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Getting around Tallinn

Updated October 2026Sources

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How to get around Tallinn

Walk the Old Town and use trams, trolleybuses and buses beyond it. Bolt is cheap and reliable for late nights; ferries reach Helsinki in about 2 h.

Ways to get around Tallinn

Very walkable

Option	Fare	Good to know
Tram, bus, trolleybus	About 2–3 EUR single	Free for registered Tallinn residents; visitors pay by app or ticket
Bolt / Uber	About 6–10 EUR for 5 km	Cheaper than street taxis; airport rides about 8–12 EUR
Tallinn–Helsinki ferry	About 20–60 EUR	Tallink, Viking Line and Eckerö, 2–3.5 h

Ride-hailing apps in Tallinn

A 5 km ride costs about €6–10 ($6.8–11.3).

App	Notes
Bolt	Cheapest and most reliable; Estonian company
Uber	Works with similar fares to Bolt

Use Bolt or Uber; street taxis often charge much more. Fixed-price airport rides are cheap.

Arriving in Tallinn

Tallinn Lennart Meri (TLL)

Tram 4 to the center, about 2–3 EUR, 15 min; Bolt or taxi about 8–14 EUR, 10 min.

Driving and onward travel

Scooters: Shared e-scooters (Bolt, Lime) are common in summer; riding on pavements is fined.
Driving: on the right. EU/EEA licences are valid; most others work for visits if in Latin script, otherwise carry an IDP.
Onward travel in Estonia: Elron trains and Lux Express coaches link Tallinn, Tartu and Pärnu in 2–3 hours; ferries serve Saaremaa, Hiiumaa and Helsinki.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Tallinn?

Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, Uber.

What's the best way to get around Tallinn?

Walk the Old Town and use trams, trolleybuses and buses beyond it. Bolt is cheap and reliable for late nights; ferries reach Helsinki in about 2 h.

How do I get from the airport to Tallinn?

Tram 4 to the center, about 2–3 EUR, 15 min; Bolt or taxi about 8–14 EUR, 10 min.

Is Tallinn walkable?

Very walkable.

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Sources

Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.