There are 6 ways to get from Riga to Ida-Virumaa by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus via Tartu
best- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tartutrain 0 / ...
- Take the bus from Maarjamõisa haigla to Iisakubus 341
8h 1m€21–35Bus
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus Lux Express 14 / ...
- Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Jõhvi bussijaambus 396 / ...
8h 27m€40–52Drive 363.6 km
- Drive from Riga to Ida-Virumaacar 363.6 km
5h 5m€59–85Fly, train
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane RIX - TLL
- Take the train from Ülemiste to Jõhvitrain
7h 36m€67–184Train
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tapatrain 0 / ...
- Take the train from Tapa to Jõhvitrain Re33 / ...
8h 6m€49–77Train, bus
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Jogevatrain 0
- Take the bus from Jõgeva to Mustveebus 206 / ...
- Take the bus from Mustvee to Pagaribus 552
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Riga to Ida-Virumaa by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Ida-Virumaa is to train and bus via Tartu which costs €20 - €35 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Ida-Virumaa is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Ida-Virumaa. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Pagari via Tallinna bussijaam and Jõhvi bussijaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Riga to Ida-Virumaa. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Jõhvi via Tapa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Riga and Ida-Virumaa is 376 km. The road distance is 363.6 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Ida-Virumaa without a car is to train and bus via Tartu which takes 8h 1m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Riga to Ida-Virumaa, including transfers.
Riga to Ida-Virumaa bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.
Riga to Ida-Virumaa train services, operated by Elron, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.
The best way to get from Riga to Ida-Virumaa is to bus which takes 8h 27m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Ida-Virumaa, Estonia?
You can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Pagari via Tallinna bussijaam and Jõhvi bussijaam in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Ida-Virumaa via Tapa and Jõhvi in around 8h 6m.
- 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 Tartu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €18–25
Train from Ülemiste to Jõhvi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €11–16
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tapa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €26–35
Train from Tapa to Jõhvi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €6–9
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Jogeva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €21–29
- Phone
- +372 5656 3056
- [email protected]
- Website
- Baltic Shuttle
Bus from Maarjamõisa haigla to Iisaku
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- Baltic Shuttle
Bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Jõhvi bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Website
- Baltic Shuttle
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Booking & Getting There
Riga to Ida-Virumaa bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Tallinn Bus Station.
Riga to Ida-Virumaa train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Tapa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Ida-Virumaa is 364 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Riga to Ida-Virumaa.
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