How do I get from Tallinn airport to Balti jaam?

Bus 2 to Freedom Square: €2 for one traveler, 11–20 min. It leaves you at Vabaduse väljak, Freedom Square at the southern edge of the Old Town — after Kaubamaja and Estonia, before Balti jaam. Bus 2 ends at Balti jaam in about 20 minutes through the centre; tram 2 gets there in 28 by way of the harbour. Both take the EUR 2 one-hour ticket.

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2 ways to Balti jaam

For Tallinn generally we recommend the Tram 2 to the Viru Centre; for Balti jaam the answer changes.

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The cheapest way in. Nothing listed is quicker.

Bus 2 to Freedom Square

2 · Tallinna Linnatranspordi AS

11–20 min rideEvery 22 min05:24–00:11

The Lennujaam bus stop on Tartu maanteeVabaduse väljak

€2total for 1 adult€2 eachBuy ticketOn Tallinna Linnatranspordi AS

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. The Lennujaam bus stop on Tartu maantee, in front of the car park, a short walk from the terminal

The same EUR 2 one-hour ticket as the trams: contactless bank card at the validator, a loaded Ühiskaart or a QR ticket. Preschool children and anyone with a child under three ride free.

Hours. Every day, every 20 to 24 minutes on weekdays and 24 to 29 at weekends. Kaubamaja in about 11 minutes, Vabaduse väljak in 15, Balti jaam in 20.

Price for every party size · Fare source

Tram

Tram 2 to the Viru Centre and the Old City Harbour

T2 · Tallinna Linnatranspordi AS

23–28 min rideEvery 12 min05:20–00:35

The Lennujaam tram stop in the public transport centreBalti jaam tram stop

€2total for 1 adult€2 eachBuy ticketOn Tallinna Linnatranspordi AS

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. The Lennujaam tram stop in the public transport centre, at the city end of the terminal

EUR 2 for one hour, the same by contactless bank card at the validator, on a loaded Ühiskaart or as a QR ticket from the machine or online. Preschool children and anyone with a child under three ride free; free rides for older children and residents need an Estonian address.

Hours. Every day, every 10 to 13 minutes on weekdays and 15 to 16 at weekends. A. Laikmaa by the Viru Centre in 17 minutes, Vanasadam for the ferries in 22, Balti jaam in 28.

Price for every party size · Fare source

Bus 2 ends at Balti jaam in about 20 minutes through the centre; tram 2 gets there in 28 by way of the harbour. Both take the EUR 2 one-hour ticket.

Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from Tallinn Airport into Tallinn

Your destination

Straight there.

The Baltic Station, for Elron trains, with the Balti Jaama market beside it.

Tallinn Airport

Follow the signs

The Lennujaam bus stop on Tartu maantee

Bus 2 to Freedom Square · 11–20 min

Balti jaam

Bus 2 to Freedom Square serves Balti jaam. Tram 4 to Viru does not.

Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the Bus 2 to Freedom Square runs 05:24–00:11, and the Tram 2 to the Viru Centre and the Old City Harbour runs 05:20–00:35. Outside those hours nothing on this board runs to the center, and taxis are not priced on it. and the board keeps only what is running.

From arrivals to Balti jaam

Find the stop

The Lennujaam bus stop on Tartu maantee. Follow the signs from arrivals.

Choose Bus 2 to Freedom Square

Check the destination and departure board before boarding.

Arrive at Balti jaam

11–20 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

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A private car into Tallinn: €35 for four

Four pay €8 on the cheapest way to Balti jaam on this page. The car meets you in arrivals and drives to your door. €35 is what Welcome Pickups charges to the centre of Tallinn; it quotes the fare for your own address when you book ahead.

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Continuing by public transport?

Follow the station signs for your onward connection.

Walking to your stay?

Check the address and choose the nearest exit.

Before you travel

Does the Tram 4 to Viru stop at Balti jaam?

No. It runs to Viru.

What if my flight arrives late?

How far is Balti jaam from the centre?