The average bus between Tartu and Kohtla-Järve takes 3h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tartu to Kohtla-Järve. 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 4 times a day between Tartu and Kohtla-Järve. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tartu is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Kohtla-Järve at 8:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Tartu to Kohtla-Järve. However, there are services departing from Tartu station and arriving at Kohtla-Järve station via Jõhvi bussijaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Tartu to Kohtla-Järve bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Tartu bussijaam station.
Tartu to Kohtla-Järve bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Jõhvi bussijaam station.
Book your Tartu to Kohtla-Järve bus tickets online with Lux Express, Go Bus AS and Tartu Bussikeskus.
The distance between Tartu and Kohtla-Järve is 117.5 km. The road distance is 143 km.
Lux Express operates a bus from Tartu bussijaam to Jõhvi bussijaam 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–16 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.