The cheapest and fastest buses from Vilnius to Tartu
Cheapest price
€39
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
10 h 39 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
420 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vilnius to Tartu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vilnius to Tartu will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
It's difficult to get from Vilnius to Tartu without transferring at least once.
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Compare train and bus for Vilnius to Tartu
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vilnius to Tartu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €31, and a bus costs an average of €19.
Distance: 420 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€34 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration Fastest 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Vilnius to Tartu bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vilnius to Tartu buses for today, Friday, December 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EL-20|v124>v2e · 25/175|v124>v2e | 4:30 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 10h15 | 2:45 PM Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 transfer | |
EL-20|v124>v2e · 25/175|v124>v2e | 4:40 AM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 10h05 | 2:45 PM Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 transfer | |
EL-20|v124>v2e · 14|v124>v2e · 145|v124>v2e | 4:40 AM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 13h10 | 5:50 PM Tartu, Bussijaam | 2 transfers | |
149|v124>v2e · 145|v124>v2e | 7:00 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 10h50 | 5:50 PM Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 transfer | |
149|v124>v2e · 129|v124>v2e | 7:00 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 12h25 | 7:25 PM Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 transfer | |
149|v124>v2e · 152|v124>v2e | 7:00 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 12h55 | 7:55 PM Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 transfer | |
149|v124>v2e · 145|v124>v2e | 7:15 AM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 10h35 | 5:50 PM Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 transfer | |
149|v124>v2e · 143|v124>v2e | 10:00 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 12h30 | 10:30 PM Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 transfer | |
EL-20|v124>v2e · 915/25|v124>v2e | 8:30 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 12h55 | 9:25 AM Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 transfer | |
EL-20|v124>v2e · 129|v124>v2e | 8:30 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 11h55 | 8:25 AM Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 transfer | |
EL-20|v124>v2e · 121/156|v124>v2e | 8:30 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 11h30 | 8:00 AM Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 transfer | |
EL-20|v124>v2e · 145|v124>v2e | 8:30 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 12h00 | 8:30 AM Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 transfer | |
EL-20|v124>v2e · 145|v124>v2e | 8:45 PM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 11h45 | 8:30 AM Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 transfer | |
EL-20|v124>v2e · 915/25|v124>v2e | 8:45 PM Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama | 12h40 | 9:25 AM Tartu, Bussijaam | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vilnius to Tartu
Buses from Vilnius to Tartu run on average 15 times per day, taking around 8h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 420 km distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 420 km |
Average bus duration 8h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Bus providers: Lux Express, FlixBus from Vilnius to TartuYou can travel by bus between Vilnius to Tartu with Lux Express, FlixBus for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Vilnius to Tartu
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vilnius to Tartu by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tartu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Vilnius, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Vilnius, Oro Uostas Airport, Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) and Vilnius, Shopping Centre Panorama. When arriving in Tartu, you can end your trip in coach stations like Tartu, Bussijaam, Tartu, Maarjamõisa/L. Puusepa tn and Tartu, Lõuna.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Vilnius, Oro Uostas Airport, which is located around 4.3 miles (6.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Tartu, Bussijaam, located 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Vilnius to Tartu
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Vilnius (in the station)
- Lithuanian Bites (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1G, 2G, 3G, 53
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Sushi Express (in the station)
- Available outside the shopping center entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1G, 3G, 4G, 7, 43, 52
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