PÄRNU
Here are a few tips and ideas on how to get to Pärnu and how to plan your time there.
How to get to Pärnu?
You can get to Pärnu by bus or car, and the city also has a small cruise port.
Pärnu is conveniently located just 1.5 hours by car from Estonia’s capital Tallinn and about 2 hours by car from Latvia’s capital Riga, both of which have international airports. There are also good bus connections from cities across Estonia to Pärnu.
Tallinn airport
Estonia’s largest airport, Tallinn Airport, is located 4 km from Tallinn city center.
The airport serves around 40 international routes.
Find more information here.
Riia lennujaam
Riga Airport is located 13 km from Riga city center and is the largest airport in the Baltics. The airport serves up to 8 million passengers per year and offers connections to around 80 international destinations. Riga Airport is located 190 km from Pärnu.
Find more information here.
If you’re arriving by bus
Pärnu Bus Station is served by international buses from several European cities, including Riga and Vilnius. There are also regular bus connections between different regions within Pärnu County.
You can reach Pärnu directly from Tallinn Bus Station by bus. Buses between Tallinn and Pärnu run every 30 to 60 minutes. You can buy a Lux Express bus ticket here, and find routes from other bus companies here.
If you’re arriving by car
Car rental options are available at both Tallinn and Riga airports, as well as in most major cities across Estonia, including Pärnu.
Liiklemine Pärnus
Want to rent a car in Pärnu?
You can get around Pärnu quite easily without a car, but if you’d like to explore areas outside the city, renting a car can be a good option.
Here are two rental options:
Rendiautorent
Laverte Autorent
Taxi?
Yes! If you need a taxi, you can use the Bolt app in Pärnu.
Here are a few traditional taxi services as well:
1222 – Pärnu Takso
1918 – Elektritakso
1200 – Go Takso
1700 – Bristol Takso
1300 – E-Takso
Where to stay in Pärnu?
Beach Grind brings many visitors to Pärnu, and accommodation in the city is often largely sold out during the festival period.
A good option is also Airbnb, where you may find places to stay at slightly more affordable prices. In any case — early bird gets the worm! You can view all accommodation options in Pärnu here.
You can also join the Beach Grind accommodation/transport Facebook group here.
Where to eat in Pärnu?
Where should you go to eat? Many locals would say you haven’t really visited Pärnu until you’ve been to Steffani. It’s a legendary and much-loved pizza restaurant right in the heart of the city. Even if some of your friends aren’t into pizza, you’ll still find plenty of other tasty options there. We highly recommend it.
Besides pizza, Pärnu has many other great restaurants and cafés. You can read more about them here.
Another easy option is to open a food delivery app and search for nearby places — for example Bolt or Wolt.
What else can you do in Pärnu?
Health Trails in Pärnu
If you’d like to do some sports or simply enjoy the nice weather, Pärnu has several great health and fitness trails. Read more here.
Beach and Promenade
Pärnu Beach is definitely one of the main reasons why hundreds of thousands of tourists visit the city every summer. Make sure to enjoy the beach while you’re here. Along the shoreline, a beautiful promenade stretches across the coast, perfect for a relaxing walk.
Spas
Pärnu’s spas are an essential part of a proper holiday. If you’d like to relax, the city offers nine unique spa centers. Pärnu is also home to Estonia’s largest water park. Learn more about Pärnu’s spas here.
Pärnu Breakwater
The Pärnu breakwater is one of the city’s most popular landmarks. It stretches about 1.5 km into the sea. If you’d like to enjoy great views and get some fresh air, it’s definitely worth a walk. Read more here.
You can find more information about Pärnu here:
https://visitparnu.com/
