There are 5 ways to get from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Riga by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane TLL - RIX
1h 18m$64–185Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ulemiste to Riga-Pasazierutrain 12
5h 49m$24–50Bus
- Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus 1205 / ...
5h 27m$35–41Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tallinn-TLL to Riga309.3 km
4h 11mDrive 309.3 km
- Drive from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Rigacar 309.3 km
4h 11m$57–82
Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Riga by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Riga is to train which costs $24 - $50 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Riga is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs $60 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Lennujaam and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Tallinn, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulemiste and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Riga is 290 km. The road distance is 309.3 km.
The best way to get from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Riga, including transfers.
Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Tallinn, Bus Station.
Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Riga train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Ulemiste station.
The best way to get from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Riga is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs $60 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $45 and takes 5h 27m, you could also train, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Tallinn Airport (TLL), Estonia and Riga, Latvia?
Air Baltic and Finnair fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Lennart Meri International Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–190
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Lennart Meri International Airport to Riga International Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–170
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Ulemiste to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- LTG Link
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Ulemiste to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- $30–50
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Lux Express
- Phone
- +38 (067) 467-44-00
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransTempo
Bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34–39
- Website
- TransTempo
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More Questions & Answers
Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.
Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Riga train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Riga-Pasazieru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Riga is 309 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Riga.
There are 2228+ hotels available in Riga.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Riga. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.