There are 5 ways to get from Tartu to Riga (State) by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tartu to Riga-Pasazierutrain 0 / ...
3h 36m$14–27Bus
- Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Riiabus El24
3h 40m$18–35Drive 244.6 km
- Drive from Tartu to Rigacar 244.6 km
3h 25m$45–65Train, fly
- Take the train from Tartu to Ulemistetrain
- Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane TLL - RIX
4h 57m$72–211Bus via Riga Airport
- Take the bus from Tartu Bus station to Riga Airportbus
5h 2m$20–35
Tartu to Riga (State) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tartu to Riga (State) is to train which costs $14 - $27 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Tartu to Riga (State) is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $45 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tartu bussijaam and arriving at Riia. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tartu and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Tartu and Riga (State) is 249 km. The road distance is 244.6 km.
The best way to get from Tartu to Riga (State) without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $14 - $27.
The train from Tartu to Riga-Pasazieru takes 3h 36m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Tartu to Riga (State) bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Tartu bussijaam station.
Tartu to Riga (State) train services, operated by Elron, depart from Tartu station.
The best way to get from Tartu to Riga (State) is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $14 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Tartu, Estonia and Riga (State), Latvia?
Elron operates a train from Tartu to Riga-Pasazieru 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–27 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 $18–35 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
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Tartu to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- $18–27
Train from Tartu to Ulemiste
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- $13–20
- 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
- $18–35
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Tartu Bus station to Riga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- luxexpress.eu
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More Questions & Answers
Tartu to Riga (State) bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Riia station.
Tartu to Riga (State) train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Riga-Pasazieru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tartu to Riga (State) is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Tartu to Riga (State).
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