Tallinn to Riga Bus and Coach

Tallinn to Riga Riga to Tallinn

Tallinn to Riga Route Overview

Tallinn to Riga bus is a popular way of travelling between Estonia and Latvia.There are up to 58 daily bus departures available, including 9 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Tallinn at 00:00h, arriving at Riga at 05:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 22:55h, arriving at 03:10h the following day.

Departure station and country Tallinn, Estonia

Arrival station and country Riga, Latvia

Travel Distance 196 mi

Average Trip Duration 04h 45min

Total Departures 58

Popular Operators FlixBus, Lux express

Lowest Price £4

Transportation Options Coach

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Tallinn to Riga:

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Tallinn Bus Station

4h 25min

10:55Riga Central Bus Station

Ecolines

6.9

5.50 €1

M-TicketBest offer on 13. Apr

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Tallinn

4h 45min

13:05Riga

FlixBus

7.1

9.48 €1

M-TicketBest offer on 15. May

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Tallinn

4h 40min

22:40Riga

FlixBus

7.1

9.48 €1

M-TicketBest offer on 26. Apr

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Tallinn

4h 25min

20:55Riga

FlixBus

7.1

5.98 €1

M-TicketBest offer on 14. Apr

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Tallinn

4h 15min

19:45Riga

FlixBus

7.1

11.48 €1

M-TicketBest offer on 30. May

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Traveling by coach from Tallinn to Riga

The shortest travel distance between Tallinn and Riga is 196 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 17:30 has a travel time of 04:10h. The longest travel time on the route is 05:20h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Riga earlier, there are 9 overnight coaches from Tallinn to Riga. The overnight coaches depart between 21:00 and 22:55 and arrive between 01:45 and 03:10 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Riga:

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Tallinn

4h 45min

01:45Riga

FlixBus

7.1

15.48 €1

M-TicketBest offer on 21. Jun

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Tallinn

4h 10min

02:20Riga

FlixBus

7.1

5.98 €1

M-TicketBest offer on 14. Apr

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Bus companies operating the Tallinn to Riga route

There are 3 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 9 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.

7.1 FlixBus

8.7 Lux express

6.9 Ecolines

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Tallinn or Riga coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.

Tallinn

You can see information about the departure station and stops Tallinn here.

Riga

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Riga here.

Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £4 (One-Way) or £8 (Return).

Travel reviews for Tallinn to Riga bus

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Over 9 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Tallinn to Riga. The average rating is 10. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.

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Other popular destinations from Tallinn

If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Tallinn, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:

Tallinn - Saint Petersburg

Tallinn - Riga (Airport)

Tallinn - Kaliningrad

Other popular destinations from Riga

If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Riga, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:

Riga - Saint Petersburg

Riga - Ivano-Frankivsk

Riga - Grodno

Riga - Veliky Novgorod

Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 196 mi.

The average travel time between the stations is 04:45 hours.

The ticket prices begin from £4.

The average number of daily departures is 50. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

The majority of the coaches are direct, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

All the coaches have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

To travel from Tallinn to Riga by bus, choose your preferred departure time and book your ticket through our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available.

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses operating between your chosen stations.

The first bus departs at 00:00, and the last bus departs at 22:55.

No, you don't need to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus driver, but ensure your phone battery is charged.

Tallinn to Riga Bus and Coach

Tallinn to Riga Route Overview

Table of contents

Popular Departures

Traveling by coach from Tallinn to Riga

Overnight coaches

Bus companies operating the Tallinn to Riga route

Departure and arrival stations

Cheapest tickets

Travel reviews for Tallinn to Riga bus

Other popular destinations from Tallinn

Other popular destinations from Riga

Frequently asked questions

Latest tickets bought

Traveling.com guides

Latest blog posts

Latest reviews