How to travel from Rakvere to Pärnu, Estonia

The distance between Rakvere and Pärnu is around 177km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Pärnu bussijaam.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

PRESTO osaühing

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Drive

Drive to Pärnu.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance177km (110 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rakvere and Pärnu

There are several options for getting from Rakvere to Pärnu by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).

The distance between Rakvere and Pärnu is around 177km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 70km (43 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Rakvere and Pärnu by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rakvere to Pärnu is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Rakvere and Pärnu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rakvere and Pärnu. We recommend that you drive to Pärnu. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rakvere and Pärnu. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rakvere and Pärnu with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 45m.

PRESTO osaühing, MK Reis-X OÜ, SEBE, Go Bus AS, Lux Express, osaühing Tulisilm, Ekspress-Auto L, Aktsiaselts MK Autobuss, Estonian Lines OÜ, Taisto Express OÜ, Ecolines and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rakvere and Pärnu. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 45m 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 Pärnu. We recommend that you take the bus to Pärnu bussijaam. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Pärnu is Tallinn Airport (TLL) (TLL) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Pärnu.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rakvere and Pärnu. The distance is around 177km (110 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rakvere to Pärnu is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rakvere and Pärnu

Transport options from Rakvere to Pärnu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
2h 45m
€14($14)
twice daily180km (112 miles)
Bus via Tallinna bussijaam3h 15m
€14($14)
5 times a day228km (141 miles)
Bus to Papiniidu3h 25m
€16($16)
once daily186km (116 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€20($20)
on demand177km (110 miles)

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Airports near Pärnu

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

TLL
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Pärnu
URE
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Pärnu