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There are 3 ways to get from Tallinn to Riga by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Tallinn Bussijaam to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus bus 960
    2. Take the train from Ladozhsky Railway Terminal to Svechatrain train 150А / ...
    29h 2m
    ₽6,371–13,893

  2. Drive 1,688.7 km

    1. Drive from Tallinn to Rigacar car 1,688.7 km
    25h 22m
    ₽26,337–38,042

  3. Bus, train via Jõhvi

    1. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Jõhvi bussijaambus bus 396 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jõhvi to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ladozhsky Railway Terminal to Svechatrain train
    31h 3m
    ₽8,250–15,944

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  • Distance: 1,726.9 km
  • Duration: 29h 2m

What companies run services between Tallinn, Estonia and Riga, Kirov, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Tallinn to Riga. However, you can take the bus to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal, walk to Ligovsky Prospekt, take the line 4 subway to Ladozhskaya, walk to Ladozhsky Railway Terminal, take the train to Svecha, then take the taxi to Riga. Alternatively, you can drive from Tallinn to Riga in around 25h 22m.

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