How to travel from Saaremaa to Hiiumaa, Estonia
The distance between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa is around 107km (67 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 20m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Saaremaa to Hiiumaa by bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hiiumaa → Saaremaa if you're planning a return trip.
Bus via Lihula
Take the bus to Lihula then Haapsalu bussijaam and then to Kärdla keskväljak.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€12($12)
Go Bus AS
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Triigi then take a ferry to Sõru then drive to Kärdla.
- Duration2h 20m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€21($21)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saaremaa to Hiiumaa by bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).
The distance between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa is around 107km (67 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 73km (45 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Saaremaa and Hiiumaa by bus.
The quickest way to get from Saaremaa to Hiiumaa is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa. We recommend that you drive to Triigi then take a ferry to Sõru then drive to Kärdla. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saaremaa and Hiiumaa. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saaremaa to Hiiumaa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Risti. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
Lux Express, Go Bus AS and Peatus Estonia run regular bus services between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saaremaa to Hiiumaa. We recommend that you take the bus to Risti and then to Kärdla bussijaam. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Hiiumaa is Kuressaare Airport (URE) (URE) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Hiiumaa.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Saaremaa to Hiiumaa. We recommend that you take the bus to Risti and then to Kärdla bussijaam. instead which will take 5h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saaremaa to Hiiumaa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saaremaa and Hiiumaa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus via Lihula + 1 similar | 5h 35m | €12($12) | once a week | 221km (137 miles) |
| Bus | 5h 55m | €15($15) | once daily | 257km (160 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2h 20m | €21($21) | 4 times a day | 107km (67 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa
Bus companies
Lux Express
Go Bus AS
Peatus Estonia
Ferry operators
Kihnu Veeteed
Airports near Hiiumaa
The following major airports near Hiiumaa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Estonia and internationally.
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Hiiumaa
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
- Distance
- 133km (82 miles) from Hiiumaa