There are 5 ways to get from Rakvere to Riga by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Rakvere to Ülemistetrain
- Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane TLL - RIX
3h 44m$68–202Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tamsalu to Riia raudteejaamtrain Re37 / ...
6h 24m$23–45Bus
- Take the bus from Rakvere bussijaam to Tallinna bussijaambus 346 / ...
- Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus 1231 / ...
6h 25m$38–52Drive 341.9 km
- Drive from Rakvere to Rigacar 341.9 km
4h 56m$63–91Train, bus
- Take the train from Tapa to Ligatnetrain 12
- Take the bus from Augšlīgatne to Rīgas SAObus 7730 / ...
7h 56m$23–37
Rakvere to Riga by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rakvere to Riga is to train which costs $22 - $45 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Rakvere to Riga is to train and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $65 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Rakvere to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Rakvere bussijaam and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Tallinn, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Rakvere to Riga. However, there are services departing from Tamsalu and arriving at Riia raudteejaam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Rakvere and Riga is 387 km. The road distance is 341.9 km.
The best way to get from Rakvere to Riga without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Rakvere to Riga, including transfers.
Rakvere to Riga bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Rakvere bussijaam station.
Rakvere to Riga train services, operated by Elron, depart from Tamsalu station.
The best way to get from Rakvere to Riga is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Rakvere, Estonia and Riga, Latvia?
Elron operates a train from Tamsalu to Riia raudteejaam twice daily. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 4h 53m. LTG Link also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rakvere bussijaam to Riga, Bus Station via Tallinn, Bus Station in around 6h 25m.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Lennart Meri International Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–190
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Rakvere to Ülemiste
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- $8–12
Train from Tamsalu to Riia raudteejaam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- $28–40
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Rakvere bussijaam to Tallinna bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Lux Express
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More Questions & Answers
Rakvere to Riga bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Tallinna bussijaam station.
Rakvere to Riga train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Riia raudteejaam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rakvere to Riga is 342 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Rakvere to Riga.
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