We continue our travel diaries by taking you with us through the Baltic countries. In the previous article, we took a tour of Riga, Latvia’s capital and now we go further to Estonia and visit its capital – Tallinn. Anyone going to Vilnius, Riga or Tallinn should consider travelling by bus. There are many transport companies to choose from, such as Ecolines, Eurolines, Lux Express or Flixbus, which often offer large discounts on tickets to these parts of Europe. Therefore, it is worth checking the offer on bilety.pl, because there you will find all these carriers in one place and you can easily compare prices. You also can reach Tallinn directly from Poland or make a pit stop on your way to Vilnius or Riga and then move on. Additionally, Talinn is such a delightful city that even though it is located the farthest of the cities mentioned, it is a definite must see. We will tell you which travel option to choose, as well as what charmed us about this city.
Bus tickets to Tallinn
You most certainly can start your journey in Poland, but generally most carriers have a transfer in Vilnius or Riga. Lux Express has a very good direct connection, departing from the Western Railway Station in Warsaw at 9:30 p.m.:
- Warsaw Dw. Zachodni departure time, 21:30 – arrival 12:30 Tallinn Dw. Bus – travel time 15 hours – price PLN 240* – Book now!
Tallinn – Warsaw by bus
We have a convenient night connection at 17:30 from Tallinn. The journey takes 14.5 minutes and we will be at the Western Railway Station at 7:05, so we can return to our duties that day.
- Tallinn (Bus Station) departure 17:30 – arrival 7:05 Warsaw Dw. Zachodni – time 14.5 hours – price PLN 240 – Book now!
A round-trip ticket from Tallinn to Warsaw costs approximately PLN 480. The journey seems long, but it is worth dividing it into stages and seeing Vilnius or Riga and then heading to Tallinn. Connections from Riga to Tallinn cost about PLN 70 and the journey takes 4 hours. Check it out for yourself at bilety.pl. Thanks to our previous reports, you can look for inspiration on what to see in both Riga and Vilnius. Each of these cities has a lot to offer and Tallinn itself is a gem. With many interesting museums to visit, learn and interact with the country’s history, it is certainly worth spending more than one weekend. Multiculturalism can be found here at every step – after all, there were Russians, Danes, Swedes and even Poles here. We will encounter all this in the beautiful old town, which will allow us to literally travel back in time. To ease your mobility and see many attractions at a discounted rate, it is worth purchasing a Tallinn Card.
Accommodation
By choosing the Gotthard Residents facility, without veering off our intended budget and what’s more still be located very close to the city centre we get excellent deals. Double rooms PLN 110 per night per person as it is a historic building with a great atmosphere. The premises offers a self check in feature that has proven to be hassle-free with excellent value for money. This would be an ideal pick for one spend 1 or 2 nights and experience the city.
Tallinn – what to see
- Toompea – The upper part of the city, with castles, fortified walls and a great panorama, which is worth visiting, especially at night, to admire the magic of Tallinn’s lights.
- Kiek in de Kök – a very interesting museum that presents the history of Tallinn and its inhabitants in an entertaining way. Particularly noteworthy is the network of underground tunnels, which also houses exhibitions. It’s worth going with a guide.
- Television tower – apart from the wonderful view from the tower, we have several attractions available on the platform. There is a studio at the bottom of the building where we can record a news script for free.
- Rocca Al Mare – an open-air museum of the Estonian countryside, 3 km from Tallinn. You can easily get there by bus from the station. It is a specious area with interesting exhibitions. A great place for a walk too.
- Lennusadam Sea Harbor – this is definitely the most interesting museum. It has many interactive simulators, as well as several historic ships and submarines that can also be tried.
Tallinn – where to eat?
- Maiasmokk – this is the oldest cafe in the city with a name perfectly associated with sweets – The Gourmand. We will, of course, try marzipan here, for which Tallinn is very famous for.
- III Draakon – medieval-style interiors create an unforgettable atmosphere. A great place to try the famous reindeer soup.
- Olde Hansa – everything from the waiters’ clothes, to the decor and music, comes from a bygone era. It is worth visiting here for delicious bear or elk sausage.
This is our idea for visiting Tallinn, what do you have to do next you ask? Just log in to bilety.pl, buy a ticket to Tallinn and start discovering this city on your own. By browsing bus connections on bilety.pl, you can take a tour of the three Baltic capitals, visiting Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn on your own terms, without a tight program or a guide rushing you. It is difficult to fit all the wonderful places that Tallinn has to offer in one article as there is plenty to do and see. The city attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique charm and wealth of cultural events. On the VisitTallinn website, you will find a lot of information on the latest events taking place in the capital of Estonia, and you can also buy a TallinnCard. Thanks to this card, you have access to public transport in the city, as well as free entries to many museums. In addition, with the card you will receive many discounts in various places. Tallinn is a city worth visiting, and you can get here cheaply only with bilety.pl!
