Since the independence of Estonia, the country has witnessed remarkable development. From a mere doorway country of Russia, it has emerged as a strong country with a sound economy. Transportation in Estonia is very convenient for both people living in Estonia as well as people visiting Estonia.
Transportation in Estonia includes car, rail, bus, flights and ferry. There are 29 airports in Estonia- 15 with unpaved runways and 14 with paved runways. There are 5 ports in Estonia- Muuga, Kopli, Virtsu, Kuivastu and Tallinn. The railway track measures a length of 968 km. The national highways in Estonia measures a length of 55,944 km. Such a wide network makes transportation in Estonia very efficient and reliable.
Some of the common modes of transportation in Estonia are as follows:
Bus: Buses are the most convenient mode of transportation in Estonia. Most of the important towns are villages in Estonia are connected by bus routes. Express bus services are also available. The ticket fares are very low. It is the cheapest and the fastest mode of transportation in Estonia. There are buses that connect Estonia with other neighboring cities in Russia.
Ferry: The most important ferry port in Estonia is Tallinn. Ferris connect Estonia with important countries like Germany, Sweden and Finland.
Car: There are several private and car rentals in Estonia. However this is not a convenient mode of transportation. The traffic signs are not big and illuminated in Estonia. Hence it is not safe to drive after sunset. Due to the absence of proper signal and broad roads, car headlights are mandatory 24 hours in a day. Overtaking is not allowed.
Air: Air Baltic, Lithuanian Airlines, Aeroflot, SAS and Finnair are some of the important airways operating in Estonia. Most of the international flights connect Estonia with most of the major cities of the world.
Rail: Railway facility is available in the important cities of Estonia only. The Estonian Railways follows the route between Tallinn and St Petersburg.
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