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

The cheapest way to get from Valka to Tartu is to bus which costs €3 - €7 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Valka to Tartu is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €14 - €21.

Is there a direct bus between Valka and Tartu?

No, there is no direct bus from Valka to Tartu. However, there are services departing from Raja and arriving at Tartu bussijaam via Valga bussijaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Valka and Tartu?

No, there is no direct train from Valka to Tartu. However, there are services departing from Valga and arriving at Tartu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Valka to Tartu?

The distance between Valka and Tartu is 84 km. The road distance is 87.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Valka to Tartu without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €5 - €11.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Valka to Tartu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valka to Tartu bus from?

Valka to Tartu bus services, operated by Go Bus AS, depart from Valga bussijaam station.

Where do I catch the Valka to Tartu train from?

Valka to Tartu train services, operated by Elron, depart from Valga station.

Train or bus from Valka to Tartu?

The best way to get from Valka to Tartu is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €5 - €11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 - €7 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Valka to Tartu bus arrive?

Valka to Tartu bus services, operated by Go Bus AS, arrive at Tartu bussijaam station.

Where does the Valka to Tartu train arrive?

Valka to Tartu train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Tartu station.

Can I drive from Valka to Tartu?

Yes, the driving distance between Valka to Tartu is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Valka to Tartu.

Where can I stay near Tartu?

There are 403+ hotels available in Tartu.

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Distance: 84 km
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Valka, Latvia and Tartu, Estonia?

Elron operates a train from Valga to Tartu every 4 hours. Tickets cost €5–9 and the journey takes 1h 26m. LTG Link also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Go Bus AS operates a bus from Valga bussijaam to Tartu bussijaam 3 times a day. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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