How to travel from Võru to Saaremaa, Estonia

The distance between Võru and Saaremaa 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 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Võru to Saaremaa 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 SaaremaaVõru if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Võru and Saaremaa

There are several options for getting from Võru to Saaremaa by bus, car, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) 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 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Võru and Saaremaa is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 282km (176 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Võru to Saaremaa is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Võru and Saaremaa is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Võru and Saaremaa. 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 3h 55m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Võru to Saaremaa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tartu bussijaam and Orissaare. These services run 6 times 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 Saaremaa. Buses run 6 times 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 Saaremaa. 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 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Saaremaa is Kuressaare Airport (URE) (URE) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Saaremaa.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Võru to Saaremaa. 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 Saaremaa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Võru and Saaremaa

Transport options from Võru to Saaremaa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
€44($44)
twice daily448km (278 miles)
Bus to Tartu bussijaam, train and plane4hrs
€42($42)
4 times a day448km (278 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 55m
€21($21)
6 times a week400km (249 miles)
Bus via Tartu bussijaam6h 55m
€23($23)
once daily414km (257 miles)
Car and Ferry
5h 10m
€63($63)
hourly346km (215 miles)

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Airports near Saaremaa

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

URE
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Saaremaa
TLL
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Saaremaa