Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Buses per day
99
Distance
280 km
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.
The average ticket from Tallinn to Riga will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 99 buses that leave Tallinn for Riga on Sat, May 24, 99 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 24 the direct buses cover the 280 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Sat, May 24 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 m 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tallinn to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg.
Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €120 Average price |
4h 56m Average duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 9:25 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 9:25 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 9:00 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 9:22 AM Riga, Esplanāde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h02 | 9:22 AM Riga, Esplanāde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 3h40 | 9:00 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h05 | 9:25 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 10:00 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 10:25 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 10:22 AM Riga, Esplanāde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h05 | 10:25 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h45 | 11:05 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 3h40 | 10:00 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h02 | 10:22 AM Riga, Esplanāde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h20 | 11:05 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 11:25 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 11:22 AM Riga, Esplanāde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 11:00 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h02 | 11:22 AM Riga, Esplanāde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h05 | 11:25 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 3h40 | 11:00 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 AM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h50 | 12:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 12:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 12:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 12:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 12:22 PM Riga, Esplanāde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h05 | 12:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h02 | 12:22 PM Riga, Esplanāde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 3h40 | 12:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h45 | 1:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h20 | 1:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h40 | 2:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h52 | 3:22 PM Riga, Esplanāde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h30 | 3:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h55 | 3:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 5h05 | 3:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 3:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 3:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 3:22 PM Riga, Esplanāde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h40 | 3:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 3h40 | 3:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h05 | 3:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h02 | 3:22 PM Riga, Esplanāde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 4:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:20 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h05 | 4:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 5:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 5:22 PM Riga, Esplanāde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 5:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 3h40 | 5:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h02 | 5:22 PM Riga, Esplanāde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h05 | 5:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h30 | 6:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h52 | 6:22 PM Riga, Esplanāde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h55 | 6:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h20 | 6:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 6:22 PM Riga, Esplanāde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 6:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 6:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h05 | 6:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h02 | 6:22 PM Riga, Esplanāde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 3h40 | 6:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 6:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h40 | 8:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h10 | 8:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 PM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h35 | 12:20 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h10 | 12:20 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 5h00 | 3:00 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h35 | 3:00 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
Saturday, May 24 | |||||
![]() | 3:00 AM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h55 | 7:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:25 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h30 | 7:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 7:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 8:00 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 8:25 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 8:22 AM Riga, Esplanāde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h02 | 8:22 AM Riga, Esplanāde | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h05 | 8:25 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 3h40 | 8:00 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 173 miles (279 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 36 |
Bus providers 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 04:10 |
Last bus 21:10 |
Buy your official Lux Express, 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 convenient journey.
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.
FlixBus from Tallinn to Riga bus information:
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.
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.
Buses to Riga from Tallinn will usually have journey durations of between four hours 20 minutes and four hours 30 minutes.
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.
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.
When departing from Tallinn, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Tallinn, Bussijaam, Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) and Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla). When arriving in Riga, you can end your journey in bus stations like Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta and Skulte, Riga International Airport.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Tallinn, Bussijaam, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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