How to travel from Valga to Haapsalu, Estonia
The distance between Valga and Haapsalu is around 247km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Valga to Haapsalu by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Haapsalu → Valga if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Pärnu bussijaam and then to Niine.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€19($19)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Ülemiste then take the bus to Niine.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€22($22)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valga and Haapsalu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Valga to Haapsalu by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).
The distance between Valga and Haapsalu is around 247km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (121 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Valga and Haapsalu by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valga to Haapsalu is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Valga and Haapsalu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Valga and Haapsalu. We recommend that you drive to Haapsalu. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valga and Haapsalu. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valga to Haapsalu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pärnu bussijaam. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Go Bus AS and MK Reis-X OÜ run regular bus services between Valga and Haapsalu. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valga to Haapsalu. We recommend that you take the bus to Pärnu bussijaam and then to Niine. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Haapsalu is Tallinn Airport (TLL) (TLL) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from Haapsalu.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Valga and Haapsalu. The distance is around 247km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valga to Haapsalu is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).
Compare travel optionsbetween Valga and Haapsalu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 4h 35m | €19($19) | once daily | 265km (165 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €22($22) | every 20 mins | 364km (226 miles) |
| Train to Tallinn, Bus | 4h 45m | €20($20) | every 20 mins | 370km (230 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | €28($28) | on demand | 247km (154 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Valga and Haapsalu
Bus companies
Go Bus AS
MK Reis-X OÜ
Lux Express
Train operators
Elron
Airports near Haapsalu
The following major airports near Haapsalu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Estonia and internationally.
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Haapsalu
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
- Distance
- 99km (62 miles) from Haapsalu