How to travel from Soomaa National Park to Narva, Estonia

The distance between Soomaa National Park and Narva is around 251km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out NarvaSoomaa National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via Viljandi bussijaam

Take the bus to Viljandi bussijaam then Tartu bussijaam and then to Peetri plats.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Tallinn and then to Narva.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Elron

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Tapa then take the train to Narva.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Narva.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance251km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Soomaa National Park and Narva

There are several options for getting from Soomaa National Park to Narva by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Soomaa National Park and Narva is around 251km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Soomaa National Park and Narva by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Soomaa National Park to Narva is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Soomaa National Park and Narva, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Soomaa National Park and Narva. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Soomaa National Park to Narva. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Viljandi and Tallinn. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Elron run train services between Soomaa National Park and Narva. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Soomaa National Park and Narva. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Soomaa National Park to Narva. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Riisa and Pärnu bussijaam. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

PRESTO osaühing, Atko Bussiliinid AS, Aktsiaselts Hansa Bussiliinid, Lux Express, Go Bus AS, Taisto Express OÜ, SEBE, Peatus Estonia, Arilix OÜ and Baltic Shuttle run regular bus services between Soomaa National Park and Narva. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Soomaa National Park to Narva. We recommend that you take the bus to Tapa then take the train to Narva. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Narva is Tallinn Airport (TLL) (TLL) which is approximately 193km (120 miles) from Narva.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Soomaa National Park and Narva. The distance is around 251km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Soomaa National Park to Narva is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Soomaa National Park to Narva

Compare travel optionsbetween Soomaa National Park and Narva

Transport options from Soomaa National Park to Narva
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Viljandi bussijaam + 1 similar
5h 25m
€24($24)
4 times a week310km (192 miles)
Bus6hrs
€45($45)
once daily350km (217 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€90($90)
4 times a day393km (244 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 30m
€115($115)
once daily286km (178 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
€47($47)
on demand251km (156 miles)

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Airports near Narva

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

TLL
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Narva
URE
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
352km (218 miles) from Narva