The average bus between Pärnu and Tartu takes 2h 38m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pärnu 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 every 3 hours between Pärnu and Tartu. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pärnu is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Tartu at 9:22 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pärnu station and arriving at Tartu station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.
Pärnu to Tartu bus services, operated by Peatus Estonia, depart from Pärnu bussijaam station.
Pärnu to Tartu bus services, operated by Peatus Estonia, arrive at Maarjamõisa haigla station.
The distance between Pärnu and Tartu is 129.9 km. The road distance is 169 km.
Lux Express operates a bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Maarjamõisa haigla every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–21 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Four other operators also service this route.