- Must visit
Kumu Art Museum
Estonia's leading art museum in a striking modern building, presenting national classics and major temporary exhibitions in Kadriorg.
Cheapest price
€30
Average price
€30
Fastest journey
10 h 20 m
Average duration
10 h 20 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
529 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vilnius to Tallinn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vilnius to Tallinn will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
Of the 1 trains that leave Vilnius for Tallinn on Tue, Aug 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 529 km distance in an average of 10 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 20 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 10 h 20 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vilnius to Tallinn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €15.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€30 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €122 Average price | €99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vilnius to Tallinn:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vilnius to Tallinn costing on average €30.
A bus is €98 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vilnius to Tallinn costing on average €122.
Other travel options to Tallinn take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 42m.
Train takes on average 10h 20m.
Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €69. The journey takes 10h 20m versus 7h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with LTG Link.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Vilnius to Tallinn trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:30 AM Vilnius | 10h20 | 5:50 PM Tallinn | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Vilnius to Tallinn run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:30, the last at 07:30. The fastest train covers the 328 miles (529 km) distance in 10h 20m.
Distance 328 miles (529 km) |
Average train duration 10h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 20m |
First train 7:30 AM |
Last train 7:30 AM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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