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

From Tartu to Rapla by bus and train

To get from Tartu to Rapla in Estonia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 145 bus from Tartu Bussijaam station to Kesklinna Kool station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 bus and finally take the RE23 train from Viljandi station to Rapla station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Tartu may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rapla on the Moovit app.

213min
Bus - 145145
Bus - 99
Train - RE23RE23
Walk to Rapla
Leaves from Tartu Bussijaam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tartu
  • 2
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Pärnu Bussijaam
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kesklinna Kool
    ID 8400445-1
    68 min
  • 4
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Kirikumõis
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Raudteejaam
    ID 8400752-1
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Viljandi
    ID 8490005-1
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - RE23RE23
    Wait for train
    RE23
    Tallinn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rapla
    ID 7090018-1
    75 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rapla
    Walk to
    Rapla
    3.45 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tartu to Rapla

The distance between Tartu, Estonia and Rapla, Estonia is approximately 179.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tartu to Rapla by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Estonia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Tartu to Rapla

To check the bus and train schedule from Tartu to Rapla using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tartu) and destination (Rapla), 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tartu to Rapla?

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 145, Bus line 9, Train line RE23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tartu and Rapla in Estonia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tartu to Rapla in Estonia?

    The 145 bus line goes from Pärnu Bussijaam station near Tartu to Kesklinna Kool station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Kesklinna Kool station near Rapla in Estonia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tartu to Rapla in Estonia by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Tartu and Rapla in Estonia by bus and train is about 3 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tartu to get to Rapla in Estonia?

    Get on the 145 bus from the Pärnu Bussijaam stop near Tartu in Estonia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Tartu and Rapla in Estonia?

    Get off the bus at the Kesklinna Kool station, which is closest to Rapla in Estonia.

  • When is the first bus from Tartu to Rapla in Estonia?

    The first bus from Tartu to Rapla in Estonia is Rapla - Türi - Paide - Põltsamaa - Tartu. It leaves the Tartu Bussijaam stop at 12:30 PM.

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