There are 5 ways to get from Pärnu to Cēsis by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Valga bussijaambus 293
- Take the train from Valga to Cesistrain 873 / ...
4h 38m$8–12Drive 152.4 km
- Drive from Pärnu to Cēsiscar 152.4 km
2h 20m$28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Ainažibus El74 / ...
- Take the bus from Ainaži to Cēsu AObus 7778
4h 42m$10–15Bus, train via Riga
- Take the bus from Parnu Coach Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus Lux Express 14 / ...
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Cesistrain 874 / ...
4h 49m$33–44Bus via Riga
- Take the bus from Parnu Coach Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus Lux Express 14 / ...
- Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Cēsu AObus 7730 / ...
5h 17m$34–40
Pärnu to Cēsis by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pärnu to Cēsis is to bus and train which costs $8 - $12 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Pärnu to Cēsis is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Pärnu to Cēsis. However, there are services departing from Pärnu bussijaam and arriving at Cēsu AO via Ainaži. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Pärnu and Cēsis is 223 km. The road distance is 152.4 km.
The best way to get from Pärnu to Cēsis without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 38m and costs $8 - $12.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Pärnu to Cēsis, including transfers.
Pärnu to Cēsis bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Parnu Coach Station.
Pärnu to Cēsis bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Riga Central Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pärnu to Cēsis is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Pärnu to Cēsis.
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What companies run services between Pärnu, Estonia and Cēsis, Latvia?
You can take a bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Cēsu AO via Ainaži in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- 8760
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vivi
Train from Valga to Cesis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Vivi
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Cesis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Vivi
- Phone
- +372 640 4000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Bus
Bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Valga bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Go Bus
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