How to travel from Tallinn to Viljandi

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Travel Information between Tallinn and Viljandi

Distance79 miles (128 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$12 - $14
Cheapest modeBus • $12 (€11) • 3 h 30 min
Fastest modeTrain • $14 (€13) • 1 h 53 min
Popular travel companiesLux Express or Elron

Travel 79 miles (128 km) by train or bus to Viljandi from Tallinn. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Lux Express or Elron among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Tallinn to Viljandi.

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from Tallinn to Viljandi

How to get from Tallinn to Viljandi by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

Lux Express129|v1e>v772e · 145|v1e>v772e
10:05AM3h24
Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park)
01:29PMLeie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie
$221One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Lux Express129|v1e>v772e · 145|v1e>v772e
10:05AM3h24
Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park)
01:29PMLeie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie
$221One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Lux Express129|v1e>v772e · 145|v1e>v772e
10:05AM3h24
Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park)
01:29PMLeie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie
$221One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Lux Express129|v1e>v772e · 145|v1e>v772e
10:00AM3h29
Tallinn, Bussijaam
01:29PMLeie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie
$221One-way
1 transfer
Lux Express139|v1e>v772e · 145|v1e>v772e
09:35AM3h54
Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park)
01:29PMLeie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie
$221One-way
1 transfer
Lux Express139|v1e>v772e · 145|v1e>v772e
09:30AM3h59
Tallinn, Bussijaam
01:29PMLeie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie
$221One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Tallinn to Viljandi

Travel to Viljandi 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 Viljandi.

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There are 2 travel options from Tallinn to Viljandi. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Tallinn and Viljandi is a bus with an average price of $12 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Tallinn to Viljandi:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tallinn to Viljandi costing on average $14 (€13).

The quickest way to travel to Viljandi from Tallinn is by train, which takes on average 1 h 53 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 3 h 30 min on average.

The distance from Tallinn to Viljandi is approximately 79 miles (128 km).

The average frequency per day from Tallinn to Viljandi is:

  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Tallinn and Viljandi as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Tallinn to Viljandi:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Tallinn, Bussijaam to Viljandi, Coach Station.

The following travel companies offer services from Tallinn to Viljandi:

  • Travel with Lux Express, FlixBus, Go Bus AS, Tartu Bussikeskus, Aktsiaselts Hansa Bussiliinid or Estonian Lines OÜ for buses to Viljandi. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Go Bus AS Tallinn to Viljandi tickets on Omio for $7 (€6).
  • Travel with Elron for trains to Viljandi. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Elron Tallinn to Viljandi tickets on Omio for $14 (€13).

Yes, there are direct services available from Tallinn to Viljandi with the following travel companies:

  • Direct trains with Elron with 5 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Viljandi as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Tallinn to Viljandi.

Your trip from Tallinn to Viljandi doesn't have to end in Viljandi. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Tartu, Pärnu, Riga or Kuressaare. If you’d like to add Tartu, Pärnu, Riga or Kuressaare to your Tallinn to Viljandi tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Viljandi today!

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