How to get from Tartu to Palmse by bus and train?

From Tartu to Palmse by bus and train

To get from Tartu to Palmse in Vihula, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the E34 train from Tartu station to Tapa station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 bus and finally take the 25 bus from Teater station to Palmse Mõis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min. The bus and train schedule from Tartu may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palmse on the Moovit app.

232min
Train - E34E34
Bus - 1616
Bus - 2525
Walk to Palmse
Leaves from Tartu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tartu
  • 2
    Train - E34E34
    Wait for train
    E34
    Tallinn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tapa
    ID 5990022-1
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tapa
    ID 5900782-2
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Rakvere Bussijaam
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Teater
    ID 5900800-1
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Teater
    ID 5900801-1
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Käsmu
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palmse Mõis
    ID 5900545-1
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palmse
    Walk to
    Palmse
    Viitna — Koljaku
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Tartu to Palmse by bus and train via E34, 39A and 25

To get from Tartu to Palmse in Vihula, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the E34 train from Tartu station to Tamsalu station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 39A bus and finally take the 25 bus from Rakvere Bussijaam station to Palmse Mõis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min. The bus and train schedule from Tartu may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palmse on the Moovit app.

232min
Train - E34E34
Bus - 39A39A
Bus - 2525
Walk to Palmse
Leaves from Tartu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tartu
  • 2
    Train - E34E34
    Wait for train
    E34
    Tallinn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tamsalu
    ID 5990020-1
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tamsalu
    ID 5900780-1
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 39A39A
    Wait for bus
    39A
    Rakvere Bussijaam
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rakvere Bussijaam
    ID 5900624-8
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rakvere Bussijaam
    ID 5900624-4
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Käsmu
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palmse Mõis
    ID 5900545-1
    39 min
  • 10
    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 Tartu to Palmse

The distance between Tartu, Vihula and Palmse, Vihula is approximately 177.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 232 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tartu to Palmse by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Vihula – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Tartu to Palmse

To check the bus and train schedule from Tartu to Palmse using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tartu) and destination (Palmse), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Tartu to Palmse by bus and train via E34, 39A and 25

To get from Tartu to Palmse in Vihula, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the E34 train from Tartu station to Tamsalu station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 39A bus and finally take the 25 bus from Rakvere Bussijaam station to Palmse Mõis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min. The bus and train schedule from Tartu may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palmse on the Moovit app.

232min
Train - E34E34
Bus - 39A39A
Bus - 2525
Walk to Palmse
Leaves from Tartu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tartu
  • 2
    Train - E34E34
    Wait for train
    E34
    Tallinn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tamsalu
    ID 5990020-1
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tamsalu
    ID 5900780-1
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 39A39A
    Wait for bus
    39A
    Rakvere Bussijaam
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rakvere Bussijaam
    ID 5900624-8
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rakvere Bussijaam
    ID 5900624-4
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Käsmu
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palmse Mõis
    ID 5900545-1
    39 min
  • 10
    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 Tartu to Palmse?

    The fastest way takes 232 minutes, using Train line E34, Bus line 16, Bus line 25.

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

    The alternative route takes 232 minutes, using Train line E34, Bus line 39A, Bus line 25.

  • Is there a direct train between Tartu and Palmse?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from Tartu to Palmse?

    The E34 train line goes from Tallinn station near Tartu in Tartu to Tapa station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Tapa station near Palmse in Vihula.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tartu to Palmse by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Tartu in Tartu and Palmse in Vihula by train and bus is about 3 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Tartu to get to Palmse?

    Get on the E34 train from the Tallinn station near Tartu in Tartu.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Tartu and Palmse?

    Get off the train at the Tapa stop, which is closest to Palmse in Vihula.

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