How to travel from Tartu to Saint-Petersburg

You can travel between Tartu and Saint-Petersburg by bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Tartu to Saint-Petersburg is a bus with an average price of $69 (€56).

The fastest way to travel from Tartu to Saint-Petersburg is by bus with an average journey time of 8h 25m.

The distance from Tartu to Saint-Petersburg is approximately 167 miles (269 km).

The average frequency per day from Tartu to Saint-Petersburg is:

• Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tartu 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 Tartu to Saint-Petersburg:

• Buses mostly depart from Tartu, 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 Tartu to Saint-Petersburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Baltic Shuttle, Lux Express to go to Saint-Petersburg by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Tartu to Saint-Petersburg:

• 1 direct buses per day with Lux Express.

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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.