The average bus between Helsinki and Tartu takes 8h and the fastest bus takes 5h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helsinki to Tartu. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Helsinki and Tartu. The earliest departure is at 4:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Helsinki is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Tartu at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Tartu. However, there are services departing from Helsinki station and arriving at Tartu station via Tallinn, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Helsinki to Tartu bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.
Helsinki to Tartu bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Raeplats station.
Book your Helsinki to Tartu bus tickets online with FlixBus, Lux Express and Tartu Bussikeskus.
The distance between Helsinki and Tartu is 223.4 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Raeplats via Tallinna bussijaam in around 5h 50m.
