During the Christmas holidays, Tallinn public transport will operate on a Sunday schedule. On December 31, due to the concert and light show at Vabaduse väljak, the area will be closed to traffic, and buses passing through will be rerouted. However, on New Year’s Eve, January 1, early hours, several lines will run longer to ensure partygoers can get home using public transport.
During the Christmas holidays, on December 24, 25, and 26, Tallinn public transport will operate according to the Sunday schedule.
Additionally, on December 24 and 25, Tallinn Public Transport will introduce Christmas-themed vehicles. These special buses, trams, and trolleys will travel unique routes, spreading holiday cheer across the city districts. For two days, a trolley that ceased operation in late October will also return for trolley enthusiasts. Rides on these decorated vehicles are free. The detailed schedule and routes can be found on Tallinn Public Transport’s website.
Due to the New Year’s concert and light show at Vabaduse väljak, sections of Pärnu maantee between Suur-Karja and Sakala streets, Estonia puiestee between Pärnu maantee and Kentmanni street, and Kaarli puiestee between Tõnismäe and Pärnu maantee will be closed to traffic from 22:00 on December 31 to 02:00 on January 1.
Buses on lines 2, 3, 16, 21, 21B, 23, 24, 35, 40, 41, 41B, 42, 54, 67, 81, and 83 will be rerouted between 22:00 and 00:30. Tram services will continue but may experience brief pauses during the celebrations.
On New Year’s Eve, January 1, 2025, the operating hours of public transport serving major city routes will be extended, with some lines running until 03:10. Additional departures will be provided on tram line 2 and bus lines 1, 5, 8, 18, 40, 42, 73, 81, and 83.
Tram line 2 New Year’s Eve departures:
Departures from Laikmaa in both directions:
00:30, 00:50, 01:10, 01:30, 01:50, 02:10, 02:30, 02:50, 03:10.
Real-time departures for routes passing through the city center may vary from the scheduled times.
For schedules, routes, and stops, visit the website at transport.tallinn.ee.
Source: tallinn.ee