The cheapest and fastest coaches from Vilnius to Tartu
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 15 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
420 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Vilnius to Tartu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vilnius to Tartu will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Of the 2 buses that leave Vilnius for Tartu every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 420 km distance in an average of 10 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Vilnius to Tartu
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Vilnius to Tartu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £29, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 420 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£32 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration Fastest 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Vilnius to Tartu bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vilnius to Tartu coaches for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
149|v124>v2e · 143|v124>v2e | 10:00 Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 12h30 | 22:30 Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 change | |
EL-20|v124>v2e · 915/25|v124>v2e | 20:30 Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 12h55 | 09:25 Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 change | |
EL-20|v124>v2e · 129|v124>v2e | 20:30 Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 11h55 | 08:25 Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 change | |
EL-20|v124>v2e · 121/156|v124>v2e | 20:30 Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 11h30 | 08:00 Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 change | |
EL-20|v124>v2e · 145|v124>v2e | 20:30 Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 12h00 | 08:30 Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 change | |
EL-20|v124>v2e · 145|v124>v2e | 20:45 Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 11h45 | 08:30 Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 change | |
EL-20|v124>v2e · 915/25|v124>v2e | 20:45 Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 12h40 | 09:25 Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 change | |
| Thursday 20 November | |||||
![]() | 06:30 Vilnius | 8h30 | 15:00 Tartu | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vilnius to Tartu
Buses from Vilnius to Tartu run on average 15 times per day, taking around 8h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 22:45. The fastest coach covers the 420 km distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 420 km |
Average bus duration 8h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Bus providers: Lux Express, FlixBus from Vilnius to TartuYou can travel by bus between Vilnius to Tartu with Lux Express, FlixBus for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Vilnius to Tartu coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vilnius to Tartu 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 Tartu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22), which is located around 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Tartu, Bussijaam, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vilnius and Tartu
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Vilnius (in the station)
- Lithuanian Bites (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1G, 2G, 3G, 53
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Sushi Express (in the station)
- Available outside the shopping center entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1G, 3G, 4G, 7, 43, 52
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