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There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Tartu by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Lennart Meri International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane plane OTP - TLL
    2. Take the train from Ülemiste to Tartutrain train
    10h 21m
    €90–272

  2. Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane plane BBU - TLL
    2. Take the train from Ülemiste to Tartutrain train
    16h 11m
    €75–279

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tartutrain train 0
    36h 24m

  4. Train, bus via Budapest

    1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ir
    2. Take the bus from Budapest Mexikói út to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)bus bus
    3. Take the train from Vilnius to Tartutrain train 889
    45h 6m
    €180–257

  5. Drive  1,944.7 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to Tartucar car 1,944.7 km
    28h 12m
    €320–463

  6. Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Riga International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane OTP - RIX
    2. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tartutrain train
    9h 54m
    €84–330

  7. Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Tartu Ülenurme Airport

    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane plane OTP - TAY
    12h 59m
    €84–349

  8. Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Helsinki Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane OTP - HEL
    2. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Tallinn to Tartutrain train
    12h 55m
    €123–364

  9. Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Tartu Ülenurme Airport

    1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane plane BBU - TAY
    14h 14m
    €99–406

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Zhytomyrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Pärnu bussijaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Tartu bussijaambus bus 145 / ...
    2d
    €115–180

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Chisinautrain train 402
    2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Rīgabus bus
    3. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tartutrain train 0
    2d 16h
    €200–423

Bucharest to Tartu by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration45h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,855 km
  • Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Tartu, Estonia?

Norwegian Air International, Finnair, and seven other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Tartu bussijaam via Zhytomyr and Pärnu bussijaam in around 2d.

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