How to travel from Valga to Lahemaa National Park, Estonia

The distance between Valga and Lahemaa National Park is around 239km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Valga to Lahemaa National Park by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Lahemaa National ParkValga if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Tapa.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Elron

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Drive

Drive to Lahemaa National Park.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance242km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valga and Lahemaa National Park

There are several options for getting from Valga to Lahemaa National Park by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 3hrs.

The distance between Valga and Lahemaa National Park is around 239km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 201km (125 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Valga and Lahemaa National Park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valga to Lahemaa National Park is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Valga and Lahemaa National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valga and Lahemaa National Park. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valga to Lahemaa National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tapa. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Elron run train services between Valga and Lahemaa National Park. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Valga and Lahemaa National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Tapa. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valga to Lahemaa National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Tapa. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Lahemaa National Park is Tallinn Airport (TLL) (TLL) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Lahemaa National Park.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Valga and Lahemaa National Park. The distance is around 242km (150 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 Lahemaa National Park is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Transport options from Valga to Lahemaa National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€65($65)
every 20 mins239km (149 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€45($45)
on demand242km (150 miles)

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Airports near Lahemaa National Park

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

TLL
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Lahemaa National Park
URE
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Lahemaa National Park