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Tallinn to Riga Coach Timetable

Coach from Tallinn to Riga: Journey Information

There are 34 intercity coaches per day from Tallinn to Riga. Traveling by coach from Tallinn to Riga usually takes around 4 hours and 26 minutes, but the fastest Lux Express coach can make the trip in 4 hours,

Distance173 mi (279 km)
Shortest duration4h 0m
Cheapest priceSEK 63.59
Trips per day34
Most frequent serviceLux Express
Coach lines3

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How much is a coach ticket from Tallinn to Riga?

Bus tickets for a trip from Tallinn to Riga cost SEK 87.88 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from Tallinn to Riga by month

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Taking the bus from Tallinn to Riga is usually cheapest in February, when the average ticket price is only SEK 125. If you're planning to take the bus from Tallinn to Riga during August, keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of SEK 188. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better 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 20 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:

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Ecolines44h 28mSEK 113.33
FlixBus144h 37mSEK 116.46
Lux Express204h 22mSEK 185.05
  • 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 14 trips from Tallinn to Riga, and usually makes the trip in about 4 hours and 37 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 about traveling by coach from Tallinn to Riga

The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 26 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.

Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travelers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in Riga. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

The first coach leaves at 01:00 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.

There are 34 scheduled coaches that travel from Tallinn to Riga every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Tallinn to Riga without transferring.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Tallinn?

Main departure station: Reval Bus Station

Coaches to Riga leave from 3 stations in Tallinn.

All coach stations in Tallinn:

  • Reval Bus Station

  • Vana Paaskula Bus Stop

  • Port Terminal D

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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