How far is Riga from Tallinn by coach?

The distance between Tallinn and Riga by coach is approximately 174 miles (280 km).

Is there a way to reach Riga from Tallinn without a car?

The best way to go from Tallinn to Riga without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Tallinn to Riga from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Tallinn to Riga on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:30	Bussijaam	4h 25m	10:55	Riga	Cheapest
Bus	19:30	Bussijaam	4h 10m	23:40	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	09:30	Lastekoudu 46, "Tallinn" Bus Station, platform #12, Tallinn	5h 20m	14:50	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	No tags
Bus	07:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	11:25	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	08:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	12:25	Riga	No tags
Bus	06:25	Bussijaam	5h 15m	11:40	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags
Bus	10:00	Lootsi 13, port terminal D, Tallinn	4h 50m	14:50	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	No tags
Bus	07:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	11:25	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags

Next departures from Tallinn to Riga on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:30	Bussijaam	4h 25m	10:55	Riga	Cheapest
Bus	19:30	Bussijaam	4h 10m	23:40	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	09:30	Lastekoudu 46, "Tallinn" Bus Station, platform #12, Tallinn	5h 20m	14:50	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	No tags
Bus	07:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	11:25	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	08:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	12:25	Riga	No tags
Bus	06:25	Bussijaam	5h 15m	11:40	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags
Bus	10:00	Lootsi 13, port terminal D, Tallinn	4h 50m	14:50	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	No tags
Bus	07:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	11:25	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags

Next departures from Tallinn to Riga on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:30	Bussijaam	4h 25m	10:55	Riga	Cheapest
Bus	19:30	Bussijaam	4h 10m	23:40	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	09:30	Lastekoudu 46, "Tallinn" Bus Station, platform #12, Tallinn	5h 20m	14:50	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	No tags
Bus	07:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	11:25	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	08:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	12:25	Riga	No tags
Bus	06:25	Bussijaam	5h 15m	11:40	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags
Bus	10:00	Lootsi 13, port terminal D, Tallinn	4h 50m	14:50	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	No tags
Bus	07:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	11:25	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags

Next departures from Tallinn to Riga on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:25	Bussijaam	4h 30m	10:55	Starptautiskā autoosta	Cheapest
Bus	19:30	Bussijaam	4h 10m	23:40	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	09:30	Lastekoudu 46, "Tallinn" Bus Station, platform #12, Tallinn	5h 20m	14:50	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	No tags
Bus	07:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	11:25	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	06:30	Bussijaam	4h 25m	10:55	Riga	No tags
Bus	06:25	Bussijaam	5h 15m	11:40	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags
Bus	10:00	Lootsi 13, port terminal D, Tallinn	4h 50m	14:50	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	No tags
Bus	07:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	11:25	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags

Next departures from Tallinn to Riga on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:30	Bussijaam	4h 25m	10:55	Riga	Cheapest
Bus	19:30	Bussijaam	4h 10m	23:40	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	09:30	Lastekoudu 46, "Tallinn" Bus Station, platform #12, Tallinn	5h 20m	14:50	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	No tags
Bus	07:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	11:25	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	08:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	12:25	Riga	No tags
Bus	12:10	Bussijaam	5h 5m	17:15	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags
Bus	10:00	Lootsi 13, port terminal D, Tallinn	4h 50m	14:50	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	No tags
Bus	07:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	11:25	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags

Next departures from Tallinn to Riga on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:30	Bussijaam	4h 25m	10:55	Riga	Cheapest
Bus	19:30	Bussijaam	4h 10m	23:40	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	09:30	Lastekoudu 46, "Tallinn" Bus Station, platform #12, Tallinn	5h 20m	14:50	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	No tags
Bus	07:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	11:25	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	08:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	12:25	Riga	No tags
Bus	12:10	Bussijaam	5h 5m	17:15	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags
Bus	10:00	Lootsi 13, port terminal D, Tallinn	4h 50m	14:50	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	No tags
Bus	07:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	11:25	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags

Next departures from Tallinn to Riga on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:30	Bussijaam	4h 25m	10:55	Riga	Cheapest
Bus	19:30	Bussijaam	4h 10m	23:40	Starptautiskā autoosta	Fastest
Bus	09:30	Lastekoudu 46, "Tallinn" Bus Station, platform #12, Tallinn	5h 20m	14:50	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	No tags
Bus	07:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	11:25	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags
Bus	08:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	12:25	Riga	No tags
Bus	06:25	Bussijaam	5h 15m	11:40	Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)	No tags
Bus	10:00	Lootsi 13, port terminal D, Tallinn	4h 50m	14:50	Prāgas iela 1, Автовокзал "Рига", платформа №2, Riga	No tags
Bus	07:00	Bussijaam	4h 25m	11:25	Starptautiskā autoosta	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Tallinn to Riga

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Riga. The journey takes about 4 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

4h 35mAverage duration

174 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£6 - £113	Average duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£31 - £32	Average duration6h 11m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,303 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11303 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £8

Flixbus Tallinn Riga recent customer reviews

the driver did very many very dangerous passes in a bus and was on the phone multiple times on the road. Felt very scared with the driver

Braian J.

16 October 2025

Everything is good. Enjoyed.

Natalia F.

5 July 2024

Lux Express

4.5/5211 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi5

Users have expressed satisfaction with the comfort of their trips and appreciated having movies to watch during the journey. Although there was a delay due to heavy traffic, it did not significantly impact their overall experience.

Lux Express Tallinn Riga recent customer reviews

I’d like the driver to make the announcements not mumble-whispering but with the clear voice.

Tatjana N.

21 October 2021

Comfortable and loved having movies to watch

Rosalind H.

8 September 2024

Excellent. Comfortable

Ross M.

22 May 2023

Ecolines

4/5147 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi3.3

According to 11 reviews, Ecolines received a 4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the seats, but some complained about the staff. Ecolines ticket prices on this trip start at £6

Ecolines Tallinn Riga recent customer reviews

Fortunately, had good space and the journey was peaceful. The 20 min break was however too long since we were 15 min late in Riga.

Jorma V.

25 August 2025

TransTempo

4/56 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi2.5

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

Based on 490 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the power outlets. Infobus ticket prices on this trip start at £26

Eurolines Business Class TOKS Tallinn Riga recent customer reviews

Excellent, clean,value for money way to travel between Tallinn and Riga

Carina S.

10 August 2019

LV Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Intercape, Sindbad, Big Sky, Ecolines

Where are the popular stops in Tallinn and Riga?

Stops in Tallinn

A - Bussijaam

B - Reisiterminal D

C - Tallinn

Stops in Riga

A - Starptautiskā autoosta

B - Riga Airport

C - Seaport

D - Port: Riga

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Tallinn to Riga

How far is Riga from Tallinn by coach?
The distance between Tallinn and Riga by coach is approximately 174 miles (280 km).
Is there a way to reach Riga from Tallinn without a car?
The best way to go from Tallinn to Riga without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/11

£16

13/11

£12

Today

£10

15/11

£10

16/11

£10

17/11

£6

18/11

£9

19/11

£9

The cheapest trip from Tallinn to Riga was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tallinn to Riga as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £6 to £45 for a bus ticket from Tallinn to Riga based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.