How to travel from Saaremaa to Tartu, Estonia

The distance between Saaremaa and Tartu is around 326km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saaremaa to Tartu by bus, car, ferry, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Kuressaare Airport to Tallinn Airport then take the train to Tartu.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Tartu bussijaam.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Go Bus AS

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saaremaa and Tartu

There are several options for getting from Saaremaa to Tartu by bus, car, ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Saaremaa and Tartu is around 326km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (161 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Saaremaa and Tartu by bus.

The quickest way to get from Saaremaa to Tartu is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Saaremaa and Tartu is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saaremaa and Tartu. We recommend that you fly from Kuressaare Airport to Tallinn Airport then take the train to Tartu. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saaremaa and Tartu. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Saaremaa and Tartu with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 50m.

Go Bus AS, Peatus Estonia, Lux Express and SEBE run regular bus services between Saaremaa and Tartu. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m 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 Tartu. We recommend that you fly from Kuressaare Airport to Tallinn Airport then take the train to Tartu. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Tartu is Tallinn Airport (TLL) (TLL) which is approximately 160km (99 miles) from Tartu.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Saaremaa to Tartu. We recommend that you take the bus to Tartu bussijaam. instead which will take 5h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saaremaa to Tartu is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

How do I get from Saaremaa to Tartu

Compare travel optionsbetween Saaremaa and Tartu

Transport options from Saaremaa to Tartu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
€39($39)
twice daily372km (231 miles)
Fly to Tallinn (TLL), Train2h 45m
€37($37)
every 4 hours373km (232 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
€19($19)
once daily341km (212 miles)
Bus via Vändra6h 5m
€19($19)
once daily353km (219 miles)
Car and Ferry
4h 45m
€59($59)
hourly326km (203 miles)

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Airports near Tartu

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

TLL
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
160km (99 miles) from Tartu
URE
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
247km (153 miles) from Tartu