There are 10 ways to get from Leipzig to Tartu by train, plane, 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 to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Tartu Ülenurme Airport
best- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane BER - TAY
9h 37m€139–323Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Riga International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BER - RIX
- Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Aardlatrain
10h 17m€100–293Train, bus via Berlin
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 28 / ...
- Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Riga, Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Aardlatrain 0
26h 19m€136–265Train
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Pasewalk Bahnhoftrain 15
- Take the train from Pasewalk Bahnhof to Szczecin Glownytrain Re4
- Take the train from Szczecin Glowny to Mockavatrain Ic
- Take the train from Mockava to Kaišiadorystrain 36
- Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Tartutrain 889
27h 11m€185–373Drive 1,490.2 km
- Drive from Leipzig to Tartucar 1,490.2 km
19h 8m€245–354Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, train
- Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane LEJ - TLL
- Take the train from Ülemiste to Tartutrain
10h 59m€162–492Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Tartu Ülenurme Airport
- Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane LEJ - TAY
17h 48m€176–869Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane FRA - TLL
- Take the train from Ülemiste to Tartutrain
11h 40m€166–402Train, bus
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55 / ...
- Take the bus from Magdeburg to Rīgabus
- Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Aardlatrain 0
28h 39m€134–308Bus
- Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Berlin central bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Parnu, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Tartu bussijaambus 145 / ...
29h 30m€147–248
Leipzig to Tartu by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Tartu is to train and bus which costs €130 - €310 and takes 28h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Tartu is to train and fly which takes 9h 37m and costs €130 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Tartu. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Tartu bussijaam via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Pärnu bussijaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Tartu. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Tartu via Pasewalk Bahnhof, Szczecin Glowny, Mockava and Kaisiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 11m.
The distance between Leipzig and Tartu is 1275 km. The road distance is 1490.2 km.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Tartu without a car is to train and bus via Berlin which takes 26h 19m and costs €130 - €270.
It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Leipzig to Tartu, including transfers.
Leipzig to Tartu bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.
Leipzig to Tartu train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Tartu is to train which takes 27h 11m and costs €180 - €380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €170 - €900 and takes 17h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 29h 30m.
What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Tartu, Estonia?
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Tartu via Pasewalk Bahnhof, Szczecin Glowny, Mockava, and Kaisiadorys in around 27h 11m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Finnair, and two other airlines fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) twice daily.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Leipzig-Halle Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–500
Flights from Frankfurt to Lennart Meri International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–330
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Tartu Ülenurme Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–240
Flights from Leipzig-Halle Airport to Tartu Ülenurme Airport via Frankfurt, Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170–850
Flights from Leipzig-Halle Airport to Tartu Ülenurme Airport via Vienna, Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €290–800
Flights from Frankfurt to Lennart Meri International Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–220
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–230
Flights from Frankfurt to Lennart Meri International Airport via Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–250
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–320
Flights from Frankfurt to Lennart Meri International Airport via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–210
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport via Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Pasewalk Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Riia raudteejaam to Aardla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €18–24
Train from Ülemiste to Tartu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €13–18
Train from Riia raudteejaam to Aardla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €18–24
Train from Ülemiste to Tartu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €13–18
Train from Riia raudteejaam to Aardla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €18–24
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Pasewalk Bahnhof to Szczecin Glowny
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +48 22 322 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- PKP Intercity
Train from Szczecin Glowny to Mockava
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95–180
- Website
- PKP Intercity
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Mockava to Kaišiadorys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Kaisiadorys to Tartu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Ülemiste to Tartu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Ülemiste to Tartu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- LTG Link
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–31
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leipzig central train station to Berlin central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Parnu, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–210
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +371 67 214 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- ecolines.net
Bus from Magdeburg to Rīga
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Schedules at
- ecolines.net
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Tartu bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Lux Express
- Phone
- +372 640 4000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Bus
Bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Tartu bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Go Bus
- Phone
- +372 606 4969
- [email protected]
- Website
- SEBE
Bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Tartu bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- SEBE
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peatus Estonia
Bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Tartu bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Peatus Estonia
- Phone
- +372 5886 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arilix OÜ
Bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Tartu bussijaam
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Booking & Getting There
Leipzig to Tartu bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin central bus station.
Tartu is 1h ahead of Leipzig. It is currently 4:57 PM in Leipzig and 5:57 PM in Tartu.
Leipzig to Tartu train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Pasewalk Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Tartu is 1490 km. It takes approximately 19h 8m to drive from Leipzig to Tartu.
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