How to travel from Rakvere to Hiiumaa, Estonia

The distance between Rakvere and Hiiumaa is around 226km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rakvere to Hiiumaa by bus, car, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HiiumaaRakvere if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Ülemiste then fly from Tallinn Airport to Kardla Airport.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time30min
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Tallinna bussijaam and then to Kärdla bussijaam.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Lux Express

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1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Rohuküla then take a ferry to Hiiumaa.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rakvere and Hiiumaa

There are several options for getting from Rakvere to Hiiumaa by bus, car, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Rakvere and Hiiumaa is around 226km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (133 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Rakvere and Hiiumaa by bus.

The quickest way to get from Rakvere to Hiiumaa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Rakvere and Hiiumaa is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rakvere and Hiiumaa. We recommend that you take the train to Ülemiste then fly from Tallinn Airport to Kardla Airport. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rakvere and Hiiumaa. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rakvere to Hiiumaa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tallinna bussijaam. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

osaühing Tulisilm, Lux Express, Go Bus AS, Estonian Lines OÜ, Ekspress-Auto L, Aktsiaselts MK Autobuss and MK Reis-X OÜ run regular bus services between Rakvere and Hiiumaa. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rakvere to Hiiumaa. We recommend that you take the train to Ülemiste then fly from Tallinn Airport to Kardla Airport. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Hiiumaa is Kuressaare Airport (URE) (URE) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Hiiumaa.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Rakvere to Hiiumaa. We recommend that you take the bus to Tallinna bussijaam and then to Kärdla bussijaam. instead which will take 5h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rakvere to Hiiumaa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

How do I get from Rakvere to Hiiumaa

Compare travel optionsbetween Rakvere and Hiiumaa

Transport options from Rakvere to Hiiumaa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
1h 50m
€45($45)
twice daily226km (140 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
€9($9)
twice daily260km (162 miles)
Bus via Tallinna bussijaam5h 40m
€15($15)
once a week258km (160 miles)
Car and Ferry
4h 10m
€44($44)
hourly258km (160 miles)

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Airports near Hiiumaa

The following major airports near Hiiumaa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Estonia and internationally.

URE
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Hiiumaa
TLL
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
133km (82 miles) from Hiiumaa