What is the cheapest way to get from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga?

The cheapest way to get from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga is to bus which costs $10 - $45 and takes 4h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga?

The fastest way to get from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $45 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Tallinn and Old Town Riga, Rīga?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tallinna bussijaam and arriving at Riia. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Tallinn and Old Town Riga, Rīga?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tallinn and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga?

The distance between Tallinn and Old Town Riga, Rīga is 312 km. The road distance is 308.5 km.

How do I travel from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga without a car?

The best way to get from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga without a car is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs $10 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga?

The bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Riia takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga bus from?

Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Tallinna bussijaam station.

Where do I catch the Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga train from?

Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Tallinn station.

Train, bus or fly from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga?

The best way to get from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs $10 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $35 and takes 6h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $160 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga bus arrive?

Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Riia station.

Where does the Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga train arrive?

Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Riga-Pasazieru station.

Can I drive from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga?

Yes, the driving distance between Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga is 308 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga?

Book your Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Old Town Riga, Rīga?

There are 1886+ hotels available in Old Town Riga, Rīga.

Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to RiiaEl14 / ...
4h 33m
$10–45
Train
1. Take the train from Tallinn to Riga-Pasazieru217 / ...
6h 38m
$24–35
Drive 308.5 km
1. Drive from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga308.5 km
4h 10m
$57–82
Fly
1. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)TLL - RIX
3h 12m
$47–152

Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga by bus and foot

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Distance: 311.6 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Tallinn, Estonia and Old Town Riga, Rīga, Latvia?

Lux Express operates a bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Riia hourly. Tickets cost $15–28 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, LTG Link operates a train from Tallinn to Riga-Pasazieru once daily. Tickets cost $24–35 and the journey takes 6h 27m.

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