How to travel from Pärnu to Tartu

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Compare bus for Pärnu to Tartu

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pärnu to Tartu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a bus costs an average of $14.

Distance: 80 miles (130 km)

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$14

Average price

Cheapest

$35

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 15m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Lux Express

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The cheapest way to travel from Pärnu to Tartu is a bus with an average price of $14.
The fastest way to travel from Pärnu to Tartu is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 4m.
Yes, you can take a bus between Pärnu and Tartu.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Pärnu 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 $14 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21. The journey takes 2h 34m versus 2h 15m 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.

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.

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from Pärnu to Tartu

How to get from Pärnu to Tartu by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Pärnu to Tartu is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Lux Express145|v5e>v2e
    12:35 PM2h26
    Pärnu, Papiniidu
    3:01 PMTartu, Viljandi mnt (Arhitekti)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Lux Express145|v5e>v2e
    12:35 PM2h26
    Pärnu, Papiniidu
    3:01 PMTartu, Viljandi mnt (Arhitekti)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lux Express145|v5e>v2e
    12:35 PM2h26
    Pärnu, Papiniidu
    3:01 PMTartu, Viljandi mnt (Arhitekti)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Lux Express145|v5e>v2e
    12:35 PM2h31
    Pärnu, Papiniidu
    3:06 PMTartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lux Express145|v5e>v2e
    12:30 PM2h31
    Pärnu, Bus Station
    3:01 PMTartu, Viljandi mnt (Arhitekti)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lux Express145|v5e>v2e
    12:30 PM2h36
    Pärnu, Bus Station
    3:06 PMTartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Pärnu to Tartu

Travel to Tartu easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Pärnu to Tartu.

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You can travel between Pärnu and Tartu by bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Pärnu to Tartu is a bus with an average price of $14.
The fastest way to travel from Pärnu to Tartu is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 4m.
The distance from Pärnu to Tartu is approximately 80 miles (130 km).
The average frequency per day from Pärnu to Tartu is:
  • Around 33 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pärnu and Tartu as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Pärnu to Tartu:
  • Buses mostly depart from Pärnu, Bus Station and arrive in Tartu, Bussijaam.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Pärnu to Tartu, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lux Express to go to Tartu by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Pärnu to Tartu:
  • 33 direct buses per day with Lux Express.
Omio customers who travel from Pärnu to Tartu often also extend their vacation to go to Tallinn, Riga, Narva, Vilnius, Helsinki. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tartu and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Tartu to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

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