Cheap bus tickets from Tallinn to Riga
Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.
Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:
Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:
Tallinn to Riga Bus Schedule
Bus from Tallinn to Riga: Journey Information
There are 36 intercity buses per day from Tallinn to Riga. Traveling by bus from Tallinn to Riga usually takes around 4 hours and 26 minutes, but the fastest Lux Express bus can make the trip in 4 hours,
| Distance | 173 mi (279 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 0m |
| Cheapest price | NOK 70.30 |
| Trips per day | 36 |
| Most frequent service | Lux Express |
| Bus lines | 2 |
Price trends for buses from Tallinn to Riga
Average bus ticket prices from Tallinn to Riga by month
What bus companies travel from Tallinn to Riga?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Tallinn to Riga that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Lux Express usually offers more choice, with 21 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 15 | 4h 36m | NOK 179.58 |
| Lux Express | 21 | 4h 21m | NOK 231.41 |
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 15 trips from Tallinn to Riga, and usually makes the trip in about 4 hours and 36 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 bus from Tallinn to Riga
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 26 minutes to cover the 173 miles from Tallinn to Riga. However, the fastest bus 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 bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus 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, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Tallinn to Riga, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Tallinn?
Main departure station: Reval Bus Station
Buses to Riga leave from 3 stations in Tallinn.
All bus stations in Tallinn:
Reval Bus Station
Vana Paaskula Bus Stop
Port Terminal D
Where does the bus arrive in Riga?
Main arrival station: Central Bus Station
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Riga.
All bus stations in Riga:
Central Bus Station
Pragas Str. 1
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Riga to Tallinn?
Search Bus TicketsPlan your next adventure
More buses from Tallinn
- Tallinn to Saint Petersburg
NOK 667+
Continue by bus from Riga
- Bus from Riga to Klaipėda
NOK 427+
Check out these popular routes
- Bus from Edmonton to Calgary
NOK 191+
- Bus from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia
NOK 211+
- Bus from Atlanta to New York
NOK 1,279+
- Boston to Portland Bus
NOK 270+
- Boston to New York
NOK 288+
- Bus from Portland to Boston
NOK 245+
- Brooklyn to Washington D.C. Bus
NOK 395+
- Brooklyn to Philadelphia
NOK 89+
- Ithaca to New York Bus
NOK 472+
- Bus from New York to Montreal
NOK 889+
- Bus from New York to Atlanta
NOK 1,219+
- New York to Ithaca Bus
NOK 528+
- Bus from New York to Philadelphia
NOK 162+
- Bus from New York to Providence
NOK 411+
- Bus from Philadelphia to New York
NOK 165+
- Bus from Providence to New York
NOK 375+
- Seattle to Vancouver Bus
NOK 377+
- Madison to Chicago Bus
NOK 374+
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.