What is the cheapest way to get from Rapla to Tartu?

The cheapest way to get from Rapla to Tartu is to bus which costs €8 - €12 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rapla to Tartu is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €24 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Rapla and Tartu?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tutimäe and arriving at Tartu bussijaam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Rapla and Tartu?

No, there is no direct train from Rapla to Tartu. However, there are services departing from Rapla and arriving at Tartu via Tallinn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Rapla to Tartu?

The distance between Rapla and Tartu is 171 km. The road distance is 150.7 km.

How do I travel from Rapla to Tartu without a car?

The best way to get from Rapla to Tartu without a car is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs €8 - €12.

How long does it take to get from Rapla to Tartu?

The bus from Tutimäe to Tartu bussijaam takes 2h 48m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Rapla to Tartu bus from?

Rapla to Tartu bus services, operated by MK Reis-X OÜ, depart from Tutimäe station.

Where do I catch the Rapla to Tartu train from?

Rapla to Tartu train services, operated by Elron, depart from Rapla station.

Train or bus from Rapla to Tartu?

The best way to get from Rapla to Tartu is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs €8 - €12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €11 - €24 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Rapla to Tartu bus arrive?

Rapla to Tartu bus services, operated by MK Reis-X OÜ, arrive at Tartu bussijaam station.

Where does the Rapla to Tartu train arrive?

Rapla to Tartu train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Tallinn station.

Can I drive from Rapla to Tartu?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapla to Tartu is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Rapla to Tartu.

Where can I stay near Tartu?

There are 403+ hotels available in Tartu.

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Tutimäe to Tartu bussijaambus 153
2h 48m
€8–12
Train
1. Take the train from Rapla to Tallinntrain R21 / ...
2. Take the train from Tallinn to Tartutrain E35 / ...
4h 32m
€12–24
Drive 150.7 km
1. Drive from Rapla to Tartucar 150.7 km
2h 15m
€25–35

Rapla to Tartu by bus

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 170.9 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Rapla, Estonia and Tartu, Estonia?

MK Reis-X OÜ operates a bus from Tutimäe to Tartu bussijaam once daily. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rapla to Tartu via Tallinn in around 4h 32m.

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