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 $11 - $25 and takes 4h 34m.

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 2h 43m and costs $35 - $160.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tallinn Bus Station station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, 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 Riia raudteejaam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 56m.

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

The distance between Tallinn and Old Town Riga, Rīga is 296 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 34m and costs $11 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga, including transfers.

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 Elron, 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 fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $35 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $25 and takes 4h 34m, you could also train, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 6h 16m.

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 Elron, arrive at Riia raudteejaam 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 12m 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 1853+ hotels available in Old Town Riga, Rīga.

Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 5 ways to get from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane TLL - RIX
2h 43m
$37–152
Bus via Tallinna bussijaam
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Riiabus El14 / ...
4h 38m
$5–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus
4h 34m
$11–25
Train
1. Take the train from Tallinn to Riia raudteejaamtrain Re37 / ...
6h 16m
$24–50
Drive 308.5 km
1. Drive from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīgacar 308.5 km
4h 12m
$57–82

Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga by bus and foot

28Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tallinn to Old Town Riga, Rīga.

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Distance: 295.9 km
Duration: 2h 43m

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

Air Baltic flies from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Ecolines operates a bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $11–25 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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