The distance between Tallinn and Pärnu is around 128km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Tallinn to Pärnu by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Pärnu → Tallinn if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Pärnu bussijaam.
Lux Express
+ 6 othersThere are several options for getting from Tallinn to Pärnu by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €15 ($15).
The distance between Tallinn and Pärnu is around 128km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 77km (48 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Tallinn and Pärnu by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tallinn to Pärnu is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €15 ($15).
The cheapest way to travel between Tallinn and Pärnu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tallinn and Pärnu. We recommend that you drive to Pärnu. instead which will take 1h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tallinn and Pärnu. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tallinn and Pärnu with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 50m.
Lux Express, Go Bus AS, Taisto Express OÜ, Estonian Lines OÜ, Ecolines, FlixBus and SEBE run regular bus services between Tallinn and Pärnu. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tallinn to Pärnu. We recommend that you take the bus to Pärnu bussijaam. instead which will take 1h 50m.
The closest major airport to Pärnu is Tallinn Airport (TLL) (TLL) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Pärnu.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tallinn and Pärnu. The distance is around 131km (81 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tallinn to Pärnu is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €8 ($8).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 1h 50m | €8($8) | every 3 hours | 128km (80 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | €15($15) | on demand | 131km (81 miles) |
Lux Express
Go Bus AS
Taisto Express OÜ
Estonian Lines OÜ
Ecolines
The following major airports near Pärnu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Estonia and internationally.