The distance between Tallinn and Saaremaa is around 193km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1hr.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Tallinn to Saaremaa 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 Saaremaa → Tallinn if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Kuressaare (URE).
FlexFlight ApS
Take the bus to Kuressaare.
Lux Express
+ 4 othersDrive to Virtsu then take a ferry to Kuivastu then drive to Kuressaare.
Multiple operators
There are several options for getting from Tallinn to Saaremaa by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) 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 €30 ($30).
The distance between Tallinn and Saaremaa is around 193km (120 miles).
It takes around 1hr to get from Tallinn and Saaremaa by plane.
The quickest way to get from Tallinn to Saaremaa is to fly which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €30 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Tallinn and Saaremaa is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tallinn and Saaremaa. We recommend that you fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Kuressaare (URE). instead which will take 1hr.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tallinn and Saaremaa. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tallinn and Saaremaa with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 4hrs.
Lux Express, Estonian Lines OÜ, Go Bus AS, Peatus Estonia and Sirel Reisid OÜ run regular bus services between Tallinn and Saaremaa. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Tallinn and Saaremaa. Flights depart from Tallinn (TLL) and arrive at Kuressaare (URE). The flight takes around 40min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Tallinn and Saaremaa with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 40min.
FlexFlight ApS fly between Tallinn and Saaremaa. Flights depart from Tallinn (TLL) and and arrive into Kuressaare (URE). These flights usually take around 40min.
The flight from Tallinn to Saaremaa typically takes around 40min. Flights depart from Tallinn (TLL) and and arrive into Kuressaare (URE).
The closest major airport to Saaremaa is Kuressaare Airport (URE) (URE) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Saaremaa.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tallinn to Saaremaa. 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 Saaremaa is to fly which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1hr | €30($30) | every 2 hours | 193km (120 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | €13($13) | 4 times a day | 222km (138 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 20m | €40($40) | hourly | 220km (137 miles) |
Go Bus AS
Lux Express
Estonian Lines OÜ
Peatus Estonia
Sirel Reisid OÜ
Saartelennuliinid
FlexFlight ApS
TS Laevad OÜ
The following major airports near Saaremaa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Estonia and internationally.