The average bus between Riga and Viljandi takes 4h 33m and the fastest bus takes 4h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Riga to Viljandi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Riga and Viljandi. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Riga is at 3:20 PM which arrives into Viljandi at 8:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Viljandi. However, there are services departing from Riga station and arriving at Viljandi station via Parnu Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Riga to Viljandi bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.
Riga to Viljandi bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Vabaduse plats station.
Book your Riga to Viljandi bus tickets online with Ecolines, Lux Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Riga and Viljandi is 180.7 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Vabaduse plats via Pärnu bussijaam in around 4h 55m.