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There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Tartu by ferry, car, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Tartucar car
    4h 46m
    €49–81

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus bus 1203 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tallinn to Tartutrain train E35 / ...
    5h 28m
    €17–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus 1203 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Tartu bussijaambus bus 129 / ...
    5h 59m
    €19–35

  4. Fly Helsinki Airport to Tartu Ülenurme Airport

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane plane HEL - TAY
    4h 5m
    €96–190

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Tallinn to Tartutrain train E35 / ...
    5h 37m
    €30–55

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

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane plane HEL - TLL
    2. Take the train from Ülemiste to Tartutrain train
    5h 7m
    €82–152

  7. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Tartu Ülenurme Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane plane TLL - TAY
    8h 57m
    €294–432

Helsinki to Tartu by bus, foot, tram, and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Tartu, Estonia?

You can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tartu bussijaam via Tallinna bussijaam in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, Finnair flies from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) twice daily.

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