How to travel from Lisbon to Tallinn, Estonia
The distance between Lisbon and Tallinn is around 3,477km (2,161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lisbon to Tallinn by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tallinn → Lisbon if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Helsinki (HEL) then take a ferry to Tallinn.
- Duration7h 30m
- Flight time4h 40m
- Typical cost€395($400)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine then Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Tallinn Bus Station.
- Duration2 days 16h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€255($255)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bordeaux Rue des Terres de Borde then take the train to Offenburg then S Ostbahnhof and then to Frankfurt then take the bus to Tallinn Bus Station.
- Duration2 days 2h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€515($520)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Tallinn
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Tallinn by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €235 ($235) and will take around 3 days 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €395 ($400).
The distance between Lisbon and Tallinn is around 3,477km (2,161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,312km (2,058 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Lisbon and Tallinn by plane and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Tallinn is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx €395 ($400).
The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Tallinn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €235 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lisbon and Tallinn. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Helsinki (HEL) then take a ferry to Tallinn. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lisbon and Tallinn. It typically takes around 2 days 16h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to Tallinn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Estação Oriente, Paris Gare de Bercy Seine and Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 16h.
Euroscoach By Cm Tours, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Lisbon and Tallinn. Buses run twice a week and take around 2 days 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lisbon to Tallinn. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Helsinki (HEL) then take a ferry to Tallinn. instead which will take 7h 30m.
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 Lisbon and Tallinn. The distance is around 4,154km (2,581 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Tallinn is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €395 ($400).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Tallinn
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 7h 30m | €395($400) | every 4 hours | 3,477km (2,161 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 16h | €255($255) | twice a week | 4,617km (2,869 miles) |
| Bus via Milan Lampugnano M1 | 3 days 10h | €235($235) | 3 times a week | 5,363km (3,333 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 2 days 2h | €515($520) | once a week | 4,602km (2,860 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 2 days 11h | €430($430) | once a week | 4,655km (2,892 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 17h | €760($765) | on demand | 4,154km (2,581 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lisbon and Tallinn
Airlines
Air Baltic
Finnair
Bus companies
Euroscoach By Cm Tours
Union Ivkoni
Autokar Polska
Train operators
ODEG
Urlaubs-Express
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
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