How to travel from Saaremaa to Lahemaa National Park, Estonia
The distance between Saaremaa and Lahemaa National Park is around 255km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 60m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Saaremaa to Lahemaa National Park 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 Lahemaa National Park → Saaremaa if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Kuressaare Airport to Tallinn Airport then take the bus to Vihasoo.
- Duration1h 60m
- Flight time40min
- Typical cost€34($34)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Tallinna bussijaam and then to Vihasoo.
- Duration5hrs
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€18($18)
Multiple bus operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Kuivastu then take a ferry to Virtsu then drive to Lahemaa National Park.
- Duration3h 60m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€52($52)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saaremaa and Lahemaa National Park
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saaremaa to Lahemaa National Park by bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).
The distance between Saaremaa and Lahemaa National Park is around 255km (159 miles).
It takes around 5hrs to get from Saaremaa and Lahemaa National Park by bus.
The quickest way to get from Saaremaa to Lahemaa National Park is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Saaremaa and Lahemaa National Park is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Saaremaa and Lahemaa National Park. We recommend that you fly from Kuressaare Airport to Tallinn Airport then take the bus to Vihasoo. instead which will take 1h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saaremaa and Lahemaa National Park. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saaremaa to Lahemaa National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tallinna bussijaam, Suur-Paala and Vihasoo. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Go Bus AS, SEBE, Lux Express, Estonian Lines OÜ, Peatus Estonia, Sirel Reisid OÜ and Hansabuss AS run regular bus services between Saaremaa and Lahemaa National Park. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5hrs 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 Lahemaa National Park. We recommend that you fly from Kuressaare Airport to Tallinn Airport then take the bus to Vihasoo. instead which will take 1h 60m.
The closest major airport to Lahemaa National Park is Tallinn Airport (TLL) (TLL) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Lahemaa National Park.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Saaremaa to Lahemaa National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Tallinna bussijaam and then to Vihasoo. instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saaremaa to Lahemaa National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €18 ($18).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saaremaa and Lahemaa National Park
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 1h 60m | €34($34) | 5 times a week | 255km (159 miles) |
| Fly to Tallinn (TLL), Bus | 2h 10m | €32($32) | 5 times a week | 256km (159 miles) |
| Fly to Tallinn Airport, Bus | 2h 15m | €35($35) | twice daily | 260km (162 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 5hrs | €18($18) | 5 times a week | 286km (178 miles) |
| Bus via Tallinna bussijaam | 5h 10m | €19($19) | 5 times a week | 287km (178 miles) |
| Bus via Tallinna bussijaam | 5h 15m | €20($20) | twice daily | 291km (181 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 60m | €52($52) | hourly | 286km (178 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saaremaa and Lahemaa National Park
Bus companies
Go Bus AS
SEBE
Lux Express
Estonian Lines OÜ
Peatus Estonia
Airlines
Saartelennuliinid
FlexFlight ApS
Ferry operators
TS Laevad OÜ
Airports near Lahemaa National Park
The following major airports near Lahemaa National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Estonia and internationally.
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
- Distance
- 70km (44 miles) from Lahemaa National Park
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
- Distance
- 251km (156 miles) from Lahemaa National Park