Where is Estonia located?
Estonia is the most northerly of the three Baltic states in Northern Europe. It borders the Gulf of Finland, the Baltic Sea, Latvia and Russia. Estonia has a long coastline of 3794 km and around 2000 islands of various sizes.
Estonia combines rich history with modern innovation, boasting well-preserved medieval towns and a tech-savvy society. Visitors can enjoy authentic sauna experiences, convenient ferry connections to Finland, and explore numerous picturesque islands. The country’s natural beauty, vibrant cultural scene, and warm hospitality make it a diverse and welcoming destination.
How to get to Estonia?
Reaching Estonia is hassle-free, and a range of transportation choices are at your disposal, encompassing air travel, ferry journeys, train rides, bus transportation, and car travel.
Flights to Estonia
Estonia is well connected to the world through its major International Tallinn Airport (TLL) being the primary gateway. You can find direct flights to Tallinn from major European cities and various international hubs. Once you arrive at Tallinn Airport, it’s easy to access the city center (20 min ride) and explore the rest of Estonia using public transportation, buses or rental cars. 
If you are looking for a trip to Sareema island or popular Hiiumaa Island – you can take domestic flights from Tallinn Airport to get there.
- Flight Stockholm to Tallinn – 1h 10 min.
- Flights Frankfurt to Tallinn – 2 h. 35 min.
- Flight Paris to Tallinn – 3 h. 05 min.
- Flight London to Tallinn – 3 h. 05 min.
- Flight Istanbul to Tallinn – 3 h. 40 min.
At Estravel you can buy flight tickets online 24/7 to and from Estonia according to your travel plan.
Travel to Estonia by Ferry 
If you’re coming from nearby countries, especially Finland or Sweden, you can opt for a ferry ride to Estonia.
- Estonia has several ferry terminals along its coast, including Tallinn Ferry Terminal and Paldiski Ferry Terminal.
- Ferries provide a picturesque and convenient way to access Estonia, with frequent sailings between Tallinn, Helsinki, Stockholm, and other Baltic Sea destinations.
- It takes only 2-2.5 h ferry ride to reach Helsinki or 12 hours overnight – to Stockholm.
- Sea travel enthusiasts are welcomed on cruise ships stopping at Tallinn Port or in Saaremaa, the largest Estonia island, with a deep-water harbour, for in-depth exploration of Estonia.
At Estravel you can buy ferry tickets for the most popular routes online 24/7 to and from Estonia.
Travel to Estonia by Train
Estonia’s railway network is well-developed and well-suited for domestic travel or connections to Latvia and Russia. Travelling by train is an inspiring way to learn more about Estonian wild nature or hop on an incentive trip with your colleagues.
Estonia together with Lithuania and Latvia is participating in railway line modernisation and will be connected to the European railway network via Rail Baltica.
Travel to Estonia by Bus
Buses are a practical and cost-effective means of travelling to Estonia, especially if you’re visiting from neighbouring countries like Latvia and Lithuania. International bus companies operate routes to Tallinn and other Estonian cities. The bus terminals in Tallinn are well-served, making it easy to explore the country further.
Travel to Estonia by Car
If you prefer flexibility and plan to explore Estonia at your own pace, driving to the country yourself is an option. Estonia’s road infrastructure is well-maintained, and it’s connected to neighbouring countries by land. A road trip is a perfect solution for a country combination (Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia) with extensions to Finland with a ferry crossing.
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