The cheapest and fastest buses from Riga to Pärnu
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Buses per day
44
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Riga to Pärnu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riga to Pärnu will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 44 buses that leave Riga for Pärnu on Mon, Aug 03, 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 162 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.
5:00 PM2h30Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta7:30 PMPärnu, Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
9:30 AM2h43Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta12:13 PMPärnu, Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM2h30Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta9:30 PMPärnu, Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
12:00 PM2h30Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta2:30 PMPärnu, Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
14|v121>v5e6:30 PM2h15Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē)8:45 PMPärnu, Bus Station€161One-way0 transfers
EL-20|v121>v5e2:30 PM2h05Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē)4:35 PMPärnu, Bus Station€171One-way0 transfers
14|v121>v5e7:30 AM2h05Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē)9:35 AMPärnu, Bus Station€171One-way0 transfers
EL-20|v121>v5e8:30 AM2h05Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē)10:35 AMPärnu, Bus Station€201One-way0 transfers
14|v121>v5e1:00 PM2h05Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē)3:05 PMPärnu, Bus Station€201One-way0 transfers
949|v121>v5e8:00 PM2h05Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē)10:05 PMPärnu, Bus Station€171One-way0 transfers
Live departures
Riga to Pärnu bus times
The table below shows live departures for Riga to Pärnu buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:05 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h30 | 3:35 AM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v121>v5e | 2:35 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h30 | 5:05 AM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v121>v5e | 2:40 AM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 2h25 | 5:05 AM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v121>v5e | 2:55 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 2h10 | 5:05 AM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h32 | 6:12 AM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h30 | 6:40 AM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h40 | 9:10 AM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v121>v5e | 7:00 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h35 | 9:35 AM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h40 | 9:50 AM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v121>v5e | 7:10 AM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 2h25 | 9:35 AM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v121>v5e | 7:30 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 2h05 | 9:35 AM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v121>v5e | 8:00 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h35 | 10:35 AM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v121>v5e | 8:10 AM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 2h25 | 10:35 AM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v121>v5e | 8:30 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 2h05 | 10:35 AM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h35 | 11:20 AM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h43 | 12:13 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 3h00 | 12:40 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h40 | 1:25 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v121>v5e | 11:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h35 | 2:25 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v121>v5e | 12:00 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 2h25 | 2:25 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h30 | 2:30 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v121>v5e | 12:20 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 2h05 | 2:25 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h50 | 3:20 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v121>v5e | 12:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h35 | 3:05 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v121>v5e | 12:40 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 2h25 | 3:05 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v121>v5e | 1:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 2h05 | 3:05 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v121>v5e | 2:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h35 | 4:35 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v121>v5e | 2:10 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 2h25 | 4:35 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v121>v5e | 2:30 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 2h05 | 4:35 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
949|v121>v5e | 3:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h45 | 5:45 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
949|v121>v5e | 3:10 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 2h35 | 5:45 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
949|v121>v5e | 3:30 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 2h15 | 5:45 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h37 | 6:37 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
949|v121>v5e | 4:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h35 | 7:15 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
949|v121>v5e | 4:50 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 2h25 | 7:15 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h30 | 7:30 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
949|v121>v5e | 5:10 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 2h05 | 7:15 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v121>v5e | 6:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h45 | 8:45 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v121>v5e | 6:10 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 2h35 | 8:45 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v121>v5e | 6:30 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 2h15 | 8:45 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h30 | 9:30 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
949|v121>v5e | 7:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h35 | 10:05 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
949|v121>v5e | 7:40 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 2h25 | 10:05 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
949|v121>v5e | 8:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 2h05 | 10:05 PM Pärnu, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Riga to Pärnu
Buses from Riga to Pärnu run on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 41 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 162 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 162 km |
Average bus duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 41 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 4 days |
Bus providers: Lux Express, Ecolines, FlixBus, Infobus, CATA, Onni Bus, TransTempo, SIA "VTU Valmiera" from Riga to PärnuYou can travel by bus between Riga to Pärnu with Lux Express, Ecolines, FlixBus, Infobus, CATA, Onni Bus, TransTempo, SIA "VTU Valmiera" for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Riga to Pärnu
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riga to Pärnu by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pärnu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Ecolines
- Assistance
- Designated seating
- Assistance with luggage.
- Lux Express
- Lux Express offers a half-price ticket fare for a travel companion if you are traveling with a mobility device or wheelchair.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Ecolines
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Ecolines
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 30kg.
- Lux Express
- To receive a booking code for a half-price ticket for a travel companion, you must email Lux Express prior to booking if you are traveling with a mobility device or wheelchair.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Ecolines
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Lux Express
- One piece of hand luggage weighing no more than 5 kg and not exceeding 45 × 35 × 20 cm, and one piece of luggage weighing no more than 23 kg and not exceeding 70 × 30 × 55 cm, are included free of charge.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Ecolines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- additional fee may apply.
- Lux Express
- Pets are allowed on Estonian and Latvian domestic routes with a separate pet ticket purchased at a 40% discount, guaranteeing a separate seat for the pet and its transport cage or bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Riga to Pärnu
Most Riga to Pärnu buses use the Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta to Pärnu, Bussijaam station pair. Use this guide to compare Riga and Pärnu bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Riga station do buses to Pärnu leave from?
Getting to Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta from Riga city centre
Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta bus station facilities and services
Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Autoosta (in the station), Bakery Express (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Riga from Riga city centre
Getting to Skulte, Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga from Riga city centre
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