viljandi by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pärnu to Viljandi is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €17 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Pärnu and Viljandi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pärnu and Viljandi. We recommend that you drive to Viljandi. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pärnu and Viljandi. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pärnu and Viljandi with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 25m.

Lux Express, Go Bus AS, Taisto Express OÜ and Atko Bussiliinid AS run regular bus services between Pärnu and Viljandi. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1h 25m 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 Viljandi. We recommend that you take the bus to Vabaduse plats. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Pärnu and Viljandi. The distance is around 92km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pärnu to Viljandi is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €6 ($6).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pärnu and Viljandi

Transport options from Pärnu to Viljandi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 25m
€6($6)
4 times a day95km (59 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
€17($17)
on demand92km (57 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