There are 7 ways to get from Lithuania to Tartu by bus, train, car, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Vilnius, North to Riga, International Airportbus N1234
- Take the bus from Riga Airport to Tartu Bus stationbus
9h 30m€40–62Fly Vilnius Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane VNO - TLL
- Take the train from Ülemiste to Tartutrain
7h 15m€26–179Train
- Take the train from Vilnius to Tartutrain 889
9h 40m€27–40Drive 498.8 km
- Drive from Vilnius to Tartucar 498.8 km
7h 16m€82–119Fly Vilnius Airport to Riga International Airport, train
- Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane VNO - RIX
- Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Aardlatrain
7h 14m€70–196Train via Riga
- Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889/890
- Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Aardlatrain Re37 / ...
9h 42m€30–46Bus to Riga International Airport, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Siauliai to Riga Airportbus
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane RIX - TLL
- Take the train from Ülemiste to Tartutrain
7h 38m€76–207
Lithuania to Tartu by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lithuania to Tartu is to train which costs €27 - €40 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lithuania to Tartu is to fly and train which takes 7h 14m and costs €65 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Lithuania to Tartu station. However, there are services departing from Vilnius, North and arriving at Tartu Bus station via Riga Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Lithuania to Tartu. However, there are services departing from Vilnius and arriving at Tartu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Lithuania and Tartu is 538 km. The road distance is 498.8 km.
The best way to get from Lithuania to Tartu without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Lithuania to Tartu, including transfers.
Lithuania to Tartu bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vilnius, North station.
Lithuania to Tartu train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Vilnius station.
The best way to get from Lithuania to Tartu is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Lithuania and Tartu, Estonia?
You can take a bus from Vilnius, North to Tartu Bus station via Riga, International Airport and Riga Airport in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, LTG Link operates a train from Vilnius to Tartu twice daily. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 8h 32m.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Vilnius Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Vilnius Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Vilnius Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport via Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Riga International Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–160
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Vilnius Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €15–130
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Vilnius Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Vilnius to Tartu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacija
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- 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
- +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 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 Ülemiste to Tartu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €13–18
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vilnius, North to Riga, International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Siauliai to Riga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- luxexpress.eu
Bus from Riga Airport to Tartu Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Schedules at
- luxexpress.eu
- Phone
- +370 5 210 4304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ollex
Bus from Siauliai to Riga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Ollex
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Booking & Getting There
Lithuania to Tartu bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, International Airport station.
Lithuania to Tartu train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Tartu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lithuania to Tartu is 499 km. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Lithuania to Tartu.
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