Tallinn to Tartu bus with Lux Express

The cheapest way to travel from Tallinn to Tartu is a coach with an average price of £11.

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

A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tallinn to Tartu costing on average £14.

The fastest way to travel from Tallinn to Tartu is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Tartu take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Tallinn and Tartu including taking a train and coach.

Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 5h 12m versus 2h 5m 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.

Direct services are operated by Lux Express, Lux Express, Aktsiaselts MK Autobuss, Tartu Bussikeskus.

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.