Tartu ↔ Koidula ↔ Kunichina Gora transfer with ArtSanTaxi
A transfer from Tartu to the Koidula ↔ Kunichina Gora border crossing and back at a fixed price per car: sedan 110 EUR, minivan for up to 8 passengers 150 EUR. The distance is about 110 km and the trip takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. Our cars are based in Tartu, so we pick you up at any address, at the station or at Tartu Airport.
Send us the date, time and pickup address for your Tartu ↔ Koidula trip on WhatsApp or Telegram, and we reply right away and confirm the fixed price per car.
Other border routes: Tallinn ↔ Koidula, Riga ↔ Koidula, Tartu ↔ Luhamaa, and if you need to go straight on to Pskov, Tartu ↔ Pskov.
About the Tartu ↔ Koidula route
Many travellers come to Tartu by train or bus and continue to the border by transfer. Public transport to Koidula runs only a few times a day, while a car takes you straight to the checkpoint at the time that suits you.
Crossing the Koidula ↔ Kunichina Gora border
The Koidula ↔ Kunichina Gora border crossing is open every day from 07:00 to 19:00. Since 1 October 2026 checks are carried out at the crossings, but Koidula is far less busy than Narva. We know the best time to arrive and bring passengers so that they cross the border as comfortably as possible.
Our cars do not cross the border: the driver drops you right at the checkpoint, and you walk across with your luggage on a short paved path.
Travellers without a Russian passport who enter on a visa or invitation, and those with US travel stamps in their passport, need to pass an interview on the Russian side. It usually takes 15 to 40 minutes, so allow for it when you choose your onward transport from Kunichina Gora.
Important: carrying euros and other European Union currencies across the border from Estonia into Russia is prohibited in any amount. Please exchange your money in advance.
Onward transfer in Russia
Need a car after the border? A second car waits for you on the Russian side, and the drivers on both sides stay in contact. We take you to Pskov, Pechory, Saint Petersburg, Moscow or any address in Russia. The Russian leg is usually paid in rubles to the Russian driver and the Estonian leg in euros to the Estonian driver, and on request the whole trip can be paid in one currency. More on the Tartu ↔ Pskov page.
Why travellers choose ArtSanTaxi
The price is fixed and agreed in advance. We work around the clock, child seats are available on request, and you can pay in cash or by card. Pets in a carrier are welcome too. Our Google rating is 5.0.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Tartu to Koidula? A sedan costs 110 EUR and a minivan for up to 8 passengers 150 EUR. The price is per car, not per passenger.
How far is Koidula from Tartu and how long is the drive? About 110 km, and the drive takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When is the Koidula border crossing open? Every day from 07:00 to 19:00.
Can I get to Koidula by bus or train? From Tartu there is a train to Koidula station and a bus, but only a few times a day. With a transfer you travel at the time that suits you, straight to the checkpoint.
Will there be a car on the Russian side? Yes, our driver meets you on the Kunichina Gora side and takes you to Pskov, Saint Petersburg, Moscow or any other address in Russia.
Can I take euros across the border into Russia? No, carrying euros and other European Union currencies out of Estonia into Russia is prohibited in any amount.
How can I pay? In cash or by bank card.
Do you pick up at Tartu Airport? Yes, we meet you at Tartu Airport and take you to Koidula.
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