There are 4 ways to get from Tartu to Alutaguse 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
best- Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Jõhvi bussijaambus 175 / ...
3h 34m€9–14Train
- Take the train from Tartu to Tapatrain 0 / ...
- Take the train from Tapa to Jõhvitrain Re33 / ...
4h 6m€51–75Drive 119.3 km
- Drive from Tartu to Alutagusecar 119.3 km
1h 37m€20–29Bus via Maarjamõisa haigla
- Take the bus from Maarjamõisa haigla to Jõhvi bussijaambus 341
3h 44m€10–13
Tartu to Alutaguse by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tartu to Alutaguse is to bus which costs €9 - €15 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Tartu to Alutaguse is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Tartu to Alutaguse. However, there are services departing from Tartu bussijaam and arriving at Arvila via Jõhvi bussijaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Tartu to Alutaguse. However, there are services departing from Tartu and arriving at Jõhvi via Tapa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Tartu and Alutaguse is 154 km. The road distance is 119.3 km.
The best way to get from Tartu to Alutaguse without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs €9 - €15.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Tartu to Alutaguse, including transfers.
Tartu to Alutaguse bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Tartu bussijaam station.
Tartu to Alutaguse train services, operated by Elron, depart from Tartu station.
The best way to get from Tartu to Alutaguse is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs €9 - €15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Tartu, Estonia and Alutaguse, Estonia?
Lux Express operates a bus from Tartu bussijaam to Jõhvi bussijaam 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tartu to Alutaguse via Tapa and Jõhvi in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Tartu to Tapa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €8–12
Train from Tapa to Jõhvi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €6–9
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Tartu to Tapa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- LTG Link
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Tartu bussijaam to Jõhvi bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Lux Express
- Phone
- +372 5886 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arilix OÜ
Bus from Tartu bussijaam to Jõhvi bussijaam
- Phone
- +372 5656 3056
- [email protected]
- Website
- Baltic Shuttle
Bus from Tartu bussijaam to Jõhvi bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Baltic Shuttle
Bus from Maarjamõisa haigla to Jõhvi bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Baltic Shuttle
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Booking & Getting There
Tartu to Alutaguse bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Jõhvi bussijaam station.
Tartu to Alutaguse train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Tapa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tartu to Alutaguse is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Tartu to Alutaguse.
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