7hTotal estimate
~€15–35Rough fare per person
Bus to Tartu
Saint Petersburg → Tartu · about 7h · ~€15–35
Saint Petersburg → Tartu
Russia to Estonia · 1 border · Where else can you go from Saint Petersburg?
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About the trip from Saint Petersburg to Tartu
Saint Petersburg (Russia) and Tartu (Estonia) are 268 km (167 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by bus, direct: about 7h door to door, for ~€15–35 per person. The fastest route, by bus via Narva, takes ~6h 5m (~€20–55). No flight is needed. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Bus from Saint Petersburg to Tartu: about 7h, 268 km, ~€15–35
Every route we know
- Bus, direct: about 7h, no changes, ~€15–35
- Bus, via Narva: ~6h 5m, 1 change, ~€20–55
- Bus + Train + Bus, via Sillamäe, Narva and Mustvee: ~7h, 3 changes, ~€22–60
- Bus + Train + Bus, via Sillamäe and Narva: ~7h, 2 changes, ~€22–60
- Train + Flight, via Helsinki: ~7h 30m, 1 change, ~€40–125
Questions
How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to Tartu?
About 7h door to door by bus, direct. The fastest route takes ~6h 5m.
How much does it cost to travel from Saint Petersburg to Tartu?
~€15–35 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Is there a direct bus from Saint Petersburg to Tartu?
Yes, a direct bus takes about 7h and costs ~€15–35.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.