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There are 4 ways to get from Saaremaa to Riga by bus or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kuressaare to Pärnu bussijaambus bus 149
    2. Take the bus from Parnu Coach Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus Lux Express 14 / ...
    6h 19m
    $33–51

  2. Bus via Ainaži

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kuressaare to Pärnu bussijaambus bus 149
    2. Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Ainažibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ainaži to Rīgas SAObus bus
    8h 52m
    $12–23

  3. Bus to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Orissaare to Tallinna bussijaambus bus
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane TLL - RIX
    5h 38m
    $68–202

  4. Fly from Kuressaare Airport

    1. Fly from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane URE - RIX
    8h 9m
    $112–312

Saaremaa to Riga by bus

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Kuressaare to Riga Central Bus Station via Parnu Coach Station in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, Finnair flies from Kuressaare Airport (URE) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a week.

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