The average bus between Viljandi and Riga takes 4h 32m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Viljandi to Riga. 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 every 4 hours between Viljandi and Riga. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Viljandi is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Riga at 10:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Viljandi to Riga. However, there are services departing from Viljandi station and arriving at Riga station via Pärnu bussijaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Viljandi to Riga bus services, operated by Atko Bussiliinid AS, depart from Viljandi bussijaam station.
Viljandi to Riga bus services, operated by Atko Bussiliinid AS, arrive at Riga Central Bus Station.
Book your Viljandi to Riga bus tickets online with Atko Bussiliinid AS, Ecolines and 7 other operators.
The distance between Viljandi and Riga is 180.7 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a bus from Viljandi bussijaam to Riga Central Bus Station via Parnu Coach Station in around 4h 22m.