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Estonia by Train

It's time to explore the north of Europe! Travel to Estonia with an Interrail Pass and discover all of the capital Tallinn, secondary cities such as Tartu, learn all about the impressive history and see the amazing national parks. 

 

Train types in Estonia

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Trains in Estonia are operated by Elron, check their website or our Trip Planner for up to date travel times.

 

Most trains run from Tallinn towards several citites throughout the country, such as Tartu, Valga, Narva and Paldiski

The three Baltic countries and railway operators work together on the corridor Tallinn - Riga - Vilnius. Some connections require a transfer at the border station Valga.

 

Tallinn - Tartu - Riga

  • Direct trains launched in January 2026
  • Dedicated carriage for international passengers
  • Reservation not possible at the moment

 

Tallinn - Valga & Valga - Riga

  • Transfer in Valga on trains towards Riga
  • Reservation only possible for 1st class until Valga on Elron trains
  • Reservation not possible on VIVI (Latvian Railways) trains till Riga

 

Tallinn - Valga & Valga - Vilnius

  • Transfer in Valga on trains towards Vilnius 
  • Reservation only possible for 1st class until Valga on Elron trains
  • Reservation mandatory on LTG Link (Lithuanian Railways) trains to Lithuania

 

Railway operators in the Baltics:

International ferries

Tallinn has great connections to Finland and Sweden. These ferries are not included in the Pass, but Interrail Pass holders can get a discount on their passage. Check the benefits portal for more information on these ferries and the discount:

 

Ferry to Finland: Tallinn – Helsinki

The ferry from Tallinn (Estonia) to Helsinki (Finland) takes between 2 and 3 hours. This route is offered by Tallink Silja, Viking Lines and Eckerö line.

 

Ferry to Sweden: Tallinn – Stockholm

The ferry from Tallinn (Estonia) to Stockholm (Sweden) is an overnight ferry and takes approximately 16 hours. This route is offered by Viking Line and Tallink Silja. 

 

Popular connections

Average travel time from Tallinn to other Estonian cities:

Tallinn – Narva 2h 20m
Tallinn – Valga 3h 20m
Tallinn – Viljandi 2h 10m
Tallinn – Tartu  2h 05m
Tallinn – Paldiski  1h

Average travel time from Tallinn to destinations abroad

Route Which train? Travel time Reservations
Tallinn – Riga Elron / VIVI / LTG Link (T) 6h 30m Only 1st class reservations possible on Tallinn-Valga
Tallinn – Vilnius Elron / LTG Link (T) 10h 50m Mandatory reservations to Lithuania
Tallinn – Helsinki Tallink Silja, Viking Line, Eckerö 2h Benefit partner, discount only
Tallinn – Stockholm Tallink Silja, Viking Line 16h Benefit partner, discount only

 

Reservations

Reservations for trains in Estonia:

 

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Estonia Pass

 

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Standard prices from $ 100

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Tips and tricks for Estonia

With a Eurail Pass you can make use of some benefits, like:

  • Discounted ferry passage to Finland and Sweden
  • And more...

 

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