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Journey Information
There are 16 intercity buses per day from Tallinn to Tartu. Traveling by bus from Tallinn to Tartu usually takes around 5 hours and 28 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 7 minutes.
| Distance | 102 mi (163 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 7m |
| Cheapest price | $20.59 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Tallinn to Tartu?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Tallinn to Tartu. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 16 | 5h 28m | $24.87 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 16 trips from Tallinn to Tartu, and usually makes the trip in about 5 hours and 28 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 28 minutes to cover the 163 kilometers from Tallinn to Tartu. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 7 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Tartu. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Tartu, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Tallinn to Tartu, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Tallinn?
Main departure station: Reval Bus Station
Buses to Tartu leave from 4 stations in Tallinn.
All bus stations in Tallinn:
Reval Bus Station
Priisle Bus Stop
Laagna Tee
Vana Paaskula Bus Stop
Where does the bus arrive in Tartu?
Main arrival station: Tartu Bus Station
Buses arrive in Tartu at 6 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
Bus stations in Tartu:
Tartu Bus Station
Vene Bus Stop
Salvest Bus Stop
Pauluse Bus Stop
Teaduspark Bus Stop
Maarjamõisa Haigla Bus Stop
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