Lux Express to launch an additional Rakvere–Tallinn bus route from March 1
Starting from March 1, Lux Express will operate a morning bus from Rakvere to Tallinn at 07:15 and an evening bus from Tallinn to Rakvere at 18:15. This will increase the frequency of bus services, allowing passengers to travel from Rakvere to Tallinn four times a day and from Tallinn to Rakvere five times a day.
"With the new departure times, we want to offer the people of Rakvere an additional convenient option to travel to Tallinn in the morning and back in the evening," said Ingmar Roos, Board Member of Lux Express Estonia AS. "We also aim to bring the bus service as close to people’s homes as possible. If a ticket is purchased in advance, the morning bus will stop not only at Rakvere bus station but also at the Teatri bus stop in Rakvere and the Aiandi bus stop near Põhjakeskus. Passengers can also get off at these same stops on the evening trip," Roos explained.
The launch of additional bus routes is made possible by the arrival of the first brand-new Scania Irizar I6S Efficient coaches in Estonia. "In total, we have ordered 10 new buses for this year, which will arrive in Estonia no later than early summer. These will allow us to both replace older buses and open new routes," said Ingmar Roos.
Another factor influencing the introduction of new routes is the railway renovation project starting this year, which includes the electrification of the railway section between Tapa and Rakvere. "This means that passengers who are used to traveling by train will need to switch to buses temporarily. To ease this inconvenience, the new departure times will offer Rakvere residents a comfortable and fast alternative to reach Tallinn via the four-lane highway," Roos added.
New Departure Times from March 1:
From Rakvere to Tallinn: 07:15, 12:30, 16:00, 21:30
From Tallinn to Rakvere: 08:15, 10:15, 14:00, 16:00, 18:15
Travel time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Bus tickets can be purchased in advance from the luxexpress.eu website and mobile app, Tpilet.ee, as well as at the Rakvere and Tallinn bus stations. If seats are available, tickets can also be bought from the bus driver. Ticket prices for the Rakvere–Tallinn route start at €7 when booked in advance. Additionally, various travel discounts apply – seniors (60+) and children up to 16 years old receive up to 40% off, while young passengers (up to 26 years old) receive a 26% discount. Lux Express passengers can enjoy free WiFi and entertainment systems. Each seat is equipped with a personal media screen, and buses also feature air conditioning, a restroom, spacious seating, and power outlets for charging devices, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable journey.