The average bus between Helsinki and Viljandi takes 8h 16m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helsinki to Viljandi. 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 3 times a day between Helsinki and Viljandi. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helsinki is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Viljandi at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Viljandi. However, there are services departing from Helsinki station and arriving at Viljandi station via Tallinn, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
Helsinki to Viljandi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.
Helsinki to Viljandi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Viljandi bussijaam station.
Book your Helsinki to Viljandi bus tickets online with FlixBus, Go Bus AS and Estonian Lines OÜ.
The distance between Helsinki and Viljandi is 204.2 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Viljandi bussijaam via Tallinna bussijaam in around 6h 25m.