How to travel from Tallinn to Tartu, Estonia

The distance between Tallinn and Tartu is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tallinn to Tartu 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 Tartu.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated by

Elron

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Raeplats.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Lux Express

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Drive

Drive to Tartu.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance184km (114 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tallinn and Tartu

There are several options for getting from Tallinn to Tartu by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 1h 55m.

The distance between Tallinn and Tartu is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 163km (102 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Tallinn and Tartu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tallinn to Tartu is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €10 ($10).

The cheapest way to travel between Tallinn and Tartu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tallinn and Tartu. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tallinn and Tartu with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 55m.

Elron run train services between Tallinn and Tartu. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Tartu. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tallinn and Tartu with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 2h 30m.

Lux Express run regular bus services between Tallinn and Tartu. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 30m 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 Tartu. We recommend that you take the train to Tartu. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Tartu is Tallinn Airport (TLL) (TLL) which is approximately 160km (99 miles) from Tartu.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tallinn and Tartu. The distance is around 184km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tallinn to Tartu is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €10 ($10).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tallinn and Tartu

Transport options from Tallinn to Tartu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
€10($10)
every 3 hours188km (117 miles)
Bus
2h 30m
€12($12)
every 30 mins183km (114 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€21($21)
on demand184km (114 miles)

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Airports near Tartu

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

TLL
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
160km (99 miles) from Tartu
URE
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
247km (153 miles) from Tartu