The cheapest and fastest coaches from Riga to Tallinn
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Buses per day
78
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Riga to Tallinn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riga to Tallinn will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 78 buses that leave Riga for Tallinn every day 78 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 280 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Riga to Tallinn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a flight costs an average of £81.
Distance: 280 km
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0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Riga to Tallinn bus times
The table below shows live departures for Riga to Tallinn coaches for today, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 02:45 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h15 | 07:00 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 02:45 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h40 | 07:25 Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 05:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h25 | 09:25 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 05:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h05 | 09:05 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 05:10 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 4h15 | 09:25 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 05:10 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h25 | 09:35 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 05:10 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 3h55 | 09:05 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 05:10 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h50 | 10:00 Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 05:30 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 3h35 | 09:05 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 05:30 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 3h55 | 09:25 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 07:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h05 | 11:05 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 07:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h25 | 11:25 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 07:10 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 3h55 | 11:05 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 07:10 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 4h15 | 11:25 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:30 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h35 | 12:05 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 07:30 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 3h35 | 11:05 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 07:30 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 3h55 | 11:25 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:40 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h50 | 12:30 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:40 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 5h20 | 13:00 Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 08:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h35 | 12:35 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h30 | 12:30 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 08:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h15 | 12:15 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 08:10 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 4h25 | 12:35 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 08:10 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 4h05 | 12:15 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 08:30 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 4h05 | 12:35 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 08:30 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 3h45 | 12:15 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
EL-20|v121>v1e | 09:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h20 | 13:20 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
EL-20|v121>v1e | 09:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h35 | 13:35 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
EL-20|v121>v1e | 09:10 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 4h10 | 13:20 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
EL-20|v121>v1e | 09:10 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 4h25 | 13:35 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
EL-20|v121>v1e | 09:30 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 4h05 | 13:35 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
EL-20|v121>v1e | 09:30 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 3h50 | 13:20 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h35 | 14:35 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 10:30 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h05 | 14:35 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 10:30 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h25 | 14:55 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 10:40 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 3h55 | 14:35 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 10:40 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 4h15 | 14:55 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 11:00 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 3h35 | 14:35 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 11:00 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 3h55 | 14:55 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h45 | 16:15 Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h25 | 15:55 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
149|v121>v1e | 12:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h30 | 16:30 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
149|v121>v1e | 12:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h45 | 16:45 Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
149|v121>v1e | 12:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h10 | 16:10 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
149|v121>v1e | 12:10 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 4h20 | 16:30 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
149|v121>v1e | 12:10 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 4h00 | 16:10 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
149|v121>v1e | 12:10 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 4h35 | 16:45 Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
149|v121>v1e | 12:30 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 3h40 | 16:10 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
149|v121>v1e | 12:30 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 4h15 | 16:45 Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
149|v121>v1e | 12:30 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 4h00 | 16:30 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 13:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h15 | 17:15 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 13:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h35 | 17:35 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 13:10 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 4h25 | 17:35 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 13:10 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 4h05 | 17:15 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 13:30 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 4h05 | 17:35 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 13:30 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 3h45 | 17:15 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
149|v121>v1e | 14:40 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h40 | 19:20 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:40 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h45 | 19:25 Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
149|v121>v1e | 14:40 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h20 | 19:00 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:40 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h25 | 19:05 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
149|v121>v1e | 14:50 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 4h10 | 19:00 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
149|v121>v1e | 14:50 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 4h30 | 19:20 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h30 | 19:30 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
149|v121>v1e | 15:10 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 3h50 | 19:00 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
149|v121>v1e | 15:10 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 4h10 | 19:20 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h20 | 19:50 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 16:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h35 | 20:35 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 16:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h15 | 20:15 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 16:10 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 4h25 | 20:35 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 16:10 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 4h05 | 20:15 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 16:30 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 4h05 | 20:35 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
14|v121>v1e | 16:30 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 3h45 | 20:15 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h20 | 21:20 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:05 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h55 | 04:00 Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:05 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h30 | 03:35 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
EL-20|v121>v1e | 00:35 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h00 | 04:35 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
EL-20|v121>v1e | 00:35 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 4h20 | 04:55 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
EL-20|v121>v1e | 00:40 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 4h15 | 04:55 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
EL-20|v121>v1e | 00:40 Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 3h55 | 04:35 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
EL-20|v121>v1e | 00:55 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 4h00 | 04:55 Tallinn, Bussijaam | 0 changesdirect | |
EL-20|v121>v1e | 00:55 Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 3h40 | 04:35 Tallinn, Pärnu mnt / Saagi (Vana-Pääsküla) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Riga to Tallinn
Buses from Riga to Tallinn run on average 75 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 75 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 280 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 280 km |
Average bus duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 75 |
Direct buses 75 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Lux Express, Ecolines, FlixBus, Infobus, Peatus Estonia, 1188 Latvia from Riga to TallinnYou can travel by bus between Riga to Tallinn with Lux Express, Ecolines, FlixBus, Infobus, Peatus Estonia, 1188 Latvia for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Riga to Tallinn
Tallinn, the Estonian capital is 191 miles from the Latvian capital, Riga. There are 46 buses a day from Riga to Tallinn; at least two an hour for most of the day. The journey takes between 3 hours 50 minutes and 5 hours 20 minutes. Infobus and Ecolines are the companies which operate the buses on this route. Infobuses depart from Riga Airport, which is a 30-minute bus ride from the centre of Riga. Ecolines buses depart from Riga bus station and Juglas iela Street. The bus station is a 2-minute walk from Riga Central Market. Juglas iela street is a 45-minute bus ride from the centre of Riga. All buses arrive at Tallinn Bus Station which is situated on Lastekodu street 46. This is a 25-minute walk from Tallinn's Old Town.
FAQs: Riga to Tallinn coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riga to Tallinn by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tallinn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Ecolines
- Assistance
- Designated seating
- Assistance with luggage.
- Lux Express
- Lux Express offers a half-price ticket fare for a travel companion if you are traveling with a mobility device or wheelchair.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Ecolines
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Ecolines
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 30kg.
- Lux Express
- To receive a booking code for a half-price ticket for a travel companion, you must email Lux Express prior to booking if you are traveling with a mobility device or wheelchair.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Ecolines
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Lux Express
- One piece of hand luggage weighing no more than 5 kg and not exceeding 45 × 35 × 20 cm, and one piece of luggage weighing no more than 23 kg and not exceeding 70 × 30 × 55 cm, are included free of charge.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Ecolines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- additional fee may apply.
- Lux Express
- Pets are allowed on Estonian and Latvian domestic routes with a separate pet ticket purchased at a 40% discount, guaranteeing a separate seat for the pet and its transport cage or bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Riga and Tallinn
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Autoosta (in the station)
- Bakery Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 18 Train: A, B, C
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station)
- Coffee Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 2, 15, 17, 23 Trams: 2, 4
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