Riga to Tallinn Bus

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Riga to Tallinn Route Summary

Riga to Tallinn bus is a popular way of travelling between Latvia and Estonia.There are up to 39 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from Riga bus station at 00:05h, arriving at Tallinn bus station at 04:35h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:59h, arriving at 03:10h the following day.
Departure station and country Riga, Latvia
Arrival station and country Tallinn, Estonia
Travel Distance 314 km
Average Trip Duration 04h 30min
Total Departures 39
Popular Operators FlixBus, Lux express
Lowest Price €5
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from Riga and Tallinn by bus

The shortest travel distance between Riga and Tallinn is 314 km. The fastest bus which departs at 22:59 has a travel time of 04:11h. The longest travel time on the route is 04:50h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Tallinn earlier, there the same day.

Bus companies operating the Riga to Tallinn route

There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 9 times by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route and their overall rating.

7.1 FlixBus
6.9 Ecolines

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Riga or Tallinn bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Riga

You can see information about the departure station and stops Riga here

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  Tallinn

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Tallinn here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €5 (One-Way) or €10 (Return).

Travel reviews for Riga to Tallinn bus

Over 9 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Riga to Tallinn. The average rating is 10. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
7.5 by MARTYNA
10 by BASIL
10 by CHRISTIAN
10 by JASMINE
Read all reviews here


Other popular destinations from Tallinn

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