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There are 5 ways to get from Viljandi to Riga by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Reinu tee to Valga bussijaambus bus 80
    2. Take the train from Valga to Riga-Pasazierutrain train 0 / ...
    4h 29m
    $14–24

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Viljandi bussijaam to Pärnu bussijaambus bus 145 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Parnu Coach Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus Lux Express 14 / ...
    4h 40m
    $33–45

  3. Drive  214.9 km

    1. Drive from Viljandi to Rigacar car 214.9 km
    3h 1m
    $40–57

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Viljandi to Tallinntrain train
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane TLL - RIX
    5h 1m
    $72–211

  5. Bus via Ainaži

    1. Take the bus from Ugala to Papiniidubus bus 371
    2. Take the bus from Papiniidu to Ainažibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ainaži to Rīgas SAObus bus
    7h 40m

Viljandi to Riga by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Viljandi bussijaam to Riga Central Bus Station via Parnu Coach Station in around 4h 40m.

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