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

The distance between Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Tartu is around 181km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tartu by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TartuTallinn Airport (TLL) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Tartu.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Elron

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Tartu bussijaam.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Lux Express

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Tartu.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Pink Taxi

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car
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Drive

Drive to Tartu.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance181km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Tartu

There are several options for getting from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tartu by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1h 50m.

The distance between Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Tartu is around 181km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (99 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Tartu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tartu is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €9 ($9).

The cheapest way to travel between Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Tartu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Tartu. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Tartu with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 50m.

Elron run train services between Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Tartu. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Tartu. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Tartu with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 2h 25m.

Lux Express run regular bus services between Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Tartu. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Tartu from Tallinn Airport (TLL) is to take the train which will take 1h 50m and cost around €9 ($9).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tartu. We recommend that you take the train to Tartu. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Tartu. The distance is around 181km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tartu is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Tartu

Transport options from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tartu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
€9($9)
every 2 hours182km (113 miles)
Bus
2h 25m
€11($11)
hourly182km (113 miles)
Taxi
2h 20m
€170($170)
on demand181km (112 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€21($21)
on demand181km (112 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