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Tram 4 to Viru, by the Old TownorBus 2 to Freedom Square?

The short answer

For one traveler they cost the same. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Bus 2 to Freedom Square is quicker: 15 min against 19 min. The Tram 4 to Viru, by the Old Town varies between 16 and 19 minutes.

Tram 4 to Viru, by the Old Town: 05:30–00:45. Bus 2 to Freedom Square: 05:24–00:11.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersTram 4 to Viru, by the Old TownBus 2 to Freedom SquareDifference
1€2€2same
2€4€4same
3€6€6same
4€8€8same
5€10€10same
6€12€12same
7€14€14same
8€16€16same

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
T4 · Tallinna Linnatranspordi ASTram 4 to Viru, by the Old Town
From
The Lennujaam tram stop in the public transport centre, at the city end of the terminal
To
Viru, the stop by the Viru Centre, a short walk from the Viru Gate into the Old Town — after Hobujaama, before Vabaduse väljak
Runs
05:30–00:45
Journey
16–19 min

The driver sells no tickets. Tap a contactless bank card on the validator, or buy a QR ticket at the machine in the tram hall first; validate on every boarding.

Tram 2 leaves from the same stop and also reaches the Viru Centre, at A. Laikmaa; take whichever comes first.

The last tram leaves at 00:45 and the first at 05:20. Between them only taxis and ride-hailing leave the airport.

Tram 4 to Viru, by the Old Town: price for every party size

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2 · Tallinna Linnatranspordi ASBus 2 to Freedom Square
From
The Lennujaam bus stop on Tartu maantee, in front of the car park, a short walk from the terminal
To
Vabaduse väljak, Freedom Square at the southern edge of the Old Town — after Kaubamaja and Estonia, before Balti jaam
Runs
05:24–00:11
Journey
11–20 min

The stop is outside, on the main road in front of the car park, not in the tram hall; the trams leave more often from inside the building.

Bus 2 towards Mõigu does not stop at the airport, so for the way back take tram 2 or tram 4.

The driver sells no tickets: tap a contactless bank card on the validator or have a QR ticket.

Bus 2 to Freedom Square: price for every party size

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