Next departures

Next departures from Tartu to Riga on 24 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Lux Express
Tartu bussijaam
Starptautiskā autoostaCheapest
Lux Express
Tartu bussijaam
Starptautiskā autoostaFastest
Lux Express
Tartu bussijaam
Riga Airport Parking 1 (RIX)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Tartu to Riga

Average priceUS$15 - US$33Average duration3h 55m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Average priceUS$19 - US$20Average duration3h 33m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Tartu to Riga

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Riga. The journey takes about 3 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just US$19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
3h 33mAverage duration
US$19Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tartu to Riga: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$31
Average bus trip duration3h 55m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure07:55
Distance139 miles
Latest bus departure18:20

Tartu to Riga Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Tartu - Riga

  1. What's the distance between Tartu and Riga by coach?

    The distance between Tartu and Riga by coach is approximately 139 miles (224 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Tartu to Riga without a car?

    You can travel to Riga from Tartu by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
22/09
US$28
23/09
US$31
Today
US$26
25/09
US$26
26/09
US$28
27/09
US$28
28/09
US$28
29/09
US$26
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tartu to Riga was searched and found on 25 Sept 2025 with a price of US$26

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

You can expect to pay from US$26 to US$31 for a bus ticket from Tartu to Riga based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$26, which is on 2025-09-25.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Tartu to Riga.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Tartu to Riga, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Tartu to Riga will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Tartu to Riga while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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