Tallinn to Tartu Bus Ride

The bus ride from Tallinn to Tartu is almost painless. I departed the Tallinn International Bus Station around 1000 HRS and was on the road for 185 km. Somehow 185 km took three hours. I was standing in my hotel in Tartu about 1310 HRS.

The roads in Estonia are in quite good shape, I believe that we went so slow on account of quite a bit of road construction and bridge renovations along the highway. But who am I to complain about a 140 EKK ticket (8,95 Euro).

Most of the highway that you will drive down is somewhat un-scenic, a bit of forested area and natural growth forest, but for the most part you will see farm land of various kinds throughout your journey.

When you arrive in Tartu there is quite a cheap hotel right opposite the bus station's entrance. It's called "Hotell Tartu." Dorm rooms are available for 19 Euro, the place is spotlessly clean, breakfast is 5 Euro, it's 7 minutes walk from the historical centre and only a couple minutes from a McDonalds and a large shopping centre. Not to mention the entire hotel is blanketed in wireless (wifi) internet which I just love. I didn't see anything other hostels in the city during my walks, though I did see a sign advertising one, but I never found it.