Tallinn Lennart Meri International — Bus 2 + Tram 4
Tallinn Lennart Meri (TLL) to Tallinn — Updated 2026
Tallinn Lennart Meri International (TLL) is only 4 km from central Tallinn — Europe's shortest capital-city airport transfer. Bus 2 (operated by TLT, Tallinn municipal transport) runs directly from the airport to A. Laikmaa (near Viru Keskus + Hotel Viru) in 20 minutes for just €2. Tram 4 (from Ülemiste stop, 5-min walk from airport) reaches the same area for €2. Bolt + Uber run €5-12 for the short hop. Tallinn is Europe's cheapest ex-USSR capital for airport transfers by a wide margin.
Bus 2 + Tram 4 stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TLL Terminal | 0 min | Bus 2 stops directly outside arrivals |
| Ülemiste stop (Tram 4 option) | ~5 min walk from airport | Alt route via tram |
| Kadriorg | ~10 min | Presidential palace area |
| A. Laikmaa (Viru Keskus) | 20 min | Bus 2 terminates — walk 5 min to Old Town |
| Vabaduse väljak (Freedom Square) | ~25 min | Southern Old Town gate |
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Bus 2 + Tram 4 vs alternatives
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus 2 (TLT) | €2 | 20 min | Every 20 min 06:00-23:30. Cheapest fast option. |
| Tram 4 | €2 | 20-25 min | Alt route. Every 10 min. Walk 5 min from airport. |
| Bolt (ride-hail) | €5-10 | 10-15 min | App-based. Cheapest quick option. |
| Taxi (Tulika / Kompsi) | €8-15 | 10-15 min | Fixed rate at counter. |
| Walking | Free | 45-55 min | Yes, actually walkable. 4 km flat route via Ülemiste. |
FAQ
How much is Tallinn airport bus?+
Bus 2: €2 one-way, 20 minutes to A. Laikmaa near Viru Keskus. Buy from driver (EUR cash or card) or use Tallinn transport card. Runs every 20 minutes 06:00-23:30. Cheapest fast option — Tallinn is Europe's most affordable capital city airport transfer.
Can I walk from TLL to Old Town?+
Yes — 4 km via Ülemiste + Tartu Road, 45-55 minutes flat walk. Not scenic (industrial area then residential) but totally feasible with light luggage. Solo backpackers on tight budgets sometimes do this. For everyone else: bus + tram is the smart choice.
Bolt vs taxi in Tallinn?+
Bolt is Estonian-founded + dominates the local market — cheaper + faster than official taxis at TLL. €5-10 to Old Town. Download the app before travel. Bolt Food (delivery) + Bolt Scooters (rental) also work in Tallinn with the same account.
Ferry to Helsinki from TLL?+
Take Bus 2 to A. Laikmaa (20 min), walk 5-10 min to Old Town, then bus 2 continues or walk to Terminal D (Tallink Silja + Viking Line ferries to Helsinki, 2h crossing, €25-60). Total TLL → Helsinki: 3.5-4 hours including 30-min ferry check-in.
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