What is the cheapest way to get from Tartu to Riga?

The cheapest way to get from Tartu to Riga is to train which costs $14 - $27 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tartu to Riga?

The fastest way to get from Tartu to Riga is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Tartu and Riga?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tartu bussijaam and arriving at Riia. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Tartu and Riga?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tartu and arriving at Riia raudteejaam. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Tartu to Riga?

The distance between Tartu and Riga is 249 km. The road distance is 244.6 km.

How do I travel from Tartu to Riga without a car?

The best way to get from Tartu to Riga without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $14 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Tartu to Riga?

The train from Tartu to Riia raudteejaam takes 3h 36m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Tartu to Riga bus from?

Tartu to Riga bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Tartu bussijaam station.

Where do I catch the Tartu to Riga train from?

Tartu to Riga train services, operated by Elron, depart from Tartu station.

Train, bus or fly from Tartu to Riga?

The best way to get from Tartu to Riga is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $14 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $27 and takes 3h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $210 - $440 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Tartu to Riga bus arrive?

Tartu to Riga bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Riia station.

Where does the Tartu to Riga train arrive?

Tartu to Riga train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Riia raudteejaam station.

Can I drive from Tartu to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Tartu to Riga is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Tartu to Riga.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tartu to Riga?

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Where can I stay near Riga?

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Tartu to Riga - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Tartu to Riga by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Tartu to Riia raudteejaamtrain Re37 / ...
3h 36m
$14–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Riiabus El24
3h 40m
$16–27
Drive 244.6 km
1. Drive from Tartu to Rigacar 244.6 km
3h 25m
$47–67
Train to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Tartu to Ülemistetrain
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane TLL - RIX
4h 52m
$72–191
Bus via Riga Airport
1. Take the bus from Tartu Bus station to Riga Airportbus
5h 2m
$18–28
Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport
1. Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane TAY - RIX
6h 30m
$214–434

Tartu to Riga by train

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 248.7 km
Duration: 3h 36m

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

Elron operates a train from Tartu to Riia raudteejaam once daily. Tickets cost $15–27 and the journey takes 3h 36m. LTG Link also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Lux Express operates a bus from Tartu bussijaam to Riia once a week. Tickets cost $16–27 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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