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{{Infobox Location|country = Estonia|state = Tartu County|map = <map lat='58.37021728564513' lng='26.721153259277344' zoom='12' view='0' float='right'/>|pop = 93 865 (2019)|plate = T|motorways = {{E|263}} ([[2 (Estonia)|2]]), {{E|264}} ([[3 (Estonia)|3]]), [[39 (Estonia)|39]], [[92 (Estonia)|92]] }}'''Tartu''' is a the second largest city in [[Estonia]]. It is the second biggest town of Estonia, with a population of about 100,000people.Everything It is in walking distanceoften considered the intellectual centre of the country.Urban bus lines are quite confusingSituated 186 km southeast of [[Tallinn]] and 245 km northeast of [[Riga]], so before boarding a bus make sure that it's Tartu lies on the right line and going in Emajõgi river (Mother river), which connects the right directiontwo largest lakes of Estonia. All kinds of figure 8 shaped and circular lines existThe city is served by Tartu Airport.
== Hitchhiking out ==
=== Northwest towards [[Tallinn]] {{E|263}} ([[2(Estonia)|2]]) ===From behind of the university main building Jakobi street starts, follow it away of the university. Once you get uphill it changes its name to Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi street, keep walking. Once you pass the only traffic lights and a 15-story dorm (the only high building in that area) on your left start hitching in at the first bus stop, some 50m past the dorm.
Some 3.7 km further down the road it will merge with Tartu ring-road, so that a spot there has transit-traffic. But consider walking there only as a an emergency option, since the way there isn't is not good for cars to stop.
=== West towards [[Viljandi]], [[Pärnu]] [[92 (Estonia)|92) ]] ===Take a [httphttps://wwwen.astri.ee/lounakeskus.com/fileslounakeskuse-ekspress/Bussigraafik%2080x120.pdf lounakeskuse-ekspressi-bussiajad free bus] from city centre (bus stops "Turu" and "Kaubamaja") to "Lõunakeskus" shopping center. The bus looks exactly like on the schedule with line number 69 (usual urban buses are all red). Once you get off the bus in at the shopping centre parking lot and face turn away of from the shopping centre you will see a bigger (Ringtee) street. Follow it to the left for about 500-700 meters 700m until you reach a roundabout. Viljandi and Pärnu are to the left as signs indicate. Superb spot, widest road shoulder ever.
=== Southwest towards [[Valga]]/[[Valka]], [[Riga]] {{E|264}} ([[3(Estonia)|3]]) ===# Walk out if of the city centre along Riia street until you reach a huge roundabout (about 3.6km from the city centre). Hitch after the bus stop which is on the opposite side of the roundabout.
# Can be also reached by bus 1 which runs along Riia street and stops after the roundabout in that bus-stop where you are supposed to hitch.
# Or take a [httphttps://wwwen.astri.ee/lounakeskus.com/fileslounakeskuse-ekspress/Bussigraafik%2080x120.pdf lounakeskuse-ekspressi-bussiajad free bus] from city centre (bus stops "Turu" and "Kaubamaja") to "Lõunakeskus" shopping center. Bus looks exactly like on the schedule with line number 69 (usual urban buses are all red). Once you get off the bus walk back towards the roundabout and start hitching. === Northeast towards Lake Peipsi, [[Narva]], [[Saint Petersburg]] {{E|264}} ([[3 (Estonia)|3]]) ===Starting from the city hall square (Raekoja plats). Head towards the river and cross the Arc bridge, keep heading straight for 100m until Statoil gas station. Turn left, now you are on Narva street (Narva maantee), which leads out of town towards Narva. Walk for about 1 km, after going uphill you may start hitching at the first bus stop or keep going further to get out of town. === North towards [[Jõgeva]] [[39 (Estonia)|39]] ===Starting from the city hall square (Raekoja plats). Head towards the river and cross the Arc bridge, keep heading straight for 100m until Statoil gas station. Turn left, now you are on Narva street (Narva maantee), walk for about 1km, once you get uphill turn left to Puiestee street and continue walking, first suitable spot is after the graveyard in front of Salvest factory. === South towards [[Võru]] {{E|263}} ([[2 (Estonia)|2]]) ===Follow Riia street from city centre, after going uphill Võru street splits from Riia street and heads left. Follow Võru street, it is very-very long. Eventually it will cross a railroad (also crosses an abandoned industrial railway long before the "right" railroad), after crossing the railroad you can start hitching to the left. == Public transport ==Buses is the only form of public transport in Tartu. Public transport works from 05:00 to 23:00, there are '''no''' night routes!!!
=== Northeast towards Lake Peipsi Urban bus lines are quite confusing, so before boarding a bus make sure that it is the right line and [[Narva]] ===Starting from town squaregoing in the right direction. Head towards the river All kinds of figure 8 shaped and cross circular lines exist. Check the Arc bridge, keep heading straight following links for 100m until Statoil gas stationmore useful information:[https://www. Turn left, now you are on the Narva maantee street, which head out of town towards Narvatartu.ee/sites/default/files/uploads/Transport/Tartu_bussiliinid_2016.pdf ''Tartu Bus Routes Map''][http://tartu.peatus. Walk for about 1 km, after going uphill you may start hitching in the first bus stop or keep going further to get out of townee/#city/eng ''Tartu City Buses Timetable''].
=== North towards [[Jõgeva]] ===Starting Single ticket bought from town squarea driver costs €1. Head towards the river and cross the Arc bridge50 (June 2019). All busses are equipped with electronic ticket system, keep heading straight for 100m until Statoil gas stationpassengers need a contact-free smart card. Turn left, now It is worth using the system if you are on the Narva maantee street, walk for about 1km, once you get uphill turn left planning to Puiestee street and continue walking, first suitable spot is after the graveyard in front travel often as costs are much more advantageous. There are several variants of Salvest factorymulti-journey tickets. More information here: [https://tartu.pilet.ee/buy ''Tartu City Buses Tickets Information''].
=== South towards [[Võru]] ===Follow the There are two free bus routes (69 and 69A)that go directly to Lõunakeskus Shopping Centre. One from Kaubamaja Shopping Centre (Riia street from in the city centre, after going uphill Võru street splits ) and another from Riia Eden Shopping Centre (Kalda street and heads left. Follow Võru street, it's very-very long. Eventually it will cross a railroad (also crosses an abandoned industrial railway long before the "right" railroadin Annelinn district)), after crossing railroad you can start hitching to the left.
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