There are 9 ways to get from Germany 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.
Fly Hamburg Airport to Tartu Ülenurme Airport
best- Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane HAM - TAY
9h 21m€226–478Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane BER - TLL
- Take the train from Ülemiste to Tartutrain
8h 13m€82–232Train
- Take the train from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
- Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Zachodniatrain 95 / ...
- Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
- Take the train from Vilnius to Tartutrain 889
24h 5m€116–208Bus, train
- Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Bauskabus
- Take the bus from Bauska to Rīgabus
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Aardlatrain 0
27h 3m€106–197Drive 1,279.7 km
- Drive from Berlin to Tartucar 1,279.7 km
18h 49m€210–303Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Tartu Ülenurme Airport
- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane BER - TAY
8h 18m€126–249Fly Frankfurt to Lennart Meri International Airport, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane FRA - TLL
- Take the train from Ülemiste to Tartutrain
8h 21m€111–298Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport, train
- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BER - RIX
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Aardlatrain
9h 27m€87–229Bus
- Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Parnu, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
- Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Tartu bussijaambus 145 / ...
28h 24m€128–223
Germany to Tartu by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Germany to Tartu is to bus and train which costs €100 - €200 and takes 27h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Germany to Tartu is to fly and train which takes 8h 13m and costs €80 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Tartu. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Tartu bussijaam via Hertzallee, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Pärnu bussijaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Germany to Tartu. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Tartu via S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Rzepin, Warszawa Zachodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.
The distance between Germany and Tartu is 1202 km. The road distance is 1279.7 km.
The best way to get from Germany to Tartu without a car is to train which takes 24h 5m and costs €110 - €210.
It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Germany to Tartu, including transfers.
Germany to Tartu bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.
Germany to Tartu train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf station.
The best way to get from Germany to Tartu is to fly which takes 9h 21m and costs €220 - €480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €210 and takes 24h 5m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 28h 24m.
What companies run services between Germany and Tartu, Estonia?
Finnair flies from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Tartu via S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Rzepin, Warszawa Zachodnia, and Vilnius in around 24h 5m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Hamburg Airport to Tartu Ülenurme Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €220–470
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Tartu Ülenurme Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120–240
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–220
Flights from Frankfurt to Lennart Meri International Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–210
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf to Rzepin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +371 67 214 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- ecolines.net
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Bauska
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Schedules at
- ecolines.net
Bus from Bauska to Rīga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- ecolines.net
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Booking & Getting There
Germany to Tartu bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Parnu, Bus Station.
Germany to Tartu train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rzepin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Tartu is 1280 km. It takes approximately 18h 49m to drive from Germany to Tartu.
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