How to get from Kärkna to Palmse by bus?

From Kärkna to Palmse by bus

To get from Kärkna to Palmse in Vihula, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 617 bus from Kärkna station to Lähte station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 383 bus and finally take the 48 bus from Rakvere Bussijaam station to Palmse Mõis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min. The bus schedule from Kärkna may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Palmse on the Moovit app.

247min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 617617
Bus - 383383
Bus - 4848
Walk to Palmse
Leaves from Kärkna

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kärkna
    ID 7800381-1
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 617617
    Wait for bus
    617
    Tartu Bussijaam
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lähte
    ID 7800484-1
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    Rakvere Bussijaam
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rakvere Bussijaam
    ID 5900624-1
    108 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rakvere Bussijaam
    ID 5900624-4
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Oruveski Tee
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palmse Mõis
    ID 5900545-1
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Palmse
    Walk to
    Palmse
    Viitna — Koljaku
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kärkna to Palmse by bus via 609, 383 and 48

To get from Kärkna to Palmse in Vihula, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 609 bus from Kärkna station to Tartu Bussijaam station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 383 bus and finally take the 48 bus from Rakvere Bussijaam station to Palmse Mõis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 18 min. The bus schedule from Kärkna may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Palmse on the Moovit app.

378min
Bus - 609609
Bus - 383383
Bus - 4848
Walk to Palmse
Leaves from Kärkna

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kärkna
  • 2
    Bus - 609609
    Wait for bus
    609
    Tartu Bussijaam
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tartu Bussijaam
    ID 7820271-1
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    Rakvere Bussijaam
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rakvere Bussijaam
    ID 5900624-1
    125 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rakvere Bussijaam
    ID 5900624-4
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Oruveski Tee
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palmse Mõis
    ID 5900545-1
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Palmse
    Walk to
    Palmse
    Viitna — Koljaku
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kärkna to Palmse

The distance between Kärkna, Vihula and Palmse, Vihula is approximately 166.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 247 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kärkna to Palmse by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Vihula – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Kärkna to Palmse

To check the bus schedule from Kärkna to Palmse using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kärkna) and destination (Palmse), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Kärkna to Palmse by bus via 609, 383 and 48

To get from Kärkna to Palmse in Vihula, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 609 bus from Kärkna station to Tartu Bussijaam station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 383 bus and finally take the 48 bus from Rakvere Bussijaam station to Palmse Mõis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 18 min. The bus schedule from Kärkna may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Palmse on the Moovit app.

378min
Bus - 609609
Bus - 383383
Bus - 4848
Walk to Palmse
Leaves from Kärkna

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kärkna
  • 2
    Bus - 609609
    Wait for bus
    609
    Tartu Bussijaam
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tartu Bussijaam
    ID 7820271-1
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    Rakvere Bussijaam
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rakvere Bussijaam
    ID 5900624-1
    125 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rakvere Bussijaam
    ID 5900624-4
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Oruveski Tee
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palmse Mõis
    ID 5900545-1
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Palmse
    Walk to
    Palmse
    Viitna — Koljaku
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kärkna to Palmse?

    The fastest way takes 247 minutes, using Bus line 617, Bus line 383, Bus line 48.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kärkna to Palmse?

    The alternative route takes 378 minutes, using Bus line 609, Bus line 383, Bus line 48.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kärkna and Palmse?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kärkna to Palmse?

    The 617 bus line goes from Kärkna station near Kärkna in Tartu to Tartu Bussijaam station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tartu Bussijaam station near Palmse in Vihula.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kärkna to Palmse by bus?

    The total travel time between Kärkna in Tartu and Palmse in Vihula by bus is about 4 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kärkna to get to Palmse?

    Get on the 617 bus from the Kärkna stop near Kärkna in Tartu.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kärkna and Palmse?

    Get off the bus at the Tartu Bussijaam stop, which is closest to Palmse in Vihula.

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