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How to get fromRiga to Viljandiby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Riga to Viljandi by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Valgatrain train Re37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Valga bussijaam to Reinu teebus bus 80
    4h 36m
    €12–21

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Parnu Coach Stationbus bus Lux Express 14 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Vabaduse platsbus bus 146 / ...
    4h 59m
    €29–38

  3. Drive  215.5 km

    1. Drive from Riga to Viljandicar car 215.5 km
    3h 1m
    €36–52

  4. Bus via Ugala

    1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Parnu Coach Stationbus bus Lux Express 14 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Ugalabus bus 371
    5h 47m

Riga to Viljandi by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Viljandi, Estonia?

You can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Vabaduse plats via Pärnu bussijaam in around 4h 59m.

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