How to travel from Valga to Kuressaare, Estonia
The distance between Valga and Kuressaare is around 294km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Valga to Kuressaare by bus, car, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kuressaare → Valga if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Ülemiste, Fly
Take the train to Ülemiste then fly from Tallinn Airport to Kuressaare Airport.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time40min
- Typical cost€47($47)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Pärnu bussijaam and then to Kuressaare.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€19($19)
Go Bus AS
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Virtsu sadam then take a ferry to Kuivastu sadam then drive to Kuressaare.
- Duration4h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€33($33)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valga and Kuressaare
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Valga to Kuressaare by bus, car, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).
The distance between Valga and Kuressaare is around 294km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (134 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Valga and Kuressaare by bus.
The quickest way to get from Valga to Kuressaare is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Valga and Kuressaare 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 Kuressaare. We recommend that you take the train to Ülemiste then fly from Tallinn Airport to Kuressaare Airport. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valga and Kuressaare. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valga to Kuressaare. 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 5h 25m.
Go Bus AS and Peatus Estonia run regular bus services between Valga and Kuressaare. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m 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 Kuressaare. We recommend that you take the train to Ülemiste then fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Kuressaare (URE). instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Kuressaare is Kuressaare Airport (URE) (URE) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Kuressaare.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Valga to Kuressaare. We recommend that you take the bus to Pärnu bussijaam and then to Kuressaare. instead which will take 5h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valga to Kuressaare is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).
Compare travel optionsbetween Valga and Kuressaare
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Ülemiste, Fly + 1 similar | 3h 50m | €47($47) | twice daily | 455km (283 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | €110($110) | every 20 mins | 455km (283 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 25m | €19($19) | once daily | 314km (195 miles) |
| Bus via Pärnu bussijaam | 5h 25m | €20($20) | 4 times a week | 315km (196 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 20m | €33($33) | hourly | 294km (183 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Valga and Kuressaare
Bus companies
Go Bus AS
Peatus Estonia
Ferry operators
TS Laevad OÜ
Airlines
FlexFlight ApS
Saartelennuliinid
Train operators
Elron
Airports near Kuressaare
The following major airports near Kuressaare offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Estonia and internationally.
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Kuressaare
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
- Distance
- 186km (115 miles) from Kuressaare