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Cheap bus tickets from Tallinn to Riga

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Cheapest

€16

Average

€20

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tallinn to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

04:00PM4h25

Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam

08:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

€161One-way

0 transfers

11:20AM4h05

Tallinn

03:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

€181One-way

0 transfers

06:00PM4h25

Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam

10:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

€181One-way

0 transfers

10:20AM4h05

Tallinn

02:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

€211One-way

0 transfers

09:20AM4h05

Tallinn

01:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

€261One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from Tallinn to Riga

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, October 5

Ecolines

06:30AM4h25

Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam

10:55AMRiga, Prāgas Iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

07:00AM4h25

Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam

11:25AMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

07:20AM4h05

Tallinn

11:25AMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

08:00AM4h25

Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam

12:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Ecolines

08:00AM4h25

Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam

12:25PMRiga, Prāgas Iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

08:20AM4h05

Tallinn

12:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

09:00AM4h25

Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam

01:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

09:20AM4h05

Tallinn

01:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

10:00AM4h25

Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam

02:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

10:20AM4h05

Tallinn

02:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

11:00AM4h25

Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam

03:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

11:20AM4h05

Tallinn

03:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

12:30PM4h25

Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam

04:55PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

12:50PM4h05

Tallinn

04:55PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Ecolines

01:00PM4h40

Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam

05:40PMRiga, Prāgas Iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

02:00PM4h25

Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam

06:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

02:20PM4h05

Tallinn

06:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

03:00PM4h25

Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam

07:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

03:20PM4h05

Tallinn

07:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

04:00PM4h25

Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam

08:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

04:20PM4h05

Tallinn

08:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

05:00PM4h25

Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam

09:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

05:20PM4h05

Tallinn

09:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

06:00PM4h25

Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam

10:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

06:20PM4h05

Tallinn

10:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

10:30PM4h20

Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam

02:50AMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

Lux Express

10:50PM4h00

Tallinn

02:50AMRīga, Prāgas iela

0 transfers

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Bus times from Tallinn to Riga

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Fastest Journey

4 h

Average

4 h 4 m

Buses per day

Distance

280 km

Of the 5 buses that leave Tallinn for Riga every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

10:50PM4h00

Tallinn

02:50AMRīga, Prāgas iela

€231One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

05:20PM4h05

Tallinn

09:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

€141One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

12:50PM4h05

Tallinn

04:55PMRīga, Prāgas iela

€231One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

09:20AM4h05

Tallinn

01:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

€231One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

02:20PM4h05

Tallinn

06:25PMRīga, Prāgas iela

€141One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Tallinn to Riga

	Distance	173 miles (279 km)
	Average bus duration	4 h 5 min
	Average bus ticket price	$12 (€10)
	Bus frequency	14 a day
	Direct bus	Yes, there are 14 direct buses a day
	Bus companies	TOKS, Lux Express, Ecolines or Flixbus

Buses from Tallinn to Riga cover the 173 miles (279 km) long trip taking on average 4 h 5 min with our travel partners like TOKS, Lux Express, Ecolines or Flixbus. Normally, there are 14 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $6 (€5), but the average price of bus tickets is $12 (€10). Travelers depart most frequently from Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park) and arrive in Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.

Bus providers: Ecolines and FlixBus from Tallinn to Riga

Buy your official Ecolines and FlixBus bus tickets from Tallinn to Riga from $6 (€5) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Tallinn to Riga bus information:

Average Duration: 4 h 24 min
Cheapest Price: $11
FlixBus frequency: 4 a day

Buses from Tallinn to Riga

Traveling by bus offers a convenient and enjoyable way to travel between the capitals of Estonia and Latvia. There will be 15 buses from Tallinn to Riga, seven days a week, all year-round. The journey time isn't especially long, ranging from four hours 20 minutes to four hours 30 minutes.

Which bus companies travel from Tallinn to Riga?

Travelers will have a couple of options to consider when taking buses to Riga from Tallinn. Most buses are operated by Lux Express, but there are also a few daily services from TOKS. Both run direct to Riga, with no changes needed.

How long is the bus from Tallinn to Riga?

Buses to Riga from Tallinn will usually have journey durations of between four hours 20 minutes and four hours 30 minutes.

How many buses are there from Tallinn to Riga?

The Tallinn to Riga route is very well served by TOKS and Lux Express. Combined, the two bus companies offer 15 daily services. None of them require passengers to change at any stage, running straight to the heart of Riga.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Tallinn to Riga?

Departure Bus Station: All buses from Tallinn to Riga will depart from Tallinna Bussijaam - the city's major intercity bus terminal. Bussijaam is located in Lastekodu district, about one mile south-east of the historic center of town. To get there, passengers can hop on the number two or four trams, both of which run from the Old Town. The number four tram also offers connections from Tallinn Airport, but arrivals by air may prefer to catch the train from Lennujaam to Bussijaam. Transfers should take 20 minutes at most. Trains also run south to the bus station from Tallinn's ferry port, and take 25-30 minutes.

Arrival Bus Station: Buses from Tallinn will arrive at Riga's Pragas Iela bus station - which is attached to the city's largest rail hub. The bus station is less than 800 meters from the historic heart of the Latvian capital, and has direct tram connections to most hotels and attractions. Just catch Tram five, which runs into the downtown area, and takes 10-15 minutes at most. It's also simple to transfer from Pragae Iela to Riga Airport via buses 22 or 322. Expect transfers to take 35 minutes, while taxis should get there in 20-25 minutes.

FAQs: Bus from Tallinn to Riga

FAQs: Take the bus from Tallinn to Riga with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Tallinn to Riga.

Cheap bus tickets from Tallinn to Riga can start from as little as $6 (€5) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Tallinn to Riga is $12 (€10); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time to Riga from Tallinn is on average 4 h 5 min for the 173 mile (279 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Riga from Tallinn by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Tallinn to Riga leaves at 5: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Tallinn to Riga leaves at 8: 20 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Tallinn to Riga without having to change trains with FlixBus, Ecolines or Lux Express. There are 14 direct buses from Tallinn to Riga each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the route from Tallinn to Riga you can take a bus with TOKS, Lux Express, Ecolines or Flixbus. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services to Riga from Tallinn on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Tallinn, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park), Tallinn, Tallinna Bussijaam and Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla). When arriving in Riga, you can end your trip in bus stations like Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta, Riga, Prāgas Iela and Riga, Pragastr. 1, ZOB.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Tallinn, Tallinna Lennujaam (Linnade park), which is located around 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Riga from Tallinn is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 5 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Tallinn to Riga by bus is March.

Yes, you can take a flight between Tallinn and Riga.

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