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Journey Information
There are 28 intercity coaches per day from Tallinn to Riga. Traveling by coach from Tallinn to Riga usually takes around 4 hours and 19 minutes, but the fastest Lux Express coach can make the trip in 4 hours,
| Distance | 173 mi (279 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 0m |
| Cheapest price | €4.98 |
| Trips per day | 28 |
| Most frequent service | Lux Express |
| Coach lines | 3 |
How much is a coach ticket from Tallinn to Riga?
€10.66 is the average price of a bus ticket from Tallinn to Riga. This is currently one of the best deals in bus travel. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Monthly average prices
The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in March. That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just €15 – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Tallinn to Riga in August, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to €20 at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.
What coach companies travel from Tallinn to Riga?
There are 3 bus lines from Tallinn to Riga available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 23 daily trips, Lux Express usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecolines | 4 | 4h 28m | €15.01 |
| FlixBus | 6 | 4h 26m | €11.68 |
| Lux Express | 23 | 4h 15m | €17.47 |
Ecolines is a Latvian long-distance bus company with an extensive network connecting Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. They offer routes to popular destinations in countries like Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands, providing reliable transportation. Ecolines prioritizes passenger comfort by equipping their buses with amenities like air conditioning, power outlets, and Wi-Fi. On longer trips, passengers can enjoy personal entertainment devices, and stewards are available onboard for assistance, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 6 trips from Tallinn to Riga, and usually makes the trip in about 4 hours and 26 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Lux Express is a long-distance bus company based in Estonia's. It offers an extensive network of intercity bus routes that connect Baltic nations and Eastern European countries, such as Russia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Belarus. Lux Express is known for its excellent onboard facilities, which include spacious seating with ample legroom, individual airline-style screens for movies, WiFi, and air conditioning. This makes it a popular choice among travelers in the Baltic region.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 19 minutes to cover the 173 miles from Tallinn to Riga. However, the fastest coach only takes 4 hours. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.
The first coach leaves at 06:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from Tallinn to Riga, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Tallinn?
Main departure station: Reval Bus Station
Tallinn has two coach stations with service to Riga.
All coach stations in Tallinn:
Reval Bus Station
Vana Paaskula Bus Stop
Where does the coach arrive in Riga?
Main arrival station: Central Bus Station
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Riga.
Coach stations in Riga:
Central Bus Station
Pragas Str. 1
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