Cheap coach tickets from Riga to Tallinn

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Coach from Riga to Tallinn: Journey Information

There are 44 intercity coaches per day from Riga to Tallinn. Travelling by coach from Riga to Tallinn usually takes around 4 hours and 29 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Distance: 173 mi (279 km)
Shortest duration: 3h 15m
Cheapest price: NOK 63.27
Trips per day: 44
Most frequent service: Lux Express
Coach lines: 3

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Riga to Tallinn Coach Timetable

There are several coach options that can take you from Riga to Tallinn:

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How much is a coach ticket from Riga to Tallinn?

Coach tickets for a trip from Riga to Tallinn cost about NOK 121 when you book at the cheapest time, 13 days ahead. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from Riga to Tallinn by travel date

If you're planning to travel by coach from Riga to Tallinn in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from NOK 151 to NOK 179. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 10 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Tallinn this week, coach tickets are available starting at NOK 151.

Average coach ticket prices from Riga to Tallinn by month

Travelling from Riga to Tallinn by coach will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, coach ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around NOK 198 whenever you decide to travel.

Prices as travel date approaches

Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest coach tickets, book your trip at least 13 days in advance. This way, you can save up to NOK 69.03 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.

What coach companies travel from Riga to Tallinn?

There are 3 coach lines from Riga to Tallinn available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 21 daily trips, Lux Express usually has the most coaches 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 30m	NOK 118.37
FlixBus	19	4h 37m	NOK 138.39
Lux Express	21	4h 23m	NOK 230.41

Ecolines is a Latvian long-distance coach 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 transport. Ecolines prioritizes passenger comfort by equipping their coaches with amenities like air conditioning, power sockets, 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 coach companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 19 trips from Riga to Tallinn, 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 toilets, air conditioning, and power sockets.
Lux Express is a long-distance coach company based in Estonia. It offers an extensive network of intercity coach 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 films, WiFi, and air conditioning. This makes it a popular choice among travellers in the Baltic region.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Riga to Tallinn

There are 44 scheduled coaches that travel from Riga to Tallinn 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 Riga to Tallinn without transferring.

Trips per day

Direct trips

The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 29 minutes to cover the 173 miles from Riga to Tallinn. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours and 15 minutes. 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.

Distance (mi)

173

Distance (km)

279

The first coach leaves at 1:05 and the last coach leaves at 20:35. To see the times for all coaches from Riga to Tallinn, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

1:05am

Latest coach

8:35pm

Tuesday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.

Most crowded

Tuesday

Least crowded

Saturday

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Riga?

Main departure station: Central Bus Station

Riga has two coach stations with service to Tallinn.

All coach stations in Riga:

Central Bus Station
Pragas Str. 1

Where does the coach arrive in Tallinn?

Main arrival station: Reval Bus Station

Coaches arrive in Tallinn at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are travelling with.

Coach stations in Tallinn:

Reval Bus Station
Vana Paaskula Bus Stop
Port Terminal D

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