How to travel from Saaremaa to Pärnu, Estonia

The distance between Saaremaa and Pärnu is around 155km (96 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Saaremaa to Pärnu by bus, car and ferry. 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 maantee.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Go Bus AS

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🚀 Fastest
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Kuivastu then take a ferry to Virtsu then drive to Pärnu.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saaremaa and Pärnu

There are several options for getting from Saaremaa to Pärnu by bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Saaremaa and Pärnu is around 155km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 201km (125 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Saaremaa and Pärnu by bus.

The quickest way to get from Saaremaa to Pärnu is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Saaremaa and Pärnu is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saaremaa and Pärnu. We recommend that you drive to Kuivastu then take a ferry to Virtsu then drive to Pärnu. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saaremaa and Pärnu. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Saaremaa and Pärnu with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3hrs.

Go Bus AS run regular bus services between Saaremaa and Pärnu. Buses run once daily and take around 3hrs 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 Pärnu. We recommend that you take the bus to Tallinna maantee. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Pärnu is Tallinn Airport (TLL) (TLL) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Pärnu.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Saaremaa to Pärnu. We recommend that you take the bus to Tallinna maantee. instead which will take 3hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saaremaa to Pärnu is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

How do I get from Saaremaa to Pärnu

Compare travel optionsbetween Saaremaa and Pärnu

Transport options from Saaremaa to Pärnu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3hrs
€9($9)
every 20 mins166km (103 miles)
Car and Ferry
2h 25m
€28($28)
hourly155km (96 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Saaremaa and Pärnu

Bus companies

Ferry operators

Airports near Pärnu

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

TLL
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Pärnu
URE
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Pärnu