Travel and Accommodation

Conference venue

The University of Tartu main building is in the city centre of Tartu, and can be reached easily on foot from hotels.

Public transport in Tartu

You can buy your tickets online, contactless credit card

Reaching Estonia

Flying to Tallinn

The best option is to fly to Estonian capital Tallinn.
To Tartu by bus
There are direct buses form Tallinn airport to Tartu during the daytime almost in every half hour (it takes 2:20 to reach Tartu). Earliest at 6.am, last at 23.59
Schedule can be seen and tickets purchased in advance from T-pilet platform or from a ticket machine located in the airport bus stop waiting room.
To Tartu by train
The closest train stop to Tallinn airport is Ülemiste. Schedule can be seen and tickets purchased in advance from ELRON website.

Flying to Tartu
Flights options only via Helsinki.
Best option to get from Tartu airport to Tartu city centre is by taxis, which are available directly outside the airport terminal. Payment can be made directly to the driver by cash or credit card.
 – Travel time: 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic
 – Estimated fare: 15-25 EURO

Flying to Riga (LT)

To Tartu by bus
There are some direct buses form Riga airport to Tartu, but few more options from Riga Coach Station. It takes approx. 4 hours to reach Tartu with direct bus. Schedule can be seen and tickets purchased in advance from Lux Express website or from a ticket office at Riga Coach Station
To Tartu by train
There are also options to take a train from Riga Train Station to Tartu.
Schedule can be seen and tickets purchased in advance from ELRON website.

Accomodation

Tartu offers a range of accommodations, such as B&Bs, hotels and apartments. Choose the option that best suits your budget, logistics and travel needs.

Below is a list of recommended hotels near the conference venue with some prebooked rooms with special rate for EUCEN participates.
When booking accommodation, ask for the EUCEN special price.