Travel

There are several ways to get to Tartu:

The closest major airport with many connections to other European cities is in Tallinn, from where Tartu can be directly accessed by train or bus in around 2.5 hours:
- The bus from Tallinn makes a convenient stop at the west wing of the airport (directions clearly marked). The tickets can be bought online or at the ticket machine at the airport. The usual price is 10-12€ (15€ for the first class), but if you book your ticket early enough directly at the web-site of Lux Express you might be able to buy it for a promo price. The bus station in Tartu is located directly in the city centre, next to the Dorpat Hotel.
- The train from Tallinn also stops at the Ülemiste station located 15 min. walk from the airport and costs around 12€. The train station in Tartu is located close to the physics institute.
Tartu also has a small airport, from where Finnair offers daily connections via Helsinki to many destinations.
In principle, Riga is also a possible option to consider when travelling to Tartu, since Riga airport has more connections, and from where two buses per day go directly to Tartu.
Visitors from Nordic countries may consider a ferry to Tallinn and continue by bus or train to Tartu.

Accommodation

Tartu offers a wide range of accommodation that can be easily found through some popular portals as Booking or AirBnB. Some suggestions would be:

Dorpat Hotel is a large hotel located in the center, near Emajogi river, next to the bus station.
Hector Design Hostel is a modern hostel that offers private rooms, located close to the Institute of Physics.

NB! Since Tartu has the privilege to be an European Capital of Culture in 2024, many cultural events will take place in the city and many visitors are expected to come. As the accommodation might get scarce and expensive, and it is strongly advisable to book it early.

Conference participants can book cheaper accommodation in the Tartu student village residence Raatuse 22. A standard room has twin beds, two desks and cupboards, three rooms share a common kitchen and bathroom. Renting a room for one person costs 35 euros and for two persons 40 euros per day. If you are interested in this option, please contact the conference organizers before 20 May.