There are 4 ways to get from Tallinn to Karelia by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tallinn Bussijaam to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus 960
- Take the train from Ladozhsky Railway Terminal to Petrozavodsk Passtrain 806Ч / ...
13h 21m₽4,294–9,186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tallinn Bussijaam to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus 960
- Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Petrozavodsk Bus stationbus
15h 19m₽4,229–7,696Bus, train via Jõhvi
- Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Jõhvi bussijaambus 396 / ...
- Take the bus from Jõhvi to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Finlyandsky Railway Terminal to Petrozavodsk Passtrain
22h 29m₽5,786–11,795Drive 1,017.8 km
- Drive from Tallinn to Petrozavodskcar 1,017.8 km
14h 37m₽15,783–22,798
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tallinn to Karelia is to bus which costs RUB 4200 - RUB 8000 and takes 15h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Tallinn to Karelia is to bus and train which takes 13h 21m and costs RUB 4200 - RUB 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tallinn to Karelia station. However, there are services departing from Tallinn Bussijaam and arriving at Petrozavodsk Bus station via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.
The distance between Tallinn and Karelia is 1012 km. The road distance is 1017.8 km.
The best way to get from Tallinn to Karelia without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 21m and costs RUB 4200 - RUB 9500.
It takes approximately 13h 21m to get from Tallinn to Karelia, including transfers.
Tallinn to Karelia bus services, operated by Baltic Shuttle, depart from Tallinn Bussijaam station.
Tallinn to Karelia bus services, operated by Baltic Shuttle, arrive at Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tallinn to Karelia is 1018 km. It takes approximately 14h 37m to drive from Tallinn to Karelia.
What companies run services between Tallinn, Estonia and Karelia, Russia?
You can take a bus from Tallinn Bussijaam to Petrozavodsk Bus station via Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal in around 15h 19m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Ladozhsky Railway Terminal to Petrozavodsk Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,200–2,000
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,200–1,800
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,300–2,000
- Phone
- +372 5656 3056
- [email protected]
- Website
- Baltic Shuttle
Bus from Tallinn Bussijaam to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽3,700–4,600
- Website
- Baltic Shuttle
Bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Jõhvi bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,300
- Website
- Baltic Shuttle
Bus from Tallinn Bussijaam to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽3,700–4,600
- Website
- Baltic Shuttle
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