There are 4 ways to get from Rapla to Tartu by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tutimäe to Tartu bussijaambus 153
2h 47m€8–12Train
- Take the train from Rapla to Tallinntrain R21 / ...
- Take the train from Tallinn to Aardlatrain E35 / ...
4h 25m€13–22Drive 150.2 km
- Drive from Rapla to Tartucar 150.2 km
2h 13m€24–34Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rapla to Tartutaxi 150.2 km
2h 13m€110–140
Rapla to Tartu by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapla to Tartu is to bus which costs €8 - €12 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Rapla to Tartu is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €23 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tutimäe and arriving at Tartu bussijaam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Rapla to Tartu. However, there are services departing from Rapla and arriving at Aardla via Tallinn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Rapla and Tartu is 171 km. The road distance is 150.2 km.
The best way to get from Rapla to Tartu without a car is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs €8 - €12.
The bus from Tutimäe to Tartu bussijaam takes 2h 47m including transfers and departs once daily.
Rapla to Tartu bus services, operated by MK Reis-X OÜ, depart from Tutimäe station.
Rapla to Tartu train services, operated by Elron, depart from Rapla station.
The best way to get from Rapla to Tartu is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs €8 - €12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €23 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Rapla, Estonia and Tartu, Estonia?
MK Reis-X OÜ operates a bus from Tutimäe to Tartu bussijaam once daily. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rapla to Aardla via Tallinn in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- klienditugi@elron.ee
- Website
- elron.ee
Train from Rapla to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://elron.ee/en
- Express Train Ticket
- €3–6
Train from Tallinn to Aardla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://elron.ee/en
- Express Train Ticket
- €12–17
- Phone
- +372 502 5996
- info@reis.ee
- Website
- reis.ee
Bus from Tutimäe to Tartu bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- reis.ee
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More Questions & Answers
Rapla to Tartu bus services, operated by MK Reis-X OÜ, arrive at Tartu bussijaam station.
Rapla to Tartu train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Tallinn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rapla to Tartu is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Rapla to Tartu.
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