The average bus between Valka and Tartu takes 5h 18m and the fastest bus takes 1h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Valka 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 3 times a day between Valka and Tartu. The earliest departure is at 8:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valka is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Tartu at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Jaama and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Valka to Tartu. However, there are services departing from Valka station and arriving at Tartu station via Tartu bussijaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Valka to Tartu bus services, operated by Go Bus AS, depart from Valga bussijaam station.
Valka to Tartu bus services, operated by Go Bus AS, arrive at Tartu bussijaam station.
The distance between Valka and Tartu is 79.4 km. The road distance is 91 km.
Go Bus AS operates a bus from Valga bussijaam to Tartu bussijaam 3 times a day. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 1h 45m.