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How to get from Tallinn to Tapa by bus?

From Tallinn to Tapa by bus

To get from Tallinn to Tapa in Estonia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 121 bus from Balti Jaam 1 (Train Station) station to Mõigu station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 184 bus and finally take the 39A bus from Mäo 2 (Rakvere Suund) station to Tapa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 46 min. The bus schedule from Tallinn may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tapa on the Moovit app.

226min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 121121
Bus - 184184
Bus - 39A39A
Walk to Tapa
Leaves from Balti Jaam 1 (Train Station)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balti Jaam 1 (Train Station)
    ID 21105-1
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 121121
    Wait for bus
    121
    Balti Jaam (Train Station)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mõigu
    ID 23152-1
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 184184
    Wait for bus
    184
    Võru Bussijaam
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mäo 4 (Tartu Suund)
    ID 5100296-4
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mäo 2 (Rakvere Suund)
    ID 5100653-2
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 39A39A
    Wait for bus
    39A
    Tapa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tapa
    ID 5900782-1
    67 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tapa
    Walk to
    Tapa
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Tallinn to Tapa by bus via 2, 184 and 39A

To get from Tallinn to Tapa in Estonia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Balti Jaam (Train Station) station to Lennujaam (Airport) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 184 bus and finally take the 39A bus from Mäo 2 (Rakvere Suund) station to Tapa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min. The bus schedule from Tallinn may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tapa on the Moovit app.

225min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 184184
Bus - 39A39A
Walk to Tapa
Leaves from Balti Jaam (Train Station)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balti Jaam (Train Station)
    ID 21102-1
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Mõigu
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lennujaam (Airport)
    ID 13514-1
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lennujaam (Airport)
    ID 13515-1
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 184184
    Wait for bus
    184
    Võru Bussijaam
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mäo 4 (Tartu Suund)
    ID 5100296-4
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mäo 2 (Rakvere Suund)
    ID 5100653-2
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 39A39A
    Wait for bus
    39A
    Tapa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tapa
    ID 5900782-1
    67 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tapa
    Walk to
    Tapa
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tallinn to Tapa

The distance between Tallinn, Estonia and Tapa, Estonia is approximately 138.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 226 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tallinn to Tapa by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Estonia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Tallinn to Tapa

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

Alternative route from Tallinn to Tapa by bus via 2, 184 and 39A

To get from Tallinn to Tapa in Estonia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Balti Jaam (Train Station) station to Lennujaam (Airport) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 184 bus and finally take the 39A bus from Mäo 2 (Rakvere Suund) station to Tapa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min. The bus schedule from Tallinn may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tapa on the Moovit app.

225min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 184184
Bus - 39A39A
Walk to Tapa
Leaves from Balti Jaam (Train Station)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balti Jaam (Train Station)
    ID 21102-1
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Mõigu
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lennujaam (Airport)
    ID 13514-1
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lennujaam (Airport)
    ID 13515-1
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 184184
    Wait for bus
    184
    Võru Bussijaam
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mäo 4 (Tartu Suund)
    ID 5100296-4
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mäo 2 (Rakvere Suund)
    ID 5100653-2
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 39A39A
    Wait for bus
    39A
    Tapa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tapa
    ID 5900782-1
    67 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tapa
    Walk to
    Tapa
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tallinn to Tapa?

    The fastest way takes 226 minutes, using Bus line 121, Bus line 184, Bus line 39A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tallinn to Tapa?

    The alternative route takes 225 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 184, Bus line 39A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tallinn and Tapa?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tallinn to Tapa?

    The 121 bus line goes from Balti Jaam 1 (Train Station) station near Tallinn in Tallinn to Balti Jaam (Train Station) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Balti Jaam (Train Station) station near Tapa in Estonia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tallinn to Tapa by bus?

    The total travel time between Tallinn in Tallinn and Tapa in Estonia by bus is about 3 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tallinn to get to Tapa?

    Get on the 121 bus from the Balti Jaam 1 (Train Station) stop near Tallinn in Tallinn.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Tallinn and Tapa?

    Get off the bus at the Balti Jaam (Train Station) stop, which is closest to Tapa in Estonia.