Harju County is Estonia's most populous county, wrapped around the capital Tallinn on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland. Visitors find a UNESCO-listed medieval old town, Baroque Kadriorg, the flooded Rummu Quarry, Padise Abbey, Keila-Joa Waterfall, the Pakri peninsula and island day trips to Aegna and Prangli, all within about an hour of the capital.
- Public
- Reliable and cheap in Tallinn; sparser beyond. Buy tickets at tallinn.pilet.ee, with a contactless bank card or an Ühiskaart. Regional buses via peatus.ee.
- Taxi
- Bolt and Uber are widely used and cheaper than street taxis; typical city ride EUR 5-10 (approx USD 5.50-11). Airport to Old Town about EUR 7-12.
- Rental
- Useful for Keila-Joa, Rummu, Padise and the Viinistu coast. Rates about EUR 30-60 per day.
- Walking
- Tallinn's Old Town (UNESCO), Kalamaja and Kadriorg are compact and walkable; allow extra time on cobbles and in winter ice.
Transport at a glance
- Public
- 4/5
- Taxi
- 4/5
- Rental
- 3/5
- Walking
- 5/5
Airport transfers
Getting from the airport to your accommodation.
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tram line 4 | EUR 2 | 15-20 minutes | |
| Bolt/Uber | EUR 7-12 | 10-15 minutes | |
| Taxi rank | EUR 8-14 | 10-15 minutes |
Taxis & rideshare
What to expect from taxis and apps.
- Overview
- Bolt and Uber are the main apps. Official taxis show a rate card on the window; avoid unmarked cabs at the port and in the Old Town. Short rides EUR 5-8.
Intercity travel
Getting between cities and regions.
Transportation details
Full breakdown of how to get around.
Tallinn is compact and well served by trams, trolleybuses and buses, with the airport only about 4 km from the centre. Public transport in Tallinn uses the same payment tools as Harju County bus and train lines; the national planner peatus.ee shows all options. Elron trains link Tallinn with Paldiski, Keila and Aegviidu, while regional buses and a car are needed for villages such as Keila-Joa and Padise.
Airports
Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport
Useful apps
Download before you arrive.
Transport tips
Travel smarter, not harder.
Use peatus.ee for all national bus and train planning.
Validate or scan the QR ticket when boarding; inspectors do check.
A 24-hour Tallinn ticket costs about EUR 5.50 (approx USD 6); the Tallinn Card includes free public transport.
Bolt is usually cheaper than street taxis; confirm the price before riding.
Winter ice makes pavements slippery; wear shoes with grip.