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Compare train and bus for Tartu to Vilnius
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tartu to Vilnius among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 10h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a bus costs an average of $45.
Distance: 260 miles (420 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$45 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 37m Average total duration Fastest 10h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around $45 (€38) compared to roughly $101 (€85) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56 (€47). The journey takes 10h 7m versus 6h 54m 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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How to get from Tartu to Vilnius by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tartu to Vilnius is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:10 AM10h40Tartu7:50 PMVilnius$321One-way0 transfers
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9:10 AM10h40Tartu7:50 PMVilnius$321One-way0 transfers
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5:30 AM10h25Tartu3:55 PMVilnius$381One-way0 transfers
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8:10 AM10h30Tartu6:40 PMVilnius$331One-way0 transfers
6:30 AM10h25Tartu4:55 PMVilnius$401One-way0 transfers
5:00 PM11h55Tartu4:55 AMVilnius$601One-way0 transfers
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- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tartu and Vilnius as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Tartu, Bussijaam and arrive in Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22).
- Travel with Lux Express, Ecolines to go to Vilnius by bus.
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