What is the cheapest way to get from Riga (State) to Tartu?

The cheapest way to get from Riga (State) to Tartu is to train and bus which costs €9 - €14 and takes 5h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riga (State) to Tartu?

The fastest way to get from Riga (State) to Tartu is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €12 - €24.

Is there a direct bus between Riga (State) and Tartu?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga (State) to Tartu station. However, there are services departing from Grēcinieku iela and arriving at Tartu Bus station via Riga Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Riga (State) and Tartu?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riia raudteejaam and arriving at Aardla. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Riga (State) to Tartu?

The distance between Riga (State) and Tartu is 247 km. The road distance is 243.9 km.

How do I travel from Riga (State) to Tartu without a car?

The best way to get from Riga (State) to Tartu without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €12 - €24.

How long does it take to get from Riga (State) to Tartu?

The train from Riia raudteejaam to Aardla takes 3h 27m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Riga (State) to Tartu bus from?

Riga (State) to Tartu bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Riga Airport station.

Where do I catch the Riga (State) to Tartu train from?

Riga (State) to Tartu train services, operated by Elron, depart from Riia raudteejaam station.

Train or bus from Riga (State) to Tartu?

The best way to get from Riga (State) to Tartu is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €12 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €26 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Riga (State) to Tartu bus arrive?

Riga (State) to Tartu bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Tartu Bus station.

Where does the Riga (State) to Tartu train arrive?

Riga (State) to Tartu train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Aardla station.

Can I drive from Riga (State) to Tartu?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga (State) to Tartu is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Riga (State) to Tartu.

Where can I stay near Tartu?

There are 401+ hotels available in Tartu.

Riga (State) to Tartu - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Riga (State) to Tartu by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Aardlatrain Re37 / ...
3h 27m
€12–24
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Valgatrain 874 / ...
2. Take the bus from Valga bussijaam to Tartu bussijaambus 369 / ...
5h 12m
€9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Airport to Tartu Bus stationbus
6h 18m
€16–26
Drive 243.9 km
1. Drive from Riga to Tartucar 243.9 km
3h 27m
€41–58

Riga (State) to Tartu by train

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Distance: 246.7 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Riga (State), Latvia and Tartu, Estonia?

Elron operates a train from Riia raudteejaam to Aardla once daily. Tickets cost €13–24 and the journey takes 3h 27m. LTG Link also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Lux Express operates a bus from Riga Airport to Tartu Bus station once daily. Tickets cost €15–25 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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