By train

Starting from January 2010 it will be possible to reach Otepää by train... almost. The nearest station is Palupera, 12km from Otepää. Estonia's passenger train operator Edelaraudtee will offer two connections from Tallinn to Palupera each day, one direct and one requiring a change in Tartu. The trip takes about 4 hours and costs 117kr. For schedules, see www.edel.ee.