How to travel from Valga to Tallinn, Estonia

The distance between Valga and Tallinn is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Valga to Tallinn by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TallinnValga if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Tallinn.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

Elron

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Tallinna bussijaam.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
Operated by

Taisto Express OÜ

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1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Tallinn.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance236km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valga and Tallinn

There are several options for getting from Valga to Tallinn by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €14 ($14).

The distance between Valga and Tallinn is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Valga and Tallinn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valga to Tallinn is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €14 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Valga and Tallinn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valga and Tallinn. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Valga and Tallinn with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 10m.

Elron run train services between Valga and Tallinn. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Valga and Tallinn. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Valga and Tallinn with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4hrs.

Taisto Express OÜ, Go Bus AS, Aktsiaselts Hansa Bussiliinid and Lux Express run regular bus services between Valga and Tallinn. Buses run twice daily and take around 4hrs 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 Tallinn. We recommend that you take the train to Tallinn. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Tallinn is Tallinn Airport (TLL) (TLL) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Tallinn.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Valga and Tallinn. The distance is around 236km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valga to Tallinn is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

How do I get from Valga to Tallinn

Compare travel optionsbetween Valga and Tallinn

Transport options from Valga to Tallinn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
€14($14)
every 20 mins271km (168 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
twice daily258km (161 miles)
Bus via Paide bussijaam 64hrs
twice daily258km (161 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€27($27)
on demand236km (147 miles)

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Airports near Tallinn

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

TLL
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Tallinn
URE
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
186km (116 miles) from Tallinn