How to get from Tartu to Palmse by bus?

From Tartu to Palmse by bus

To get from Tartu to Palmse in Vihula, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 186 bus from Ilmatsalu station to Tallinna Bussijaam station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 326 bus and finally take the 25 bus from Viitna station to Palmse Mõis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 42 min. The bus schedule from Tartu may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Palmse on the Moovit app.

282min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 186186
Bus - 326326
Bus - 2525
Walk to Palmse
Leaves from Ilmatsalu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilmatsalu
    ID 7820130-1
    1.33 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 186186
    Wait for bus
    186
    Tallinna Bussijaam
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tallinna Bussijaam
    ID 11611-1
    139 min
  • 4
    Bus - 326326
    Wait for bus
    326
    Rakvere Bussijaam
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Viitna
    ID 5900941-1
    55 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Käsmu
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palmse Mõis
    ID 5900545-1
    7 min
  • 8
    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 via 186, 309 and 25

To get from Tartu to Palmse in Vihula, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 186 bus from Ilmatsalu station to Tallinna Bussijaam station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 309 bus and finally take the 25 bus from Viitna station to Palmse Mõis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 42 min. The bus schedule from Tartu may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Palmse on the Moovit app.

282min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 186186
Bus - 309309
Bus - 2525
Walk to Palmse
Leaves from Ilmatsalu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilmatsalu
    ID 7820130-1
    1.33 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 186186
    Wait for bus
    186
    Tallinna Bussijaam
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tallinna Bussijaam
    ID 11611-1
    139 min
  • 4
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Rakvere Bussijaam
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Viitna
    ID 5900941-1
    62 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Käsmu
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palmse Mõis
    ID 5900545-1
    7 min
  • 8
    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 257.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 282 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tartu 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 Tartu to Palmse

To check the bus 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 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 Tartu to Palmse by bus via 186, 309 and 25

To get from Tartu to Palmse in Vihula, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 186 bus from Ilmatsalu station to Tallinna Bussijaam station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 309 bus and finally take the 25 bus from Viitna station to Palmse Mõis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 42 min. The bus schedule from Tartu may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Palmse on the Moovit app.

282min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 186186
Bus - 309309
Bus - 2525
Walk to Palmse
Leaves from Ilmatsalu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilmatsalu
    ID 7820130-1
    1.33 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 186186
    Wait for bus
    186
    Tallinna Bussijaam
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tallinna Bussijaam
    ID 11611-1
    139 min
  • 4
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Rakvere Bussijaam
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Viitna
    ID 5900941-1
    62 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Käsmu
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palmse Mõis
    ID 5900545-1
    7 min
  • 8
    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 282 minutes, using Bus line 186, Bus line 326, Bus line 25.

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

    The alternative route takes 282 minutes, using Bus line 186, Bus line 309, Bus line 25.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tartu and Palmse?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tartu to Palmse?

    The 186 bus line goes from Ilmatsalu station near Tartu in Tartu to Tallinna Bussijaam station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tallinna Bussijaam station near Palmse in Vihula.

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

    The total travel time between Tartu in Tartu and Palmse in Vihula by bus is about 4 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the 186 bus from the Ilmatsalu stop near Tartu in Tartu.

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

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

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