How to travel from Võru to Kuressaare, Estonia

The distance between Võru and Kuressaare is around 346km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Võru 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.

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Bus to Tartu bussijaam, train and plane

Take the bus to Tartu bussijaam then take the train to Ülemiste then fly from Tallinn Airport to Kuressaare Airport.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Bus

Take the bus to Tartu bussijaam then Orissaare and then to Kuressaare.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Virtsu sadam then take a ferry to Kuivastu sadam then drive to Kuressaare.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Võru and Kuressaare

There are several options for getting from Võru to Kuressaare by bus, car, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Võru and Kuressaare is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Võru and Kuressaare by bus.

The quickest way to get from Võru to Kuressaare is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Võru and Kuressaare is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Võru and Kuressaare. We recommend that you take the bus to Tartu bussijaam then take the train to Ülemiste then fly from Tallinn Airport to Kuressaare Airport. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Võru and Kuressaare. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Võru to Kuressaare. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tartu bussijaam and Orissaare. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Lux Express, Taisto Express OÜ, Aktsiaselts MK Autobuss, Go Bus AS, Ekspress-Auto L, Peatus Estonia, Estonian Lines OÜ and Sirel Reisid OÜ run regular bus services between Võru and Kuressaare. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Võru to Kuressaare. We recommend that you take the bus to Tartu bussijaam then take the train to Ülemiste then fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Kuressaare (URE). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Võru to Kuressaare. We recommend that you take the bus to Tartu bussijaam then Orissaare and then to Kuressaare. instead which will take 6h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Võru to Kuressaare is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

How do I get from Võru to Kuressaare

Compare travel optionsbetween Võru and Kuressaare

Transport options from Võru to Kuressaare
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Tartu bussijaam, train and plane + 1 similar
4h 15m
€49($49)
twice daily449km (279 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 25m
€110($110)
4 times a day449km (279 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 55m
€24($24)
twice a week402km (250 miles)
Bus via Tartu bussijaam6h 55m
€26($26)
once daily416km (258 miles)
Car and Ferry
5h 10m
€39($39)
hourly346km (215 miles)

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Airports near Kuressaare

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

URE
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Kuressaare
TLL
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
186km (115 miles) from Kuressaare