How to travel from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg

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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 8h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a bus costs an average of $62.

Distance: 197 miles (318 km)

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$62

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$124

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8h 9m

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7h 39m

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5h 6m

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The cheapest way to travel from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg is a bus with an average price of $62 (€52).
The fastest way to travel from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg is by bus with an average journey time of 8h 9m.
Yes, you can take a bus between Tallinn and Saint-Petersburg.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg 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 $62 (€52) compared to roughly $124 (€103) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62 (€51). The journey takes 7h 39m versus 5h 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.

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 Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg

How to get from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Lux Express
    3:30 AM9h30
    Tallinn
    1:00 PMSaint-Petersburg
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Lux Express
    3:30 AM9h30
    Tallinn
    1:00 PMSaint-Petersburg
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lux Express
    7:30 AM9h01
    Tallinn
    4:31 PMSaint-Petersburg
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg

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If you want to travel from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 100,00% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg

Travel to Saint-Petersburg 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 Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg.

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You can travel between Tallinn and Saint-Petersburg by bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg is a bus with an average price of $62 (€52).
The fastest way to travel from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg is by bus with an average journey time of 8h 9m.
The distance from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg is approximately 197 miles (318 km).
The average frequency per day from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg:
  • Buses mostly depart from Tallinn, Bussijaam and arrive in Sankt-Peterburg, Naberezhnaya Obvodnogo Kanala (Avtovokzal №2) (Санкт-Петербург, Набережная Обводного Канала (Автовокзал №2)).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lux Express to go to Saint-Petersburg by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Lux Express.
Omio customers who travel from Tallinn to Saint-Petersburg often also extend their vacation to go to Moscow, Gurgaon, Helsinki, Riga, Istanbul. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Saint-Petersburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Saint-Petersburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Saint-Petersburg, you can enjoy world-class ballet and opera at the Mariinsky Theatre and explore Nevsky Prospekt, the city's main avenue filled with shops and historic landmarks. Visit the Fabergé Museum for exquisite Russian decorative arts and the Yusupov Palace, known for its lavish interiors and the site of Rasputin's assassination. Take a scenic boat tour along the Neva River for beautiful views of the city's architecture. Must-see sights include The Hermitage Museum, Saint Isaac's Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and the grand Peterhof Palace with its stunning gardens and fountains.
Typically, 3 to 4 days are recommended to explore the main attractions of Saint-Petersburg, including the Hermitage Museum, Peterhof Palace, and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, while also enjoying the city's vibrant cultural scene and leisurely strolls along the Neva River.

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