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Rakvere Citizen's Home Museum
Town museum in a historic building presenting Rakvere’s development, daily life, and regional stories. A practical starting point for understanding the city.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$10
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$11
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 8 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 9 m
Buses on Sep 20
28
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tallinn to Rakvere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tallinn to Rakvere will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 28 buses from Tallinn to Rakvere, including 28 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 91 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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346|v1e>v7eOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tallinn to Rakvere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tallinn to Rakvere:
A bus is $151 (€123) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Tallinn to Rakvere costing on average $162 (€132).
Other travel options to Rakvere take longer:
Ferry takes on average 18h 45m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€9) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 1h 16m versus 1h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Lux Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 08:08AM | Arrival Time 09:17AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 12:08PM | Arrival Time 01:17PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:17PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 02:08PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 03:23PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 04:08PM | Arrival Time 05:18PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:31PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 04:23PM | Arrival Time 05:31PM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 05:23PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Tallinn to Rakvere buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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346|v1e>v7e | 2:08 PM Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K) | 1h17 | 3:25 PM Rakvere, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
346|v1e>v7e | 2:08 PM Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K) | 1h10 | 3:18 PM Rakvere, Lai / Tallinna | 0 transfersDirect | |
346|v1e>v7e | 2:08 PM Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K) | 1h09 | 3:17 PM Rakvere, Teater (Politseijaoskond) | 0 transfersDirect | |
346|v1e>v7e | 4:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 1h18 | 5:18 PM Rakvere, Lai / Tallinna | 0 transfersDirect | |
346|v1e>v7e | 4:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 1h25 | 5:25 PM Rakvere, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
346|v1e>v7e | 4:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 1h17 | 5:17 PM Rakvere, Teater (Politseijaoskond) | 0 transfersDirect | |
346|v1e>v7e | 4:08 PM Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K) | 1h17 | 5:25 PM Rakvere, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
346|v1e>v7e | 4:08 PM Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K) | 1h10 | 5:18 PM Rakvere, Lai / Tallinna | 0 transfersDirect | |
346|v1e>v7e | 4:08 PM Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K) | 1h09 | 5:17 PM Rakvere, Teater (Politseijaoskond) | 0 transfersDirect | |
313|v1e>v7e | 5:15 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 1h25 | 6:40 PM Rakvere, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
313|v1e>v7e | 5:15 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 1h16 | 6:31 PM Aiand | 0 transfersDirect | |
313|v1e>v7e | 5:15 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 1h30 | 6:45 PM Rakvere, Raudteejaam | 0 transfersDirect | |
313|v1e>v7e | 5:15 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 1h21 | 6:36 PM Rakvere, Lai / Tallinna | 0 transfersDirect | |
313|v1e>v7e | 5:15 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 1h20 | 6:35 PM Rakvere, Teater (Politseijaoskond) | 0 transfersDirect | |
313|v1e>v7e | 5:23 PM Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K) | 1h22 | 6:45 PM Rakvere, Raudteejaam | 0 transfersDirect | |
313|v1e>v7e | 5:23 PM Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K) | 1h12 | 6:35 PM Rakvere, Teater (Politseijaoskond) | 0 transfersDirect | |
313|v1e>v7e | 5:23 PM Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K) | 1h17 | 6:40 PM Rakvere, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
313|v1e>v7e | 5:23 PM Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K) | 1h08 | 6:31 PM Aiand | 0 transfersDirect | |
313|v1e>v7e | 5:23 PM Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K) | 1h13 | 6:36 PM Rakvere, Lai / Tallinna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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346|v1e>v7e | 8:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 1h17 | 9:17 AM Rakvere, Teater (Politseijaoskond) | 0 transfersDirect | |
346|v1e>v7e | 8:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 1h25 | 9:25 AM Rakvere, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
346|v1e>v7e | 8:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 1h18 | 9:18 AM Rakvere, Lai / Tallinna | 0 transfersDirect | |
346|v1e>v7e | 8:08 AM Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K) | 1h17 | 9:25 AM Rakvere, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
346|v1e>v7e | 8:08 AM Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K) | 1h09 | 9:17 AM Rakvere, Teater (Politseijaoskond) | 0 transfersDirect | |
346|v1e>v7e | 8:08 AM Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K) | 1h10 | 9:18 AM Rakvere, Lai / Tallinna | 0 transfersDirect | |
346|v1e>v7e | 2:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 1h25 | 3:25 PM Rakvere, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
346|v1e>v7e | 2:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 1h18 | 3:18 PM Rakvere, Lai / Tallinna | 0 transfersDirect | |
346|v1e>v7e | 2:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 1h17 | 3:17 PM Rakvere, Teater (Politseijaoskond) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Tallinn to Rakvere run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:15, the last at 21:33. The fastest bus covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 1h 4m |
First bus 7:15 AM |
Last bus 9:33 PM |
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Discover the best of Rakvere — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rakvere trip today.
Town museum in a historic building presenting Rakvere’s development, daily life, and regional stories. A practical starting point for understanding the city.
Museum in the police headquarters introducing Estonian policing through equipment, documents, and interactive displays. Especially engaging for families and teens.
Small gallery and exhibition space hosting contemporary art shows and local cultural events. Good for visitors seeking current creative life beyond medieval heritage.
Scenic hill park by the castle with walking paths, open views, and event spaces. One of the best areas for an easy stroll and city panoramas.
Central square framed by civic buildings, shops, and public art. A useful orientation point and pleasant place to pause while exploring the old core.
Main pedestrian-friendly street linking key sights, shops, and historic buildings. A simple way to experience central Rakvere on foot.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tallinn to Rakvere by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rakvere, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Tallinn to Rakvere buses use the Tallinn, Bussijaam to Rakvere, Teater (Politseijaoskond) station pair, with some services arriving at Rakvere, Bussijaam. Use this guide to compare Tallinn and Rakvere bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Tallinn, Bussijaam is 1 km from Tallinn city centre. Public transport options include:
Tallinn, Bussijaam has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station), Coffee Shop (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Tallinn, Bussijaam.
Available at Tallinn, Bussijaam: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tallinn, Bussijaam: Elevators, ramps.
Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K) is 6 km from Tallinn city centre. Public transport options include:
Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K). ATMs are available at Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K).
Ticket office support is available at Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K).
Available at Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K): Basic accessibility features available.
Rakvere, Bussijaam has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Rakvere, Bussijaam. ATMs are available at Rakvere, Bussijaam.
Ticket office support is available at Rakvere, Bussijaam.
Available at Rakvere, Bussijaam: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rakvere, Bussijaam: The station is accessible for disabled passengers.
Rakvere, Teater (Politseijaoskond) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Rakvere, Teater (Politseijaoskond). ATMs are available at Rakvere, Teater (Politseijaoskond).
Ticket office support is available at Rakvere, Teater (Politseijaoskond).
Available at Rakvere, Teater (Politseijaoskond): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rakvere, Teater (Politseijaoskond): Accessible for disabled passengers.
Rakvere, Lai / Tallinna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Rakvere, Lai / Tallinna. ATMs are available at Rakvere, Lai / Tallinna.
Ticket office support is available at Rakvere, Lai / Tallinna.
Available at Rakvere, Lai / Tallinna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rakvere, Lai / Tallinna: Basic accessibility is provided for boarding.
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