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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Viljandi by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)planeIST - TLL
    2. Take the train from Tallinn to Viljanditrain
    7h 31m
    €144–336

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Riia to Pärnu bussijaambus
    4. Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Vabaduse platsbus145
    2d 3h
    €157–193

  3. Fly to Tartu Ülenurme Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)planeIST - TAY
    2. Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Viljandi bussijaambus
    11h 4m
    €238–794

  4. Fly to Helsinki Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)planeIST - HEL
    2. Take the bus from Helsinki to Tallinnbus
    3. Take the train from Tallinn to Viljanditrain
    9h 9m

  5. Fly to Riga International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Riga International Airport (RIX)planeIST - RIX
    2. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Valgatrain
    3. Take the bus from Valga bussijaam to Reinu teebus
    10h 42m

  6. Bus via Zhytomyr

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Zhytomyr Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Pärnu bussijaambus
    3. Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Viljandi bussijaambus145
    2d 10h
    €178–225

  7. Bus via Chișinău

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau Southbus
    2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Tallinnbus
    3. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Viljandi bussijaambus375 / ...
    3d 3h

Istanbul to Viljandi by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket€178Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Viljandi, Estonia?

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Vabaduse plats via Chernivtsi Bus station, Riia, and Pärnu bussijaam in around 2d 3h.

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