Koidula ↔ Narva · €200 per car
Taxi and transfer Koidula — Narva and back
The crossing in Narva itself is for pedestrians only: you cannot drive through it, and a bridge with luggage and a queue on foot do not suit everyone. Then you enter Narva from the south-east, through Koidula, and drive about 270 kilometres across Estonia. We collect you on the Estonian side of the crossing and drive you to the door you need in Narva — €200 for the whole car, up to 4 passengers with luggage. From Narva to Koidula — the same price.
- per car, either way
- €200
- on the road
- ≈ 3 h 30 min
- past Tartu and Jõhvi
- 270 km
What the price covers
- The fare is fixed before departure: traffic and night trips do not change it
- Pickup at the airport and cruise port — the driver waits with a name board
- If your flight is delayed we wait as long as needed, at no extra cost
- A child seat on request, and no surcharge for luggage
- Pay in cash, by card or by bank transfer; no prepayment required
In short. A taxi from Koidula to Narva costs €200 for the whole car — up to 4 passengers with luggage; the sum is not split by seats and does not grow with suitcases. The road is about 270 km past Tartu and Jõhvi, about 3 h 30 min. From Narva to Koidula — the same.
We meet you on the Estonian side of Koidula after control and drop you where you need in Narva: a house, a hotel or the station. You pay on arrival, in euros — in cash to the driver, by card or by bank transfer. No prepayment.
Why not directly: since February 2024 the Narva — Ivangorod crossing lets pedestrians through only. Cars, coaches and minibuses do not use it, the bridge is crossed on foot with your bags, and the queue can be long. Those for whom that does not work cross further south, at Koidula.
Price
What the road from Koidula to Narva costs
One price — per car and in either direction. One of you or four, light or with suitcases, from the crossing to Narva or from Narva to the crossing — the sum stays the same.
| Service | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Koidula — Narva | €200 | the whole car, up to 4 passengers with luggage, drop-off at an address |
| Narva — Koidula | €200 | we collect you at an address in Narva and drive you to the checkpoint |
| Waiting at the checkpoint | €0 | nobody knows in advance how long control will take, so waiting is free |
| Suitcases and a child seat | €0 | what you did not have to carry over a bridge rides in the boot for free; seat on request |
Paying. In cash to the driver, by card or by bank transfer — in euros, after the ride. No prepayment. The price is in the booking confirmation you receive in writing before the trip.
What it comes to per person
The price is per car, so it is shared by whoever travels: for four it is €50 each — for the whole road from the border to the door, with no changes and no luggage charge.
If you are in Ivangorod right now
If you cannot or would rather not walk across the Narva bridge, you can go round it through Russia: a separate car drives from Ivangorod to Kunichina Gora, opposite Koidula — about five hours, its own trip for ₽25,000, paid in roubles. After control at Koidula our car meets you and drives you north to Narva for €200. It is a whole day on the road, but with no crossing on foot; both parts can be booked at once.
How the trip works
From Setomaa to Ida-Viru county
- 01
Date and approximate time
Send the day and at least the part of it — «morning», «towards evening»: nobody can guess the minute you clear the border anyway. If you travel from Narva to the crossing, we need the address and the time you must be at Koidula. The confirmation carries the price, the car's registration and the driver's phone — save them while your phone has signal.
- 02
Meeting at Koidula
You go through control yourself. The car stands on the Estonian side where the checkpoint grounds end; you will not have to look for it — you already know the registration from the confirmation.
- 03
Räpina, round Tartu, Jõhvi
From the crossing the road goes through Räpina and around Tartu, then the highway to Jõhvi, and at Jõhvi onto the Tallinn — Narva road. About 270 kilometres in all, about 3 h 30 min. Where to stop to eat or stretch is up to you; if you need euro cash, we can stop at a cash machine in Tartu.
- 04
Drop-off in Narva
We drive you to the door you need — a flat, a hotel, the station. That is where you pay: in cash to the driver, by card or by bank transfer.
Comparison
How to get from Koidula to Narva
Without a car the way from Koidula to Narva breaks into three legs: on foot to the station, by train to Tartu, by coach to Narva. It works if the timetables line up and you have little luggage.
| Way | Price | Time | What matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| EstoniaTransfer | €200 per car | ≈ 3 h 30 min | from the crossing exit to an address in Narva, no changes |
| Elron train to Tartu and a coach to Narva | carriers' fares | the train, then about 2.5 h by coach and the wait between | the station is about 2 km from the crossing, few trains on the line |
| A taxi called to the crossing | by the meter | ≈ 3 h 30 min | taxis hardly ever wait at checkpoints — call ahead and agree the price |
Where this route breaks. There are few trains to Tartu: clear the border after the last one and only a car is left. In Tartu you still have to wait for the coach to Narva. And with children or suitcases two kilometres to the station is a task of its own. More about the station near the crossing on the Koidula — Tallinn page.
Why not via Narva
Who is better off reaching Narva via Koidula
The detour is longer and dearer than the direct way. If the Narva bridge works for you, cross there. Koidula is for other cases.
You are coming from Pskov or Pechory
From Pskov to Kunichina Gora, the Russian side of Koidula, is about an hour. Driving from there to Ivangorod for the Narva crossing is a big detour north via Gdov and Slantsy, with a bridge on foot at the end. It is simpler to cross nearby and drive to Narva through Estonia.
You need to cross by car
No transport uses the Narva crossing — no cars, no coaches, no minibuses. If you are driven to the border, it is Koidula or Luhamaa. You go through control yourself; on the Estonian side we take over.
Lots of luggage, children, elderly relatives
At Narva the border is crossed on foot over the bridge and you carry all your bags. Here you ride by car up to the crossing and after it, so there are no suitcases to haul over a bridge.
The queue at Narva is too long
Pedestrians at Narva sometimes wait a long time. If standing there would take longer than the detour, Koidula is the fallback, long as it is. You gain no opening hours: all three crossings are open from 7:00 to 19:00.
The car
What you travel to Narva in
2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid: 4 passenger seats, climate control, a boot for two large suitcases and hand luggage. If you have more, tell us in advance what you are bringing and we will say whether it fits.
Kirill is at the wheel. If you are going round the Narva bridge, he needs to know in advance when you expect to come out at Koidula, or when you must be at the crossing from Narva — message him directly on WhatsApp or Telegram, in English or Russian. He brings a child seat if you mention it when booking.
Border crossings
Narva, Koidula and opening hours
Narva — Ivangorod: on foot only
Koidula — a crossing for cars
All three crossings keep the same hours
From Narva to Koidula — towards Pechory and Pskov
FAQ
Koidula — Narva: what people ask
How much is a taxi from Koidula to Narva?
Why not cross the border straight at Narva?
How do I get from Koidula to Narva without a car?
How long is the drive from the border at Koidula to Narva?
Can I book a taxi from Narva to Koidula?
Is Koidula open at night?
Book a transfer Koidula — Narva
Send the date, the direction and an approximate time — we will confirm the €200 price, the car's registration and the driver's phone in one message. No prepayment.
Prices and facts on this page were last checked . Crossing hours and border rules change — check politsei.ee before you travel.