There are 7 ways to get from Tartu to Riga Airport (RIX) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tartu to Riga-Pasazierutrain 12
4h 14m$17–29Bus via Riia
- Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Riiabus El24
4h 16m$20–37Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tartu to Riga-RIX253.6 km
3h 36mDrive 253.6 km
- Drive from Tartu to Riga Airport (RIX)car 253.6 km
3h 36m$47–68Train to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tartu to Ülemistetrain
- Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane TLL - RIX
4h 30m$71–210Bus
- Take the bus from Tartu Bus station to Riga Airportbus
4h 30m$19–40Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport
- Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane TAY - RIX
7h 2m$283–433
Tartu to Riga Airport (RIX) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tartu to Riga Airport (RIX) is to train which costs $16 - $29 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Tartu to Riga Airport (RIX) is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tartu Bus station station and arriving at Riga Airport. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Tartu to Riga Airport (RIX). However, there are services departing from Tartu and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Tartu and Riga Airport (RIX) is 261 km. The road distance is 253.6 km.
The best way to get from Tartu to Riga Airport (RIX) without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $16 - $29.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Tartu to Riga Airport (RIX), including transfers.
Tartu to Riga Airport (RIX) bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Tartu Bus station.
Tartu to Riga Airport (RIX) train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Tartu station.
The best way to get from Tartu to Riga Airport (RIX) is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $16 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus via Riia, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 4h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $280 - $440 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Tartu, Estonia and Riga Airport (RIX), Latvia?
LTG Link operates a train from Tartu to Riga-Pasazieru twice daily. Tickets cost $14–19 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Elron also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Lux Express operates a bus from Tartu bussijaam to Riia once a week. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- 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
Flights from Tartu Ülenurme Airport to Riga International Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–430
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Tartu to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Tartu to Ülemiste
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- LTG Link
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Tartu to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- $19–27
Train from Tartu to Ülemiste
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- $14–20
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Tartu bussijaam to Riia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Tartu Bus station to Riga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Schedules at
- luxexpress.eu
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More Questions & Answers
Tartu to Riga Airport (RIX) bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Riga Airport station.
Tartu to Riga Airport (RIX) train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Riga-Pasazieru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tartu to Riga Airport (RIX) is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Tartu to Riga Airport (RIX).
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