Where the Luhamaa border crossing is
The Luhamaa border crossing, Luhamaa piiripunkt in Estonian, is located near the village of Lütä on the Riga - Pskov highway, European route E77. It connects Estonia and Russia. On the Russian side is the Shumilkino checkpoint. The crossing opened in the 1990s and lies in open fields, not far from the village.
How to cross the Luhamaa - Shumilkino border
You can cross the border here by car, by bus or on foot.
The checkpoint is open from 7:00 to 19:00. These hours apply to both pedestrians and cars.
Cars can book a border crossing time in advance. There is no such booking for pedestrians, and our company cannot book a crossing time on behalf of a client.
Facilities on the Estonian side
On the Estonian side there is a waiting area, a cafe, a toilet, a currency exchange and a shower. The toilet is free, the other services are paid.
Transfer from Tallinn to the Luhamaa border crossing
The distance from Tallinn to Luhamaa is 284 km, and our Tallinn - Luhamaa transfer takes about 3 hours. From Tartu you can get to the border with our Tartu - Luhamaa - Shumilkino transfer.
Our cars pass their technical inspections on time, and our drivers are highly experienced and fully licensed. The cars have air conditioning, child seats and working safety systems. The interiors are spacious and comfortable for passengers of any height. You can pay in cash or by bank card.
Transfer from Saint Petersburg to Tallinn via Shumilkino - Luhamaa
We also take passengers from Saint Petersburg to Tallinn through this crossing. A Russian driver takes you to the Shumilkino checkpoint, and you cross the border on foot, the pedestrian crossing is about 900 metres. On the Estonian side a second Artsantaxi car meets you and takes you to your address in Tallinn or to Tallinn Airport.
The border usually takes from 30 minutes to an hour, and if it takes longer, the driver waits at no extra cost. For distance, travel time and prices, see transfer Saint Petersburg - Tallinn via Pskov and Luhamaa.