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Viljandi Muuseum
Regional museum in a former pharmacy, presenting Viljandi County history, local culture and changing exhibitions in the town centre.
Cheapest price on 08 Oct
£5
Average ticket price on 08 Oct
£7
Fastest journey on 08 Oct
39 m
Average journey duration on 08 Oct
39 m
Buses on 08 Oct
40
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Tartu to Viljandi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tartu to Viljandi will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
On Thu 08 Oct, we found 40 buses from Tartu to Viljandi, including 40 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 66 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest buses will take 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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145|v2e>v772eBuses from Tartu to Viljandi run on average 35 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 35 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:30, the last at 21:15. The fastest coach covers the 66 km distance in 39m.
Distance 66 km |
Average bus duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 39m |
First bus 8:30 |
Last bus 21:15 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Tartu to Viljandi coaches for today, Wednesday 7 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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145|v2e>v6e | 16:45 Tartu, Bussijaam | 1h08 | 17:53 Viljandi, Kesklinna kool | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v6e | 16:45 Tartu, Bussijaam | 1h15 | 18:00 Viljandi, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v772e | 16:45 Tartu, Bussijaam | 0h55 | 17:40 Tänassilma, Kalmetu | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v772e | 16:45 Tartu, Bussijaam | 0h44 | 17:29 Leie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v6e | 16:50 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 1h10 | 18:00 Viljandi, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v6e | 16:50 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 1h03 | 17:53 Viljandi, Kesklinna kool | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v772e | 16:50 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 0h39 | 17:29 Leie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v772e | 16:50 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 0h50 | 17:40 Tänassilma, Kalmetu | 0 changesdirect | |
146|v2e>v6e | 18:30 Tartu, Bussijaam | 1h08 | 19:38 Viljandi, Kesklinna kool | 0 changesdirect | |
146|v2e>v772e | 18:30 Tartu, Bussijaam | 0h44 | 19:14 Leie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie | 0 changesdirect | |
146|v2e>v6e | 18:30 Tartu, Bussijaam | 1h15 | 19:45 Viljandi, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
146|v2e>v772e | 18:30 Tartu, Bussijaam | 0h55 | 19:25 Tänassilma, Kalmetu | 0 changesdirect | |
146|v2e>v772e | 18:35 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 0h39 | 19:14 Leie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie | 0 changesdirect | |
146|v2e>v6e | 18:35 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 1h10 | 19:45 Viljandi, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
146|v2e>v772e | 18:35 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 0h50 | 19:25 Tänassilma, Kalmetu | 0 changesdirect | |
146|v2e>v6e | 18:35 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 1h03 | 19:38 Viljandi, Kesklinna kool | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 8 October | |||||
145|v2e>v6e | 8:30 Tartu, Bussijaam | 1h08 | 9:38 Viljandi, Kesklinna kool | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v6e | 8:30 Tartu, Bussijaam | 1h15 | 9:45 Viljandi, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v772e | 8:30 Tartu, Bussijaam | 0h55 | 9:25 Tänassilma, Kalmetu | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v772e | 8:30 Tartu, Bussijaam | 0h44 | 9:14 Leie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v772e | 8:35 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 0h50 | 9:25 Tänassilma, Kalmetu | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v772e | 8:35 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 0h39 | 9:14 Leie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v6e | 8:35 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 1h10 | 9:45 Viljandi, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v6e | 8:35 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 1h03 | 9:38 Viljandi, Kesklinna kool | 0 changesdirect | |
146|v2e>v6e | 10:30 Tartu, Bussijaam | 1h08 | 11:38 Viljandi, Kesklinna kool | 0 changesdirect | |
146|v2e>v772e | 10:30 Tartu, Bussijaam | 0h44 | 11:14 Leie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie | 0 changesdirect | |
146|v2e>v6e | 10:30 Tartu, Bussijaam | 1h15 | 11:45 Viljandi, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
146|v2e>v772e | 10:30 Tartu, Bussijaam | 0h55 | 11:25 Tänassilma, Kalmetu | 0 changesdirect | |
146|v2e>v6e | 10:35 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 1h10 | 11:45 Viljandi, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
146|v2e>v772e | 10:35 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 0h50 | 11:25 Tänassilma, Kalmetu | 0 changesdirect | |
146|v2e>v772e | 10:35 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 0h39 | 11:14 Leie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie | 0 changesdirect | |
146|v2e>v6e | 10:35 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 1h03 | 11:38 Viljandi, Kesklinna kool | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v772e | 12:45 Tartu, Bussijaam | 0h55 | 13:40 Tänassilma, Kalmetu | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v6e | 12:45 Tartu, Bussijaam | 1h08 | 13:53 Viljandi, Kesklinna kool | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v772e | 12:45 Tartu, Bussijaam | 0h44 | 13:29 Leie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v6e | 12:45 Tartu, Bussijaam | 1h15 | 14:00 Viljandi, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v6e | 12:50 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 1h03 | 13:53 Viljandi, Kesklinna kool | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v6e | 12:50 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 1h10 | 14:00 Viljandi, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v772e | 12:50 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 0h39 | 13:29 Leie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie | 0 changesdirect | |
145|v2e>v772e | 12:50 Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) | 0h50 | 13:40 Tänassilma, Kalmetu | 0 changesdirect | |
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Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxi fares are usually rounded up. In cafes, small change is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tartu to Viljandi by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Viljandi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Tartu to Viljandi buses use the Tartu, Bussijaam to Viljandi, Kesklinna kool station pair, with some services arriving at Viljandi, Coach Station. Use this guide to compare Tartu and Viljandi bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) is 1 km from Tartu city centre. Public transport options include:
Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla). ATMs are available at Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla).
Ticket office support is available at Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla).
Available at Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tartu, Nikolai Lunini (Maarjamõisa haigla): Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
Viljandi, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are small cafes nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Viljandi, Coach Station. ATMs are available at Viljandi, Coach Station.
Ticket office support is available at Viljandi, Coach Station.
Available at Viljandi, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Viljandi, Coach Station: Station is accessible for wheelchair users.
Viljandi, Kesklinna kool is 1 km from Viljandi city centre. Public transport options include:
Viljandi, Kesklinna kool has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Viljandi, Kesklinna kool. ATMs are available at Viljandi, Kesklinna kool.
Ticket office support is available at Viljandi, Kesklinna kool.
Available at Viljandi, Kesklinna kool: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Viljandi, Kesklinna kool: Bus station accessible by ramps.
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