Rome2Rio

How to get fromCologne to Tartuby plane, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Tartu

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Tartu by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Tartu Ülenurme Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane plane DUS - TAY
    9h 18m
    €212–385

  2. Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Riga International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane CGN - RIX
    2. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tartutrain train
    9h 32m
    €96–387

  3. Train, bus via Berlin

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Jelgava, stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Jelgava to Tartutrain train 889
    28h 38m
    €203–552

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kraków Głównytrain train Drf
    3. Take the train from Kraków Główny to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain train
    4. Take the train from Vilnius to Tartutrain train 889
    40h 20m

  5. Drive  1,847.3 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Tartucar car 1,847.3 km
    23h 16m
    €296–427

  6. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane plane DUS - TLL
    2. Take the train from Ülemiste to Tartutrain train
    8h 51m
    €113–278

  7. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Riga International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane DUS - RIX
    2. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tartutrain train
    9h 58m
    €112–276

  8. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane plane FRA - TLL
    3. Take the train from Ülemiste to Tartutrain train
    8h 55m
    €134–406

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hanover to Rīgabus bus
    3. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tartutrain train 0
    32h 53m
    €165–423

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Masurenallee - Berlinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Parnu, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Tartu bussijaambus bus 145 / ...
    33h 22m

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Köln/Bonn Airport to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus bus 909
    2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Aardlatrain train 0
    36h 49m
    €149–280

Cologne to Tartu by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration28h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€203Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cologne to Tartu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,566.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Tartu, Estonia?

Finnair flies from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Tartu via Frankfurt, Kraków Główny, and Vilnius in around 40h 20m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Estonia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers