How to travel from Riga to Tallinn

International travel from Riga, Latvia to Tallinn, Estonia is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Estonia if coming from Latvia?

Entry into Estonia is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Latvia.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Tallinn if traveling from Riga?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Tallinn, Estonia due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Estonia must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip to Tallinn from Riga.

The restriction level for your return to Riga, Latvia from Estonia is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Riga from Tallinn restricted?

Entry into Latvia is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Estonia.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Riga from Tallinn?

Conditions of reentry into Latvia:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Riga, Latvia?

You should observe these safety measures in Latvia as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to Latvia was last checked on 3/22/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Riga from Tallinn closer to your date of departure here.

You can travel from Riga to Tallinn 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Tallinn is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Tallinn:

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Riga to Tallinn costing on average $21 (€19).

Taking a train is about $156 (€139) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $176 (€157) for this trip.

The fastest way from Riga to Tallinn is by flight with an average journey time of 50 min.

There are alternative travel options to Tallinn that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 4 h 5 min   of travel time.

In comparison, going by train can take 15 h 17 min   on average.

The Riga to Tallinn distance is around 173 miles (279 km).

The average frequency per day from Riga to Tallinn is:

• 17 buses a day.
• 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Tallinn from Riga as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Riga to Tallinn:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Riga, Prāgas Iela and arrive in Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Lõikuse (Vana-Pääsküla).
• Most travelers who purchase a plane ticket from Riga to Tallinn depart from Riga International Airport to Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Riga to Tallinn:

• You can go to Tallinn from Riga by bus with Lux Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $21 (€19) with Lux Express from Riga to Tallinn on Omio.
• You can go to Tallinn from Riga by plane with Air Baltic. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $176 (€157) with Air Baltic from Riga to Tallinn on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Riga to Tallinn with the following travel companies:

• You can find 16 direct buses per day to Tallinn with Flixbus, Ecolines or Lux Express.

Direct services to Tallinn tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Before traveling from Riga to Tallinn, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket costs $21 (€19) one way on average for this route.
• A plane ticket for this route costs on average $176 (€157) one way.
• A train ticket for this trip is costing $20 (€18) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Riga to Tallinn tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.