How to travel from Budapest to Tallinn, Estonia
The distance between Budapest and Tallinn is around 1,605km (997 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Budapest to Tallinn by plane, ferry, 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 Tallinn → Budapest if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Wien Hbf then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Tallinn (TLL).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Brno AN u hotelu Grand and then to Tallinn Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Warszawa Gdanska then take the bus to Tallinn Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Budapest and Tallinn
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Budapest to Tallinn by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Budapest and Tallinn is around 1,605km (997 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,379km (857 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Budapest and Tallinn by plane and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Budapest to Tallinn is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Tallinn, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Budapest and Tallinn. We recommend that you take the train to Wien Hbf then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Tallinn (TLL). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Budapest and Tallinn. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Budapest to Tallinn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brno AN u hotelu Grand. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.
RegioJet and FlixBus run regular bus services between Budapest and Tallinn. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Budapest to Tallinn. We recommend that you fly from Budapest (BUD) to Helsinki (HEL) then take a ferry to Tallinn. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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 Budapest and Tallinn. The distance is around 1,856km (1,153 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to Tallinn is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Budapest and Tallinn
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 15m | €155($155) | hourly | 1,630km (1,013 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 5h 35m | €295($295) | every 4 hours | 1,605km (997 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 6h | €100($100) | once daily | 2,027km (1,260 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 2h | €95($95) | once daily | 1,885km (1,171 miles) |
| Train to Warszawa Zachodnia, Bus | 1 day 2h | €95($95) | once daily | 1,884km (1,171 miles) |
| Train to Katowice, Bus | 1 day 7h | €105($105) | once daily | 2,039km (1,267 miles) |
Drive | 20h 50m | €340($340) | on demand | 1,856km (1,153 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Budapest and Tallinn
Airlines
Finnair
LOT
Air Baltic
Train operators
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
Bus companies
Airports near Tallinn
The following major airports near Tallinn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Estonia and internationally.
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Tallinn
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
- Distance
- 186km (116 miles) from Tallinn