How to travel from Tallinn to Kuressaare, Estonia

The distance between Tallinn and Kuressaare is around 193km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tallinn to Kuressaare by plane, 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 KuressaareTallinn if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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Fly

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

  • Duration1hr
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

FlexFlight ApS

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Kuressaare.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Lux Express

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car
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ferry
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car
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tallinn and Kuressaare

There are several options for getting from Tallinn to Kuressaare by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Tallinn and Kuressaare is around 193km (120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 185km (115 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Tallinn and Kuressaare by plane.

The quickest way to get from Tallinn to Kuressaare is to fly which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Tallinn and Kuressaare is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tallinn and Kuressaare. We recommend that you fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Kuressaare (URE). instead which will take 1hr.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tallinn and Kuressaare. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tallinn and Kuressaare with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4hrs.

Lux Express, Estonian Lines OÜ, Go Bus AS, Sirel Reisid OÜ and Peatus Estonia run regular bus services between Tallinn and Kuressaare. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

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

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

The closest major airport to Kuressaare is Kuressaare Airport (URE) (URE) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Kuressaare.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tallinn to Kuressaare. We recommend that you fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Kuressaare (URE). instead which will take 1hr.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tallinn to Kuressaare is to fly which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Tallinn to Kuressaare

Compare travel optionsbetween Tallinn and Kuressaare

Transport options from Tallinn to Kuressaare
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1hr
€100($100)
every 4 hours193km (120 miles)
Bus
4hrs
€15($15)
every 20 mins222km (138 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 15m
€25($25)
hourly220km (137 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Tallinn and Kuressaare

Bus companies

Airlines

Ferry operators

Airports near Kuressaare

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

URE
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Kuressaare
TLL
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
186km (115 miles) from Kuressaare