Tallinn Getting there & around

Getting around

Public transport

Tallinn has an excellent network of buses, trams and trolleybuses that usually run from 6am to midnight. Buy piletid (tickets) from street kiosks (adult/concession 10/7Kr) or from the driver (15Kr). Validate your ticket using the hole puncher inside the vehicle (or face a 600Kr fine). All public transport timetables are posted on www.tallinn.ee.

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Train

Few of the suburban rail services from the central stationin Tallinn go to places of much interest in the city. The one line that may be useful heads south to Nõmme, Päskula and Laagri. There are approximately 40 trains along this line from about 5.30am to midnight. Most continue beyond the city bounds to Keila, Paldiski or Kloogaranna, but some only go as far as Päskula.

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Local transport

Taxi

Taxis are plentiful in Tallinn. Rides are metered and should cost from 5.50Kr to 7Kr per kilometre. However, if you merely hail one on the street, there's a fair chance you'll be overcharged. To save yourself the trouble, order a taxi by phone. Operators speak English; they'll tell you the car number (license plate) and estimated arrival time (usually five to 10 minutes).

Here are some good choices:

Kiisu Takso(655 0777; per km 5.50Kr)

Krooni Takso(638 1111; per km 5.50Kr)

Linnatakso (644 2442; per km 7Kr) It also has vehicles for the disabled.

Pedi-cab

Throughout central Tallinn, the ecologically sound Velotakso (508 8810) offers rides in egg-shaped vehicles run by pedal power and enthusiasm. Rates are 35Kr for anywhere within Old Town.

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