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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Riga to Tallinn
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 58 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Riga to Tallinn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riga to Tallinn will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 2 trains that leave Riga for Tallinn on Mon, Mar 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct trains cover the 280 km distance in an average of 5 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest trains will take 6 h 10 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Riga to Tallinn
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Riga to Tallinn 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. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $109.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price |
10h 26m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Riga to Tallinn train times
The table below shows live departures for Riga to Tallinn trains for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM Riga | 5h45 | 1:15 PM Tallinn | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:40 AM Riga | 6h10 | 5:50 PM Tallinn | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Riga to Tallinn
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Trains from Riga to Tallinn run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 09:26, the last at 18:26. The fastest train covers the 173 miles (280 km) distance in 6h 18m.
Distance 173 miles (280 km) |
Average train duration 9h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 18m |
First train 09:26 |
Last train 18:26 |
Train companies: Vivi from Riga to Tallinn trainsVivi trains will get you between Riga and Tallinn from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Riga to Tallinn
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