What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Viljandi?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Viljandi is to train and bus which costs €80 - €120 and takes 26h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Viljandi?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Viljandi is to fly and train which takes 8h 14m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Viljandi?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Viljandi. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Vabaduse plats via Krakow, MDA Bus Station and Pärnu bussijaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 19m.

How far is it from Budapest to Viljandi?

The distance between Budapest and Viljandi is 1551 km. The road distance is 1540.1 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Viljandi without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Viljandi without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 35m and costs €80 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Viljandi?

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Budapest to Viljandi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Viljandi bus from?

Budapest to Viljandi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where does the Budapest to Viljandi bus arrive?

Budapest to Viljandi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Viljandi?

Viljandi is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 7:20 AM in Budapest and 8:20 AM in Viljandi.

Can I drive from Budapest to Viljandi?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Viljandi is 1540 km. It takes approximately 18h 55m to drive from Budapest to Viljandi.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Viljandi?

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Where can I stay near Viljandi?

There are 120+ hotels available in Viljandi.

Budapest to Viljandi - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Budapest to Viljandi by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)BUD - TLL
2. Take the train from Tallinn to Viljandi
8h 14m
€83–212
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa CentralnaEc
2. Take the bus from Warsaw to Pärnu
3. Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Vabaduse plats145
26h 35m
€81–112
Train, bus via Vilnius
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa ZachodniaEc
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis144
3. Take the train from Vilnius to Valga215
4. Take the bus from Valga bussijaam to Vabaduse plats80
31h 38m
Drive 1,540.1 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Viljandi1,540.1 km
18h 55m
€243–351
Fly to Helsinki Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)BUD - HEL
2. Take the bus from Helsinki to Tallinn
3. Take the train from Tallinn to Viljandi
9h 46m
Fly to Tartu Ülenurme Airport, bus
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)BUD - TAY
2. Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Viljandi bussijaam
11h 23m
€197–340
Fly to Riga International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)BUD - RIX
2. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Valga
3. Take the bus from Valga bussijaam to Reinu tee
11h 21m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Krakow, MDA Bus Station986 / ...
2. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Parnu, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Vabaduse plats145
29h 19m
€115–189
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Zakopane
2. Take the bus from Zakopane ZDA to JubilatK1
3. Take the bus from Kraków to Tallinn
4. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Viljandi bussijaam375 / ...
43h 29m

Budapest to Viljandi by train and bus

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26h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,551.1 km
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Viljandi, Estonia?

You can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vabaduse plats via Krakow, MDA Bus Station and Pärnu bussijaam in around 29h 19m.

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