How to get from Tallinn to Elva by bus and train?

From Tallinn to Elva by bus and train

To get from Tallinn to Elva in Estonia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the E34 train from Tallinn station to Tartu station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 bus and finally take the 401 bus from Pauluse station to Elva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Train - E34E34
Bus - 33
Bus - 401401
Leaves from Tallinn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tallinn
  • 2
    Train - E34E34
    Wait for train
    E34
    Tartu
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tartu
    ID 7890026-1
    132 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raudteejaam
    ID 7820207-1
    520 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Nõlvaku
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pepleri
    ID 7820182-1
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pauluse
    ID 7820177-1
    370 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Elva
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Elva
    Ride to bus station
    Elva
    ID 7800078-1
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Tallinn to Elva by bus

To get from Tallinn to Elva in Estonia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 160 bus from Balti Jaam 6 (Train Station) station to Bussijaam (Bus Station) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 184 bus and finally take the 401 bus from Pauluse station to Elva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min.

238min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 160160
Bus - 184184
Bus - 401401
Leaves from Balti Jaam 6 (Train Station)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balti Jaam 6 (Train Station)
    ID 21105-6
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 160160
    Wait for bus
    160
    Vangla
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bussijaam (Bus Station)
    ID 11605-2
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tallinna Bussijaam
    ID 11611-1
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 184184
    Wait for bus
    184
    Võru Bussijaam
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pauluse
    ID 7820178-1
    142 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pauluse
    ID 7820177-1
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Elva
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Elva
    Ride to bus station
    Elva
    ID 7800078-1
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tallinn to Elva

The distance between Tallinn, Estonia and Elva, Estonia is approximately 219.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tallinn to Elva by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Estonia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Tallinn to Elva by bus

To get from Tallinn to Elva in Estonia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 160 bus from Balti Jaam 6 (Train Station) station to Bussijaam (Bus Station) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 184 bus and finally take the 401 bus from Pauluse station to Elva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min.

238min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 160160
Bus - 184184
Bus - 401401
Leaves from Balti Jaam 6 (Train Station)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balti Jaam 6 (Train Station)
    ID 21105-6
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 160160
    Wait for bus
    160
    Vangla
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bussijaam (Bus Station)
    ID 11605-2
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tallinna Bussijaam
    ID 11611-1
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 184184
    Wait for bus
    184
    Võru Bussijaam
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pauluse
    ID 7820178-1
    142 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pauluse
    ID 7820177-1
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Elva
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Elva
    Ride to bus station
    Elva
    ID 7800078-1
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tallinn to Elva?

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Train line E34, Bus line 3, Bus line 401.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tallinn to Elva?

    The alternative route takes 238 minutes, using Bus line 160, Bus line 184, Bus line 401.

  • Is there a direct train between Tallinn and Elva?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Tallinn to Elva?

    The E34 train line goes from Tartu station near Tallinn in Tallinn to Tartu station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Tartu station near Elva in Estonia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tallinn to Elva by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Tallinn in Tallinn and Elva in Estonia by train and bus is about 3 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Tallinn to get to Elva?

    Get on the E34 train from the Tartu station near Tallinn in Tallinn.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Tallinn and Elva?

    Get off the train at the Tartu stop, which is closest to Elva in Estonia.

  • When is the first train from Tallinn to Elva?

    The first train from Tallinn in Tallinn to Elva in Estonia is Tallinn - Tartu/Valga. It leaves the Tallinn station at 9:10 AM.

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