How to travel from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Saaremaa, Estonia

The distance between Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Saaremaa is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Saaremaa 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 SaaremaaTallinn Airport (TLL) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Kuressaare.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

Lux Express

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Saaremaa

There are several options for getting from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Saaremaa by bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Saaremaa is around 222km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Saaremaa by bus.

The quickest way to get from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Saaremaa is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Saaremaa is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Saaremaa. We recommend that you drive to Virtsu then take a ferry to Kuivastu then drive to Kuressaare. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Saaremaa. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Saaremaa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bussijaam. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Lux Express, Estonian Lines OÜ, Go Bus AS, Peatus Estonia and Sirel Reisid OÜ run regular bus services between Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Saaremaa. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Saaremaa from Tallinn Airport (TLL) is to drive and then take a ferry which will take 3h 20m and cost around €40 ($40).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Saaremaa. We recommend that you take the bus to Kuressaare. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Saaremaa is Kuressaare Airport (URE) (URE) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Saaremaa.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Saaremaa. We recommend that you take the bus to Kuressaare. instead which will take 4h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Saaremaa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

How do I get from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Saaremaa

Compare travel optionsbetween Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Saaremaa

Transport options from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Saaremaa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 5m
€14($14)
4 times a day223km (139 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 20m
€40($40)
hourly222km (138 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Saaremaa

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Airports near Saaremaa

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

URE
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Saaremaa
TLL
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Saaremaa