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How to get fromTartu to Riga (State)by train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Tartu to Riga (State) by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tartu to Riga-Pasazierutrain train 12
    3h 39m
    $14–27
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tartu Bus station to Riga Airportbus bus
    5h 2m
    $18–28
  3. Drive  244.6 km

    1. Drive from Tartu to Rigacar car 244.6 km
    3h 25m
    $47–67
  4. Train to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tartu to Ülemistetrain train
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane TLL - RIX
    4h 58m
    $72–201
  5. Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport

    1. Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane TAY - RIX
    6h 36m
    $214–434

Tartu to Riga (State) by train

Calendar36Weekly Trains
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tartu, Estonia and Riga (State), Latvia?

LTG Link operates a train from Tartu to Riga-Pasazieru 4 times a day. Tickets cost $14–19 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Elron also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Lux Express operates a bus from Tartu Bus station to Riga Airport once daily. Tickets cost $17–28 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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