How to travel from Tallinn to Narva, Estonia

The distance between Tallinn and Narva is around 208km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Narva.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Elron

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Bus

Take the bus to Fama Keskus.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

Lux Express

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Drive

Drive to Narva.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance211km (131 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tallinn and Narva

There are several options for getting from Tallinn to Narva by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 2h 35m.

The distance between Tallinn and Narva is around 208km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (121 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Tallinn and Narva by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tallinn to Narva is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €11 ($11).

The cheapest way to travel between Tallinn and Narva, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tallinn and Narva. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tallinn and Narva with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 35m.

Elron run train services between Tallinn and Narva. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 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 Tallinn and Narva. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tallinn and Narva with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 2 hours and takes 3h 15m.

Lux Express and Baltic Shuttle run regular bus services between Tallinn and Narva. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tallinn to Narva. We recommend that you take the train to Narva. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Tallinn and Narva. The distance is around 211km (131 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tallinn to Narva is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tallinn and Narva

Transport options from Tallinn to Narva
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
€11($11)
every 20 mins208km (129 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
€14($14)
hourly213km (133 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€24($24)
on demand211km (131 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