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4.6Travel Information between Riga and Tallinn
 Distance | 173 miles (279 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $6 - $90 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $6 (€5) • 4 h 5 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $90 (€81) • 50 min |
 Popular travel companies | Lux Express, Air Baltic or Vivi |
Travel 173 miles (279 km) by train, bus or flight between Riga and Tallinn. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Lux Express, Air Baltic or Vivi among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Riga to Tallinn.
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There are 3 travel options between Riga and Tallinn. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Tallinn is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $6 (€5) compared to other travel options to Tallinn:
A bus is $84 (€76) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $90 (€81) from Riga to Tallinn.
Taking a bus costs $24 (€22) less than taking a train, which costs on average $30 (€27) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Tallinn from Riga is by flight, which takes on average 50 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h 5 min.
Train takes 6 h 18 min on average.
Tallinn is approximately 173 miles (279 km) away from Riga.
The average frequency per day from Riga to Tallinn is:
- 17 buses a day.
- 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Riga to Tallinn as scheduled services by train, bus or flight 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 take a bus from Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta to Tallinn, Bussijaam.
- Most travelers board their plane from Riga International Airport and arrive in Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Riga to Tallinn:
- Lux Express, Ecolines, FlixBus, Peatus Estonia or 1188 Latvia can get you to Tallinn by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Ecolines from Riga to Tallinn for $6 (€5) on Omio.
- Travel with Air Baltic to go to Tallinn by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Air Baltic Riga to Tallinn tickets on Omio for $90 (€81).
- Travel with Vivi for trains to Tallinn. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Vivi Riga to Tallinn tickets on Omio for $30 (€27).
Yes, there are direct routes from Riga to Tallinn with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Tallinn with Lux Express, Ecolines, FlixBus, Peatus Estonia or 1188 Latvia with 17 direct buses per day.
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.
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