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Getting Around by Air
Domestic air travel is expensive. Airest (website: www.airest.ee) runs domestic charter flights. Avies (website: www.avies.ee) operates flights between Tallinn and Kuressaare.
Getting Around by Water
Frequent ferry services connect the mainland with the larger islands, and boats operate on Lake Peipsi and the Emajõgi River.
Getting Around by Rail
Local trains run by Edelarautee (tel: (3) 857 123 or 848 301; website: www.edel.ee) link Tallinn with many Estonian towns, including Pärnu, Viljandi, Valga, Tapa and Tartu. There are suburban electric trains to the Tallinn suburbs (tel: (6) 737 400; website: www.elektriraudtee.ee).
Getting Around by Road
Traffic drives on the right. Estonia has a high density of roads although there are few major highways. Signs are not illuminated and fairly small, so driving at night is best avoided.
Bus: There is a wide network covering most of the country, including express services. GoBus (tel: (6) 310 000; website: www.gobus.ee) provides affordable and reliable public transportation service in cities, counties, as well as charter transportation. Buses are still the most important means of transport. The buses to and from Tallinn are generally quite fast and there are more of them compared to the other cities. Tickets bought from the driver are more expensive than if bought on a news stand. Travellers can also buy a 10-ticket package or anything from a one-hour to a three-day ticket. Buses tend to be overcrowded. Tickets for minivans have to be paid for on board. Buses, trolleys and trams generally run between 0530-0030.
Taxi: Private taxis must display the name of the company and their number on the roof. Fares should be agreed upon beforehand. Taxis are best ordered from hotels, rather than in the street. Marshrut-taxis are minibuses which operate on fixed routes stopping on request. They can take up to 10 people.
Car hire: Can be arranged at the airport or in Tallinn. Available from international and local companies.
Regulations: Speed limits are 90kph (55mph) or 110kph (68mph) in summer, outside built-up areas, 50kph (31mph) in built-up areas, and 20kph (12mph) in residential areas. Seat belts must be worn by both the driver and any passengers at all times. Car headlights must be used 24 hours a day. The minimum driving age is 18.
Documentation: EU nationals should be in possession of a valid EU or international driving licence and insurance. Drivers must have the original V5 C (Vehicle Registration Document) if driving into Estonia.
Bus: There is a wide network covering most of the country, including express services. GoBus (tel: (6) 310 000; website: www.gobus.ee) provides affordable and reliable public transportation service in cities, counties, as well as charter transportation. Buses are still the most important means of transport. The buses to and from Tallinn are generally quite fast and there are more of them compared to the other cities. Tickets bought from the driver are more expensive than if bought on a news stand. Travellers can also buy a 10-ticket package or anything from a one-hour to a three-day ticket. Buses tend to be overcrowded. Tickets for minivans have to be paid for on board. Buses, trolleys and trams generally run between 0530-0030.
Taxi: Private taxis must display the name of the company and their number on the roof. Fares should be agreed upon beforehand. Taxis are best ordered from hotels, rather than in the street. Marshrut-taxis are minibuses which operate on fixed routes stopping on request. They can take up to 10 people.
Car hire: Can be arranged at the airport or in Tallinn. Available from international and local companies.
Regulations: Speed limits are 90kph (55mph) or 110kph (68mph) in summer, outside built-up areas, 50kph (31mph) in built-up areas, and 20kph (12mph) in residential areas. Seat belts must be worn by both the driver and any passengers at all times. Car headlights must be used 24 hours a day. The minimum driving age is 18.
Documentation: EU nationals should be in possession of a valid EU or international driving licence and insurance. Drivers must have the original V5 C (Vehicle Registration Document) if driving into Estonia.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Taxis in Tallinn are inexpensive. All parts of the city are served by bus, trolleybus and tram. Tickets can be bought at stalls in the main shopping areas.
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