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Compare train and bus for Tallinn to Rakvere
Omio 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 ferry costs an average of $157.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 45m Average total duration 18h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Tallinn to Rakvere:
A bus is $147 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Tallinn to Rakvere costing on average $157.
Other travel options to Rakvere take longer:
Ferry takes on average 19h 45m.
Tickets start at around $10 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11. 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Tallinn to Rakvere
How to get from Tallinn to Rakvere by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tallinn to Rakvere is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
313|v1e>v7e5:23 PM1h08Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K)6:31 PMAiand$111One-way0 transfers
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313|v1e>v7e5:23 PM1h08Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K)6:31 PMAiand$111One-way0 transfers
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313|v1e>v7e5:23 PM1h08Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K)6:31 PMAiand$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
346|v1e>v7e8:08 AM1h09Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K)9:17 AMRakvere, Teater (Politseijaoskond)$111One-way0 transfers
346|v1e>v7e8:08 AM1h10Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K)9:18 AMRakvere, Lai / Tallinna$111One-way0 transfers
313|v1e>v7e5:23 PM1h12Tallinn, Mustakivi (Circle K)6:35 PMRakvere, Teater (Politseijaoskond)$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tallinn to Rakvere:
A bus is $147 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Tallinn to Rakvere costing on average $157.
Other travel options to Rakvere take longer:
Ferry takes on average 19h 45m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tallinn and Rakvere as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Tallinn, Bussijaam and arrive in Rakvere, Bus Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Tallinn (Terminal D) and arrive in West Terminal 2.
- Travel with Tallink Silja, VIKING LINE to go to Rakvere by ferry.
- Travel with Lux Express to go to Rakvere by bus.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Tallink Silja, VIKING LINE.
- 22 direct buses per day with Lux Express.
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