The average bus between Pärnu and Cēsis takes 8h 10m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pärnu to Cēsis. 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 Pärnu and Cēsis. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pärnu is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Cēsis at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Pärnu to Cēsis. However, there are services departing from Pärnu station and arriving at Cēsis station via Ainaži. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
Pärnu to Cēsis bus services, operated by Aktsiaselts MK Autobuss, depart from Pärnu bussijaam station.
Pärnu to Cēsis bus services, operated by Aktsiaselts MK Autobuss, arrive at Cēsu AO station.
Book your Pärnu to Cēsis bus tickets online with Aktsiaselts MK Autobuss, SIA "VTU Valmiera" and CATA.
The distance between Pärnu and Cēsis is 128 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Cēsu AO via Ainaži in around 4h 42m.