There are 5 ways to get from Riga to Rakvere by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus Lux Express 14 / ...
- Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Teaterbus 313 / ...
6h 39m€33–46Train
cheapest- Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Tapatrain Re37 / ...
7h 7m€21–40Drive 342.6 km
- Drive from Riga to Rakverecar 342.6 km
4h 56m€55–80Fly, train
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane RIX - TLL
- Take the train from Ülemiste to Rakveretrain
4h 40m€62–171Bus via Pärnu
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Parnu Coach Stationbus Lux Express 14 / ...
- Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Rakvere bussijaambus 348
6h 47m€31–40
Riga to Rakvere by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Rakvere is to train which costs €20 - €40 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Rakvere is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs €60 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Rakvere. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Teater via Tallinna bussijaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Riga to Rakvere. However, there are services departing from Riia raudteejaam and arriving at Tapa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Riga and Rakvere is 408 km. The road distance is 342.6 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Rakvere without a car is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Riga to Rakvere, including transfers.
Riga to Rakvere bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.
Riga to Rakvere train services, operated by Elron, depart from Riia raudteejaam station.
The best way to get from Riga to Rakvere is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Rakvere, Estonia?
You can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Teater via Tallinna bussijaam in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, Elron operates a train from Riia raudteejaam to Tapa twice daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 5h 44m. LTG Link also services this route once daily.
- 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 Riia raudteejaam to Tapa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €26–35
Train from Ülemiste to Rakvere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €7–10
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Teater
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Parnu Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- Lux Express
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More Questions & Answers
Riga to Rakvere bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Tallinn Bus Station.
Riga to Rakvere train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Tapa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Rakvere is 343 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Riga to Rakvere.
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