How to travel from Rakvere to Viljandi, Estonia

The distance between Rakvere and Viljandi is around 134km (83 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Paide bussijaam 6 and then to Viljandi bussijaam.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Tallinn and then to Viljandi.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Elron

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Drive

Drive to Viljandi.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance134km (83 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rakvere and Viljandi

There are several options for getting from Rakvere to Viljandi by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €25 ($25).

The distance between Rakvere and Viljandi is around 134km (83 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (73 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Rakvere and Viljandi by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rakvere to Viljandi is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €25 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Rakvere and Viljandi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rakvere and Viljandi. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rakvere to Viljandi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tallinn. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Elron run train services between Rakvere and Viljandi. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rakvere and Viljandi. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rakvere to Viljandi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paide bussijaam 6. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

MK Reis-X OÜ, PRESTO osaühing, SEBE, Aktsiaselts Hansa Bussiliinid, Lux Express and Taisto Express OÜ run regular bus services between Rakvere and Viljandi. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 35m 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 Viljandi. We recommend that you take the bus to Paide bussijaam 6 and then to Viljandi bussijaam. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Viljandi is Tallinn Airport (TLL) (TLL) which is approximately 125km (78 miles) from Viljandi.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rakvere and Viljandi. The distance is around 134km (83 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rakvere to Viljandi is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €7 ($7).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rakvere and Viljandi

Transport options from Rakvere to Viljandi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 35m
€7($7)
once daily158km (98 miles)
Bus via Vändra3h 45m
€10($10)
once daily192km (120 miles)
Train
3h 25m
€12($12)
5 times a day251km (156 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
€25($25)
on demand134km (83 miles)

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Airports near Viljandi

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

TLL
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Viljandi
URE
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Viljandi