- Must visit
Latvian National Museum of Art
Latvia’s main art museum, housing major Baltic and Latvian collections in a landmark historic building.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h
Buses per day
58
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Riga will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 58 buses that leave Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport for Riga on Sun, Jun 21, 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 278 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




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14|17028e>v121Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $32.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price | $22 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Riga:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Riga costing on average $22 (€18).
A bus is $126 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Riga costing on average $139 (€114).
Other travel options to Riga take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
Train takes on average 6h 15m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $63 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50 (€41). The journey takes 4h 28m versus 4h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Lux Express, Ecolines.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:22AM | Duration 4h22 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 07:38AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 7h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:22PM | Duration 4h22 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:22PM | Duration 4h22 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 4h22 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:22PM | Duration 4h22 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 03:38PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 6h32 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Lux Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Riga buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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EL-20|17028e>v121 | 10:30 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 2:30 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|17028e>v121 | 10:30 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h17 | 2:47 AM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|17028e>v121 | 10:30 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h20 | 2:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
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949|17028e>v121 | 6:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 10:22 AM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
949|17028e>v121 | 6:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 10:00 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
949|17028e>v121 | 6:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h30 | 10:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 10:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|17028e>v121 | 7:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 11:22 AM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|17028e>v121 | 7:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h35 | 11:35 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|17028e>v121 | 7:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 11:00 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
129|6524e>v121 · 385/24|6524e>v121 | 7:05 AM Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park) | 8h00 | 3:05 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
121/156|6524e>v121 · 385/24|6524e>v121 | 7:35 AM Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park) | 7h30 | 3:05 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
14|17028e>v121 | 8:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h35 | 12:35 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|17028e>v121 | 8:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 12:22 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 12:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|17028e>v121 | 8:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 12:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
129|6524e>v121 · 385/24|6524e>v121 | 8:05 AM Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park) | 7h00 | 3:05 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
129|6558e>v121 · 385/24|6558e>v121 | 8:10 AM Tallinn, Mõigu | 6h55 | 3:05 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
14|17028e>v121 | 9:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h35 | 1:35 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|17028e>v121 | 9:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 1:22 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|17028e>v121 | 9:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 1:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
119|6524e>v121 · 145|6524e>v121 · 14|6524e>v121 | 9:05 AM Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park) | 9h30 | 6:35 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
211/949|17028e>v121 | 10:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h35 | 2:35 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
211/949|17028e>v121 | 10:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h08 | 2:08 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
211/949|17028e>v121 | 10:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h30 | 2:30 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
129|6524e>v121 · 145|6524e>v121 · 14|6524e>v121 | 10:05 AM Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park) | 8h30 | 6:35 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
14|17028e>v121 | 11:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 3:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|17028e>v121 | 11:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h35 | 3:35 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|17028e>v121 | 11:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 3:22 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|17028e>v121 | 11:45 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h02 | 3:47 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|17028e>v121 | 11:45 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 4:07 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|17028e>v121 | 11:45 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h30 | 4:15 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|17028e>v121 | 12:30 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h45 | 5:15 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|17028e>v121 | 12:30 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h18 | 4:48 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|17028e>v121 | 12:30 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h40 | 5:10 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h40 | 5:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
129|6524e>v121 · 915/25|6524e>v121 | 1:05 PM Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park) | 9h05 | 10:10 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
129|6524e>v121 · 145|6524e>v121 · EL-20|6524e>v121 | 1:05 PM Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park) | 9h25 | 10:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
173/193|6524e>v121 · 915/25|6524e>v121 | 1:35 PM Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park) | 8h35 | 10:10 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
173/193|6524e>v121 · 145|6524e>v121 · EL-20|6524e>v121 | 1:35 PM Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park) | 8h55 | 10:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
14|17028e>v121 | 2:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h35 | 6:35 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|17028e>v121 | 2:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 6:22 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|17028e>v121 | 2:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 6:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
129|6524e>v121 · 915/25|6524e>v121 | 2:05 PM Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park) | 8h05 | 10:10 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
129|6524e>v121 · 145|6524e>v121 · EL-20|6524e>v121 | 2:05 PM Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park) | 8h25 | 10:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2 transfers | |
177|6524e>v121 · 915/25|6524e>v121 | 2:35 PM Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park) | 7h35 | 10:10 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
14|17028e>v121 | 3:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 7:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|17028e>v121 | 3:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h35 | 7:35 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|17028e>v121 | 3:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 7:22 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
124|6524e>v121 · 915/25|6524e>v121 | 3:05 PM Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park) | 7h05 | 10:10 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
124|6558e>v121 · 915/25|6558e>v121 | 3:10 PM Tallinn, Mõigu | 7h00 | 10:10 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
160/157|6524e>v121 · 915/25|6524e>v121 | 3:35 PM Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park) | 6h35 | 10:10 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
160/157|6558e>v121 · 915/25|6558e>v121 | 3:38 PM Tallinn, Mõigu | 6h32 | 10:10 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 transfer | |
14|17028e>v121 | 4:25 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h35 | 9:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|17028e>v121 | 4:25 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h10 | 8:35 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|17028e>v121 | 4:25 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h30 | 8:55 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h20 | 9:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|17028e>v121 | 6:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h30 | 10:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport to Riga run on average 47 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:30, the last at 15:00. The fastest bus covers the 172 miles (278 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 47 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 3:30 AM |
Last bus 3:00 PM |
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Latvia’s main art museum, housing major Baltic and Latvian collections in a landmark historic building.
Important museum documenting Latvia under Soviet and Nazi occupation through exhibits, testimonies, and archives.
Fine arts museum in a grand Venetian-style former stock exchange, known for European and Asian art collections.
Riga’s historic center with cobbled lanes, medieval squares, churches, and the city’s densest concentration of landmarks.
The city’s most famous Art Nouveau street, especially popular for architecture walks and social media photography.
One of the main public squares in Old Riga, framed by historic buildings and anchored by Riga Cathedral.
Grey peas cooked and served with fried bacon and onions, one of Latvia’s most iconic traditional dishes, especially common in winter and at festive meals.
A traditional Latvian pie with rye pastry filled with potato and carrot, protected as a traditional specialty and strongly associated with western Latvia.
Cold pink soup made with beetroot, kefir, cucumber, herbs, and usually egg, very popular in summer across Riga and Latvia.
One of Riga’s best-known fine dining restaurants, celebrated for refined cuisine, elegant service, and long-standing international reputation.
A famous cellar tavern known for Latvian food, local beer, live folk music, and an authentic rustic setting.
A popular modern Latvian restaurant serving updated national dishes in a cozy, central setting with strong local identity.
Generally moderate by European standards. Old Town dining costs more, while local cafes and transit stay fairly affordable.
Service is usually included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small tips for taxis are optional; tipping in cafes is not expected.
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