What is the cheapest way to get from Tartu to Helsinki?

The cheapest way to get from Tartu to Helsinki is to train and bus which costs €16 - €35 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tartu to Helsinki?

The fastest way to get from Tartu to Helsinki is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs €100 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Tartu and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Tartu to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Tartu bussijaam and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Bussijaam and Tallinn Harbour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Tartu to Helsinki?

The distance between Tartu and Helsinki is 268 km.

How do I travel from Tartu to Helsinki without a car?

The best way to get from Tartu to Helsinki without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 51m and costs €16 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Tartu to Helsinki?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Tartu to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tartu to Helsinki bus from?

Tartu to Helsinki bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Tartu bussijaam station.

Bus or fly from Tartu to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Tartu to Helsinki is to bus which takes 6h and costs €21 - €40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €210 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Tartu to Helsinki bus arrive?

Tartu to Helsinki bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Tallinna bussijaam station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tartu to Helsinki?

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Tartu to Helsinki - 7 ways to travel via train, car, ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Tartu to Helsinki by car, ferry, train, bus, or plane

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Drive, ferry
best
1. Drive from Tartu to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
4h 47m
€44–67
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tartu to Tallinntrain 0 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus N1205 / ...
5h 51m
€17–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Tallinna bussijaambus 129 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus N1205 / ...
6h
€22–40
Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport
1. Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane TAY - HEL
2h 57m
€104–208
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Tartu to Tallinntrain 0 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
6h
€30–49
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Reisisadama D-terminalbus 189
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
6h 5m
€25–41
Train to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Tartu to Ulemistetrain
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane TLL - HEL
4h 33m
€82–152

Tartu to Helsinki by train, tram, foot, and bus

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 267.7 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Tartu, Estonia and Helsinki, Finland?

You can take a bus from Tartu bussijaam to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Tallinna bussijaam, Bussijaam, A. Laikmaa, and Tallinn Harbour in around 6h. Alternatively, Finnair flies from Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) twice daily.

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