There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Viljandi by ferry, car, bus, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, drive
best- Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
- Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Viljandicar
4h 23m€45–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus 1203 / ...
- Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Viljandi bussijaambus 115 / ...
6h 25m€11–19Bus, train
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus 1203 / ...
- Take the train from Tallinn to Viljanditrain Re23 / ...
5h 25m€16–28Fly, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane HEL - TLL
- Take the train from Tallinn to Viljanditrain
5h 23m€82–151Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
- Take the train from Tallinn to Viljanditrain Re23 / ...
5h 34m€29–51
Helsinki to Viljandi by bus, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Viljandi is to bus which costs €11 - €19 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Viljandi is to ferry and drive which takes 4h 23m and costs €45 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Viljandi. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Viljandi bussijaam via Tallinna bussijaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Helsinki and Viljandi is 241 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Viljandi without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 25m and costs €16 - €28.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Helsinki to Viljandi, including transfers.
Helsinki to Viljandi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.
Helsinki to Viljandi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tallinn, Bus Station.
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There are 150+ hotels available in Viljandi.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Viljandi, Estonia?
You can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Viljandi bussijaam via Tallinna bussijaam in around 6h 25m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- elron.ee
Train from Tallinn to Viljandi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://elron.ee/en
- Express Train Ticket
- €9–14
Train from Tallinn to Viljandi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://elron.ee/en
- Express Train Ticket
- €9–14
Train from Tallinn to Viljandi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://elron.ee/en
- Express Train Ticket
- €9–14
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +372 518 8493
- [email protected]
- Website
- estonianlines.eu
Bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Viljandi bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.estonianlines.eu/en/
- Phone
- +372 640 4000
- [email protected]
- Website
- gobus.ee
Bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Viljandi bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://gobus.ee/en/
- Phone
- +358 3 4399880
- [email protected]
- Website
- vikingline.fi
Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sales.vikingline.com/
- Phone
- 06000 4300
- Website
- eckeroline.fi
Ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- https://www.eckeroline.com/
- Economy
- €20–30
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