The cheapest and fastest buses from Tallinn to Riga
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Buses per day
68
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tallinn to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tallinn to Riga will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 68 buses that leave Tallinn for Riga on Sat, Feb 21, 68 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Feb 21 the direct buses cover the 280 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Sat, Feb 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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.




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14|v1e>v121Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Tallinn to Riga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tallinn to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 €5, and a flight costs an average of €90.
Distance: 280 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €124 Average price | €23 Average price |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 41m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Tallinn to Riga bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tallinn to Riga buses for today, Friday, February 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 5h00 | 4:00 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h35 | 4:00 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, February 21 | |||||
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h55 | 8:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h30 | 8:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 8:55 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 5:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 9:22 AM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 5:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 9:00 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 5:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 9:25 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 5:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h05 | 9:25 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 5:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 3h40 | 9:00 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 5:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h02 | 9:22 AM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 10:25 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h20 | 10:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 7:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 11:00 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 7:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 11:22 AM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 7:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h35 | 11:35 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 7:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h02 | 11:22 AM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 7:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 3h40 | 11:00 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 7:20 AM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h15 | 11:35 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h50 | 1:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 1:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h45 | 2:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h20 | 2:30 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h40 | 3:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 11:30 AM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h30 | 4:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 11:30 AM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h52 | 4:22 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 11:30 AM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h55 | 4:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 5h15 | 4:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 12:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 4:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 12:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 4:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 12:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 4:22 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h50 | 4:50 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 12:20 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h02 | 4:22 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 12:20 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 3h40 | 4:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 12:20 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h05 | 4:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 1:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 5:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 1:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 5:22 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 1:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h35 | 5:35 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 1:20 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h15 | 5:35 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 1:20 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 3h40 | 5:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 1:20 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h02 | 5:22 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 2:00 PM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h35 | 6:35 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 2:00 PM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h55 | 6:55 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 2:00 PM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 5h00 | 7:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 2:25 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h10 | 6:35 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 2:25 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h30 | 6:55 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 2:25 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h35 | 7:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 2:45 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 3h50 | 6:35 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 2:45 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h15 | 7:00 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 2:45 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h10 | 6:55 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h20 | 7:20 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 7:55 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 4:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h25 | 8:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 4:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h22 | 8:22 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 4:00 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 8:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 4:20 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 3h40 | 8:00 PM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 4:20 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h02 | 8:22 PM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
14|v1e>v121 | 4:20 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h05 | 8:25 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h40 | 9:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h10 | 9:40 PM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v1e>v121 | 8:30 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h17 | 12:47 AM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v1e>v121 | 8:30 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h20 | 12:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v1e>v121 | 8:30 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h00 | 12:30 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 4h35 | 1:20 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v1e>v121 | 8:50 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 3h57 | 12:47 AM Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v1e>v121 | 8:50 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 3h40 | 12:30 AM Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20|v1e>v121 | 8:50 PM Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 4h00 | 12:50 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 PM Tallinn, Bussijaam | 4h10 | 1:20 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tallinn to Riga
Buses from Tallinn to Riga run on average 75 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 75 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 280 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 280 km |
Average bus duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 75 |
Direct buses 75 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Lux Express, Ecolines, FlixBus, Infobus, Air Baltic, Peatus Estonia, 1188 Latvia from Tallinn to RigaYou can travel by bus between Tallinn to Riga with Lux Express, Ecolines, FlixBus, Infobus, Air Baltic, Peatus Estonia, 1188 Latvia 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 Tallinn to Riga
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tallinn to Riga 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 Riga, 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 Tallinn to Riga
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station)
- Coffee Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 2, 15, 17, 23 Trams: 2, 4
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Autoosta (in the station)
- Bakery Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 18 Train: A, B, C
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