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AHHAA Science Centre
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Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Viljandi to Tartu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Viljandi to Tartu will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 24 buses that leave Viljandi for Tartu on Thu, Jul 23, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 23 the direct buses cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
On Thu, Jul 23 the slowest buses will take 1 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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145|v6e>v2eOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Viljandi to Tartu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $5 (€5) compared to roughly $14 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€8). The journey takes 1h 7m versus 1h 6m 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, Go Bus AS, SEBE, Hansabuss AS, Peatus Estonia, Lux Express, 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:11AM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 08:12AM | Arrival Time 09:11AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 08:24AM | Arrival Time 09:01AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:16AM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 09:27AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 09:39AM | Arrival Time 10:16AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 11:24AM | Arrival Time 12:11PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:36PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 11:42AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 11:54AM | Arrival Time 12:31PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 12:24PM | Arrival Time 01:11PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:11PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 02:12PM | Arrival Time 03:11PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 02:24PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:11PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 04:12PM | Arrival Time 05:06PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 04:24PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 04:54PM | Arrival Time 05:31PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:41PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 06:42PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 06:54PM | Arrival Time 07:36PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:23PM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Viljandi to Tartu buses for tomorrow, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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146|v6e>v2e | 8:00 AM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h11 | 9:11 AM Tartu, Pauluse | 0 transfersDirect | |
146|v6e>v2e | 8:00 AM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h20 | 9:20 AM Tartu, Bussijaam | 0 transfersDirect | |
146|v6e>v2e | 8:00 AM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h01 | 9:01 AM Tartu, Viljandi mnt (Arhitekti) | 0 transfersDirect | |
146|v6e>v2e | 8:00 AM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h06 | 9:06 AM Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 0 transfersDirect | |
145|v6e>v2e | 9:15 AM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h08 | 10:23 AM Tartu, Pauluse | 0 transfersDirect | |
145|v6e>v2e | 9:15 AM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h15 | 10:30 AM Tartu, Bussijaam | 0 transfersDirect | |
145|v6e>v2e | 9:15 AM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h03 | 10:18 AM Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 0 transfersDirect | |
145|v6e>v2e | 9:15 AM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h01 | 10:16 AM Tartu, Viljandi mnt (Arhitekti) | 0 transfersDirect | |
145|v6e>v2e | 2:00 PM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h06 | 3:06 PM Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 0 transfersDirect | |
145|v6e>v2e | 2:00 PM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h01 | 3:01 PM Tartu, Viljandi mnt (Arhitekti) | 0 transfersDirect | |
145|v6e>v2e | 2:00 PM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h20 | 3:20 PM Tartu, Bussijaam | 0 transfersDirect | |
145|v6e>v2e | 2:00 PM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h11 | 3:11 PM Tartu, Pauluse | 0 transfersDirect | |
146|v6e>v2e | 4:00 PM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h06 | 5:06 PM Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 0 transfersDirect | |
146|v6e>v2e | 4:00 PM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h20 | 5:20 PM Tartu, Bussijaam | 0 transfersDirect | |
146|v6e>v2e | 4:00 PM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h11 | 5:11 PM Tartu, Pauluse | 0 transfersDirect | |
146|v6e>v2e | 4:00 PM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h01 | 5:01 PM Tartu, Viljandi mnt (Arhitekti) | 0 transfersDirect | |
145|v6e>v2e | 6:30 PM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h06 | 7:36 PM Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 0 transfersDirect | |
145|v6e>v2e | 6:30 PM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h20 | 7:50 PM Tartu, Bussijaam | 0 transfersDirect | |
145|v6e>v2e | 6:30 PM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h01 | 7:31 PM Tartu, Viljandi mnt (Arhitekti) | 0 transfersDirect | |
145|v6e>v2e | 6:30 PM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h11 | 7:41 PM Tartu, Pauluse | 0 transfersDirect | |
120|v6e>v2e | 9:15 PM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h08 | 10:23 PM Tartu, Pauluse | 0 transfersDirect | |
120|v6e>v2e | 9:15 PM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h01 | 10:16 PM Tartu, Viljandi mnt (Arhitekti) | 0 transfersDirect | |
120|v6e>v2e | 9:15 PM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h15 | 10:30 PM Tartu, Bussijaam | 0 transfersDirect | |
120|v6e>v2e | 9:15 PM Viljandi, Coach Station | 1h03 | 10:18 PM Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Viljandi to Tartu run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 33 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:30, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 41 miles (66 km) distance in 37m.
Distance 41 miles (66 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€5) |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 37m |
First bus 8:30 AM |
Last bus 9:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Tartu — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tartu trip today.
Estonia’s leading science center features hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly displays that make learning engaging for all ages.
The national museum presents Estonia’s cultural history in a striking modern building with strong permanent exhibitions and interactive displays.
Located in the university’s main building, this art museum is known for its tilted rooms and compact collection of classical and local works.
Tartu’s hilltop park area combines ruins, bridges, monuments, and shaded walks, making it the city’s essential historic promenade.
The central square anchors old town life with seasonal events, photogenic facades, and easy access to major sights.
The riverside promenade is ideal for walking, cycling, and views of central Tartu, especially lively in warmer months.
A soft, caraway-scented curd cheese from South Estonia. It is a classic local dairy product and a symbol of regional food heritage.
Barley porridge mixed with potato, often served with fried bacon and onion. A rustic farmhouse staple long eaten in Southern Estonia.
Blood sausage traditionally served at winter feasts with lingonberry jam and sauerkraut. It is one of Estonia’s most iconic celebratory foods.
Refined restaurant in Tartu offering seasonal Estonian and Nordic cooking in an elegant setting inside Hotel Lydia.
Stylish riverside venue known for modern European dishes, cocktails, and polished service with views near the city center.
Well-known restaurant serving Estonian and international classics in a cozy old-town atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for the Baltics: lodging and dining are reasonable, while transit is cheap. Student demand can raise central hotel prices in peak periods.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated. Small rounding for taxis and cafes is enough.
Official public transport app
Tartu Bussijaam -> Town Hall Square
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Viljandi to Tartu by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tartu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Viljandi to Tartu buses use the Viljandi, Coach Station to Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) station pair, with some services arriving at Tartu, Bussijaam. Use this guide to compare Viljandi and Tartu bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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