There are 4 ways to get from Cēsis to Viljandi by 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.
Train, bus via Valka
best- Take the train from Cesis to Valgatrain 0 / ...
- Take the bus from Valga bussijaam to Vabaduse platsbus 80
3h 29m€8–13Train, bus via Valka #2
cheapest- Take the train from Cesis to Valgatrain 874 / ...
- Take the bus from Valga bussijaam to Vabaduse platsbus 80
3h 45m€6–9Train, bus
- Take the train from Cesis to Tartutrain 0 / ...
- Take the bus from Maarjamõisa haigla to Kesklinna koolbus 146 / ...
4h 42m€11–23Drive 137.8 km
- Drive from Cēsis to Viljandicar 137.8 km
1h 57m€23–33
Cēsis to Viljandi by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cēsis to Viljandi is to train and bus via Valka which costs €6 - €10 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cēsis to Viljandi is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €22 - €35.
The distance between Cēsis and Viljandi is 171 km. The road distance is 137.8 km.
The best way to get from Cēsis to Viljandi without a car is to train and bus via Valka which takes 3h 29m and costs €7 - €13.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Cēsis to Viljandi, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cēsis to Viljandi is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Cēsis to Viljandi.
There are 139+ hotels available in Viljandi.
What companies run services between Cēsis, Latvia and Viljandi, Estonia?
There is no direct connection from Cēsis to Viljandi. However, you can take the train to Valga, walk to Valga bussijaam, then take the bus to Vabaduse plats. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cesis to Kesklinna kool via Tartu and Maarjamõisa haigla in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Cesis to Valga
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €5–8
Train from Cesis to Tartu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €11–16
- Phone
- +372 640 4000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Bus
Bus from Valga bussijaam to Vabaduse plats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Go Bus
Bus from Maarjamõisa haigla to Kesklinna kool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Go Bus
Bus from Valga bussijaam to Vabaduse plats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Go Bus
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