The average train between Narva and Tartu takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Narva 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Narva and Tartu. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Narva is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Tartu at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Narva to Tartu. However, there are services departing from Narva station and arriving at Tartu station via Tapa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Narva to Tartu train services, operated by Elron, depart from Narva station.
Narva to Tartu train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Tartu station.
The distance between Narva and Tartu is 139.2 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Narva to Tartu via Tapa in around 4h 41m.