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Compare bus for Tartu to Põltsamaa
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tartu to Põltsamaa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (45m by bus vs 47m by car) and save roughly $3 (€3) compared to fuel and tolls ($10 (€8) vs $13 (€11)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
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How to get from Tartu to Põltsamaa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tartu to Põltsamaa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:00 PM0h46Tartu5:46 PMPõltsamaa$111One-way0 transfers
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5:00 PM0h46Tartu5:46 PMPõltsamaa$111One-way0 transfers
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5:00 PM0h46Tartu5:46 PMPõltsamaa$111One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Tartu to Põltsamaa
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- Around 42 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tartu and Põltsamaa as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Tartu, Bussijaam and arrive in Põltsamaa, Puhu rist.
- Travel with Lux Express to go to Põltsamaa by bus.
- 42 direct buses per day with Lux Express.
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