The average bus between Helsinki and Tapa takes 8h and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helsinki to Tapa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Helsinki and Tapa. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helsinki is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Tapa at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Helsinki to Tapa? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Tapa. However, there are services departing from Helsinki station and arriving at Tapa station via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Helsinki to Tapa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.
Helsinki to Tapa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rakvere bussijaam station.
The distance between Helsinki and Tapa is 116.2 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Õhtu puiestee via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D, Reisisadama D-terminal, Mustakivi, and Rakvere bussijaam in around 6h 14m.