How to travel from Vilnius to Tallinn, Estonia
The distance between Vilnius and Tallinn is around 595km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Vilnius to Tallinn by 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 → Vilnius if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Tallinn Bus Station.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€35($35)
Lux Express
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vilnius and Tallinn
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Vilnius to Tallinn by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Vilnius and Tallinn is around 595km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 529km (329 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Vilnius and Tallinn by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Vilnius to Tallinn is to drive which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Vilnius and Tallinn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Vilnius and Tallinn. We recommend that you drive to Tallinn. instead which will take 7h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vilnius and Tallinn. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vilnius and Tallinn with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 10m.
Lux Express, Toks, 1188 Latvia, Peatus Estonia and FlixBus run regular bus services between Vilnius and Tallinn. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vilnius to Tallinn. We recommend that you take the bus to Tallinn Bus Station. instead which will take 8h 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 Vilnius and Tallinn. The distance is around 595km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vilnius to Tallinn is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Compare travel optionsbetween Vilnius and Tallinn
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 10m | €35($35) | 5 times a day | 595km (370 miles) |
| Bus via Riga Central Bus Station | 8h 45m | €19($19) | once daily | 597km (371 miles) |
Drive | 7h 35m | €110($110) | on demand | 595km (370 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Vilnius and Tallinn
Bus companies
Lux Express
Toks
1188 Latvia
Peatus Estonia
Airlines
Air Baltic
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