Tallinn to Tartu bus with Lux Express

The cheapest way to travel from Tallinn to Tartu is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Tallinn to Tartu:

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tallinn to Tartu costing on average $18 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Tallinn to Tartu is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Tartu take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Tallinn and Tartu including taking a train and bus.

We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Tallinn to Tartu among Omio's users.

Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $36 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€17). The journey takes 5h 11m versus 2h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by Lux Express, Lux Express, Aktsiaselts MK Autobuss, Tartu Bussikeskus.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.