There are 3 ways to get from Viljandi to Cēsis 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, train
best- Take the bus from Reinu tee to Valga bussijaambus 80
- Take the train from Valga to Cesistrain 0 / ...
3h 17m$9–14Bus, train via Vabaduse plats
cheapest- Take the bus from Vabaduse plats to Turu parkbus 80
- Take the train from Valga to Cesistrain 873 / ...
3h 32m$7–10Drive 137.5 km
- Drive from Viljandi to Cēsiscar 137.5 km
1h 57m$26–37
Viljandi to Cēsis by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Viljandi to Cēsis is to bus and train via Vabaduse plats which costs $6 - $10 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Viljandi to Cēsis is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Viljandi and Cēsis is 168 km. The road distance is 137.5 km.
The best way to get from Viljandi to Cēsis without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 17m and costs $8 - $14.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Viljandi to Cēsis, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Viljandi to Cēsis is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Viljandi to Cēsis.
There are 187+ hotels available in Cēsis.
What companies run services between Viljandi, Estonia and Cēsis, Latvia?
There is no direct connection from Viljandi to Cēsis. However, you can take the bus to Valga bussijaam, walk to Valga, then take the train to Cesis. Alternatively, you can drive from Viljandi to Cēsis in around 1h 57m.
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Valga to Cesis
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- $6–9
- Phone
- +372 640 4000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Bus
Bus from Reinu tee to Valga bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Go Bus
Bus from Vabaduse plats to Turu park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Go Bus
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