How to travel from Tallinn to Kihnu, Estonia

The distance between Tallinn and Kihnu is around 170km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tallinn to Kihnu by bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Kuressaare (URE).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Multiple plane operators

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Tallinna maantee.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tallinn and Kihnu

There are several options for getting from Tallinn to Kihnu by bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Tallinn and Kihnu is around 170km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (95 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Tallinn and Kihnu by bus.

The quickest way to get from Tallinn to Kihnu is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Tallinn and Kihnu 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 Tallinn and Kihnu. We recommend that you fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Kuressaare (URE). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tallinn and Kihnu. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tallinn to Kihnu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Laagri and Tallinna maantee. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Lux Express, Taisto Express OÜ, Estonian Lines OÜ, Go Bus AS, SEBE, FlixBus and Ecolines run regular bus services between Tallinn and Kihnu. Buses run on demand and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tallinn and Kihnu. Flights depart from Tallinn (TLL) and arrive at Kuressaare (URE). The flight takes around 40min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Tallinn and Kihnu with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 40min.

FlexFlight ApS fly between Tallinn and Kihnu. Flights depart from Tallinn (TLL) and and arrive into Kuressaare (URE). These flights usually take around 40min.

The flight from Tallinn to Kihnu typically takes around 40min. Flights depart from Tallinn (TLL) and and arrive into Kuressaare (URE).

The closest major airport to Kihnu is Kuressaare Airport (URE) (URE) which is approximately 87km (54 miles) from Kihnu.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tallinn to Kihnu. We recommend that you take the bus to Tallinna maantee. instead which will take 2h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tallinn to Kihnu is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

How do I get from Tallinn to Kihnu

Compare travel optionsbetween Tallinn and Kihnu

Transport options from Tallinn to Kihnu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
€29($29)
every 15 mins276km (171 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 50m
€9($9)
every 4 hours170km (106 miles)
Bus via Pärnu bussijaam2h 55m
€30($30)
every 4 hours186km (116 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Tallinn and Kihnu

Bus companies

Airlines

Airports near Kihnu

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

URE
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Kihnu
TLL
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
151km (94 miles) from Kihnu