There are 3 ways to get from Tallinn to Vaivara by train, 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.
Tallinn to Vaivara by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tallinn to Vaivara is to train which costs €10 - €18 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Tallinn to Vaivara is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tallinn to Vaivara. However, there are services departing from Tallinna bussijaam and arriving at Vaivara via Hariduse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tallinn and arriving at Vaivara. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Tallinn and Vaivara is 183 km. The road distance is 186 km.
The best way to get from Tallinn to Vaivara without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €10 - €18.
The train from Tallinn to Vaivara takes 2h 28m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Tallinn to Vaivara bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Tallinna bussijaam station.
Tallinn to Vaivara train services, operated by Elron, depart from Tallinn station.
The best way to get from Tallinn to Vaivara is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €10 - €18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €20 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Tallinn, Estonia and Vaivara, Estonia?
Elron operates a train from Tallinn to Vaivara 3 times a day. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Lux Express operates a bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Sillamäe bussijaam hourly. Tickets cost €11–18 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Tallinn to Vaivara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €13–18
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Sillamäe bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Lux Express
- Phone
- +372 5551 5316
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aktsiaselts MK Autobuss
Bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Sillamäe bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Aktsiaselts MK Autobuss
- Schedules at
- Aktsiaselts MK Autobuss
- Phone
- +372 518 8493
- [email protected]
- Website
- Estonian Lines OÜ
Bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Sillamäe bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Estonian Lines OÜ
- Phone
- +372 5656 3056
- [email protected]
- Website
- Baltic Shuttle
Bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Sillamäe bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- Baltic Shuttle
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, and 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Tallinn to Vaivara bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Sillamäe bussijaam station.
Tallinn to Vaivara train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Vaivara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tallinn to Vaivara is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Tallinn to Vaivara.
There are 225+ hotels available in Vaivara.