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Compare train and bus for Tallinn to Viljandi
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tallinn to Viljandi 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 bus which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Tallinn to Viljandi:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tallinn to Viljandi costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Viljandi take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Tallinn to Viljandi
How to get from Tallinn to Viljandi by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tallinn to Viljandi is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
221|v1e>v6e · 145|v1e>v6e9:30 AM4h30Tallinn, Bussijaam2:00 PMViljandi, Coach Station$211One-way1 transfer
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221|v1e>v6e · 145|v1e>v6e9:30 AM4h30Tallinn, Bussijaam2:00 PMViljandi, Coach Station$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
129|v1e>v772e · 145|v1e>v772e10:05 AM3h24Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park)1:29 PMLeie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie$261One-way1 transfer
Other options
211|v1e>v6e · 145|v1e>v6e3:00 PM3h30Tallinn, Bussijaam6:30 PMViljandi, Coach Station$221One-way1 transfer
274|v1e>v6e · 145|v1e>v6e2:00 PM4h30Tallinn, Bussijaam6:30 PMViljandi, Coach Station$221One-way1 transfer
179|v1e>v772e · 145|v1e>v772e9:35 AM3h54Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park)1:29 PMLeie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie$231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Tallinn to Viljandi:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tallinn to Viljandi costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Viljandi take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tallinn and Viljandi as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Tallinn, Bussijaam and arrive in Viljandi, Coach Station.
- Travel with Lux Express, Go Bus AS, Hansabuss AS, Estonian Lines OÜ to go to Viljandi by bus.
- Travel with Elron to go to Viljandi by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Go Bus AS, Hansabuss AS, Estonian Lines OÜ.
- 5 direct trains per day with Elron.
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