There are 7 ways to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Tartu (Station) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Tartu Ülenurme Airport
best- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane RIX - TAY
4h 33m€246–365Train
cheapest- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tartutrain 0 / ...
5h€13–24Bus
- Take the bus from Riga Airport to Tartu Bus stationbus
5h 10m€18–33Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Riga-RIX to Tartu (Station)251.3 km
3h 36mDrive 251.3 km
- Drive from Riga Airport (RIX) to Tartu (Station)car 251.3 km
3h 36m€40–58Fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, train
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane RIX - TLL
- Take the train from Ülemiste to Tartutrain
4h 11m€62–174Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Augšlīgatnebus 7730 / ...
- Take the train from Ligatne to Tartutrain 889
6h€13–22
Riga Airport (RIX) to Tartu (Station) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Tartu (Station) is to bus and train which costs €12 - €22 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Tartu (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Riga Airport (RIX) to Tartu (Station). However, there are services departing from Riga Airport and arriving at Raudteejaam via Kesklinn V. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Riga Airport (RIX) to Tartu (Station). However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Tartu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Riga Airport (RIX) and Tartu (Station) is 234 km. The road distance is 251.3 km.
The best way to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Tartu (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs €12 - €24.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Tartu (Station), including transfers.
Riga Airport (RIX) to Tartu (Station) bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Riga Airport station.
Riga Airport (RIX) to Tartu (Station) train services, operated by Elron, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.
The best way to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Tartu (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs €240 - €370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €24 and takes 5h, you could also bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Riga Airport (RIX), Latvia and Tartu (Station), Estonia?
Finnair and Air Baltic fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Elron operates a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tartu twice daily. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 3h 33m. LTG Link also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Tartu Ülenurme Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–370
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tartu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €16–23
Train from Ülemiste to Tartu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €12–17
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tartu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Ülemiste to Tartu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Ligatne to Tartu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- LTG Link
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- luxexpress.eu
Bus from Riga Airport to Tartu Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- luxexpress.eu
- Phone
- 64122121
- [email protected]
- Website
- CATA
Bus from Rīgas SAO to Augšlīgatne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- CATA
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- Phone
- + 371 27843229
- parvadajumi@autotransports
- Website
- Wanema
Bus from Rīgas SAO to Augšlīgatne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Schedules at
- Wanema
- Phone
- 80700030
- [email protected]
- Website
- SIA "VTU Valmiera"
Bus from Rīgas SAO to Augšlīgatne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SIA "VTU Valmiera"
- Phone
- +371 67 214 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ecolines
Bus from Rīgas SAO to Augšlīgatne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Ecolines
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Riga-RIX to Tartu (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Riga Airport (RIX) to Tartu (Station) bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Tartu Bus station.
Riga Airport (RIX) to Tartu (Station) train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Tartu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riga Airport (RIX) to Tartu (Station) is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Riga Airport (RIX) to Tartu (Station).
There are 418+ hotels available in Tartu (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Riga Airport (RIX) and Tartu (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.