There are 5 ways to get from Riga (State) to Tallinn by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane RIX - TLL
2h 32m€57–163Train
cheapest- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0 / ...
6h 36m€20–45Bus
- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus N1224 / ...
4h 15m€30–35Drive 308.7 km
- Drive from Riga to Tallinncar 308.7 km
4h 12m€51–73Bus via Riga, International Airport
- Take the bus from Riga, International Airport to Tallinn Harbourbus N1205 / ...
6h 53m€27–41
Riga (State) to Tallinn by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riga (State) to Tallinn is to train which costs €20 - €45 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Riga (State) to Tallinn is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs €55 - €170.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riga, Bus Station station and arriving at Tallinn, Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Tallinn. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Riga (State) and Tallinn is 296 km. The road distance is 308.7 km.
The best way to get from Riga (State) to Tallinn without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Riga (State) to Tallinn, including transfers.
Riga (State) to Tallinn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.
Riga (State) to Tallinn train services, operated by Elron, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.
The best way to get from Riga (State) to Tallinn is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €35 and takes 4h 15m, you could also train, which costs €20 - €45 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Riga (State), Latvia and Tallinn, Estonia?
Air Baltic flies from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–160
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €30–45
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Riga, International Airport to Tallinn Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Riga (State) to Tallinn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tallinn, Bus Station.
Riga (State) to Tallinn train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Tallinn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riga (State) to Tallinn is 309 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Riga (State) to Tallinn.
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