There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki to Rapla by ferry, car, bus, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, drive
best- Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
- Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Raplacar
3h 31m€20–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn Harbourbus N1205 / ...
- Take the bus from Tallinn-Väike to Mahlamäebus 350
4h 30m€10–16Bus, train
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn Harbourbus N1205 / ...
- Take the train from Tallinn to Raplatrain R21 / ...
4h 5m€11–19Fly, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane HEL - TLL
- Take the train from Tallinn to Raplatrain
4h 28m€78–145Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
- Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Tutimäebus 335
4h 42m€23–40Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
- Take the train from Tallinn to Raplatrain R21 / ...
5h 18m€15–33
Helsinki to Rapla by bus, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Rapla is to bus which costs €9 - €16 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Rapla is to ferry and drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €20 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Rapla. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Mahlamäe via Reisisadama D-terminal and Tallinn-Väike. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Helsinki and Rapla is 144 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Rapla without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 5m and costs €10 - €19.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Helsinki to Rapla, including transfers.
Helsinki to Rapla bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.
Helsinki to Rapla bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tallinn Harbour station.
There are 54+ hotels available in Rapla.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Rapla, Estonia?
You can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Mahlamäe via Tallinn Harbour, Reisisadama D-terminal, and Tallinn-Väike in around 4h 30m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- klienditugi@elron.ee
- Website
- Elron
Train from Tallinn to Rapla
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €4–6
Train from Tallinn to Rapla
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €4–6
Train from Tallinn to Rapla
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +358 3 4399880
- individual.sales@vikingline.com
- Website
- Viking Line
Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- Viking Line
Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- Viking Line
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