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There are 9 ways to get from Budapest to Tartu by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane plane BUD - TLL
    2. Take the train from Ülemiste to Tartutrain train
    8h 18m
    €55–210

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1301
    2. Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Aardlatrain train Re37 / ...
    27h 12m
    €140–211

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Warszawa Zachodniatrain train
    2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Kaunastrain train
    3. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Tartutrain train 889
    28h 11m
    €91–144

  4. Drive  1,568.5 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Tartucar car 1,568.5 km
    19h 31m
    €265–383

  5. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Tartu Ülenurme Airport

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane plane BUD - TAY
    9h 8m
    €224–357

  6. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Riga International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane BUD - RIX
    2. Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Aardlatrain train
    9h 22m
    €80–247

  7. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Tartu Ülenurme Airport

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane plane VIE - TAY
    11h 37m
    €226–344

  8. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Helsinki Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane BUD - HEL
    2. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Tallinn to Tartutrain train
    12h 34m
    €109–312

  9. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Riga International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane VIE - RIX
    3. Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Aardlatrain train
    11h 51m
    €132–334

Budapest to Tartu by bus, foot, and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration27h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,579.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Tartu, Estonia?

You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Tartu via Warszawa Zachodnia, Kaunas, and Kaisiadorys in around 28h 11m. Alternatively, Finnair flies from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) 3 times a week.

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