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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Riga to Tallinn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
4 h
Average
4 h 16 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
280 km
Of the 25 buses that leave Riga for Tallinn every day 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 173 miles (279 km) | |
Average bus duration | 4 h 20 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $8 (€7) | |
Bus frequency | 17 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there are 16 direct buses a day | |
Bus providers | Lux Express, Flixbus, Ecolines, Infobus or TOKS |
Buses from Riga to Tallinn cover the 173 miles (279 km) long trip taking on average 4 h 20 min with our travel partners like Lux Express, Flixbus, Ecolines, Infobus or TOKS. Normally, there are 17 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $8 (€7), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $5 (€4). Travelers depart most frequently from Riga, Prāgas Iela and arrive in Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Lõikuse (Vana-Pääsküla).
For as little as $5 (€4) you can travel by bus to Tallinn from Riga with FlixBus and Ecolines. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
Omio helps you find the perfect Riga - Tallinn bus with Ecolines. Whether you are searching for the fastest, earliest or cheapest bus to Tallinn from Riga, Omio shows you Ecolines current bus schedules, tickets, prices and other travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities onboard) to help you find the best bus ticket for your upcoming Riga to Tallinn journey. You can expect to travel around 173 miles (279 km) to Tallinn from Riga on a bus with Ecolines. Once you are ready, buy your one-way Ecolines tickets between Riga and Tallinn starting as low as $9 (€8) if you book in advance. If you use the Omio app to book your ticket, you can check straight away to see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when traveling by bus instead of purchasing tickets at the bus station in person. So, book your tickets with ease and comfort online and enjoy a smooth journey with Ecolines!
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Bus information from Riga to Tallinn with FlixBus:
Buses in Europe are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international routes. Buses from Riga to Tallinn depart approximately 30-45 times per day and the journey takes between 3:50 h and 4:45 h depending on the service chosen. All Riga to Tallinn buses are operated by Infobus or Ecolines.
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Average prices for buses from Riga to Tallinn when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
---|---|
Same Day |
€50 |
1 Day in Advance |
€50 |
1 Week in Advance |
€35 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€25 |
1 Month in Advance |
€21 |
3 Months in Advance |
€20 |
Riga to Tallinn Buses: General Information
While buses are slower than both flights and trains, they are also significantly cheaper. Travelers should book Riga to Tallinn buses as far in advance as possible in order to find the best deal.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Riga to Tallinn buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:
Travel between Riga, Latvia and Tallinn, Estonia by bus is: Unrestricted.
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Latvia
Conditions of entry:
When traveling in Estonia, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
The information above was last checked on 1/24/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus between Riga and Tallinn before traveling.
The current restriction level for your return trip by bus from Tallinn to Riga is: Unrestricted
Reentry to Latvia is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Estonia
What are the requirements?
The government of Latvia has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 1/24/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your bus to Riga from Tallinn here.
Some of the Riga bus stations to Tallinn you can start your journey from include Riga, Prāgas Iela, Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta and Rīga, Prāmju Osta. Similarly, some of the arrival bus stations in Tallinn include Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Lõikuse (Vana-Pääsküla), Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam and Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Riga, Prāgas Iela and arriving in Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Lõikuse (Vana-Pääsküla).
Passengers board their bus most frequently from Riga, Prāgas Iela and travel around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from the city center to this bus station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Lõikuse (Vana-Pääsküla) and need to travel approximately 7.9 miles (12.7 km) from the bus station to the city center in Tallinn.
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