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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Riga to Tartu

Showing times and prices for 17 Mar

Cheapest price

£19

Average price

£21

Fastest journey

3 h 40 m

Average duration

3 h 50 m

Buses per day

Distance

223 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Riga to Tartu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Riga to Tartu will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.

Fast coaches

Of the 7 buses that leave Riga for Tartu every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 223 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .

The slowest buses will take 4 h 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.

Cheapest

19:003h40

Riga

22:40Tartu, Bussijaam

£191One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

18:453h55

Rīga, Prāgas iela

22:40Tartu, Bussijaam

£191One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

12:454h00

Rīga, Prāgas iela

16:45Tartu, Bussijaam

£211One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

17:454h55

Riga / Airport

22:40Tartu, Bussijaam

£211One-way

0 changes

12:004h45

Riga / Airport

16:45Tartu, Bussijaam

£231One-way

0 changes

Riga to Tartu bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 17 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Lux Express 915/25\|v121>v2e Lux Express915/25\|v121>v2e	07:30 Rīga, Prāgas iela	3h55	11:25 Tartu, Bussijaam	0 changesDirect
Lux Express 915/25\|v121>v2e Lux Express915/25\|v121>v2e	07:45 Riga	3h40	11:25 Tartu, Bussijaam	0 changesDirect
Lux Express 25/175\|v121>v2e Lux Express25/175\|v121>v2e	12:00 Riga / Airport	4h45	16:45 Tartu, Bussijaam	0 changesDirect
Lux Express 25/175\|v121>v2e Lux Express25/175\|v121>v2e	12:45 Rīga, Prāgas iela	4h00	16:45 Tartu, Bussijaam	0 changesDirect
Lux Express 25\|v121>v2e Lux Express25\|v121>v2e	17:45 Riga / Airport	4h55	22:40 Tartu, Bussijaam	0 changesDirect
Lux Express 25\|v121>v2e Lux Express25\|v121>v2e	18:45 Rīga, Prāgas iela	3h55	22:40 Tartu, Bussijaam	0 changesDirect
Lux Express 25\|v121>v2e Lux Express25\|v121>v2e	19:00 Riga	3h40	22:40 Tartu, Bussijaam	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Riga to Tartu

Buses from Riga to Tartu run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

222 km

Average bus duration

3h 44m

Cheapest ticket price

£8

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 35m

First bus

00:35

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: Lux Express and FlixBus Riga to Tartu

Travel from Riga to Tartu from £14 with Omio’s coach partners Lux Express and FlixBus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Riga to Tartu coach information:

Average Duration: 9 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: £14

FAQs: Riga to Tartu coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Riga to Tartu with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Riga to Tartu.

Cheap coach tickets from Riga to Tartu can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Riga to Tartu is £12; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Riga to Tartu coach travel time is 3 h 35 min for the 138 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Riga to Tartu leaves at 00: 35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Riga to Tartu leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Riga to Tartu without having to change trains with Lux Express or FlixBus. There are 6 direct coaches from Riga to Tartu each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Riga to Tartu coach with Lux Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey to Tartu from Riga as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Tartu, Bussijaam, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Tartu from Riga is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Riga to Tartu by coach is January.

Yes, you can take a coach to Tartu from Riga.

Important Stations and Airports in Riga and Tartu

Riga

Tartu

The major coach station for departures in Riga is Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta for your trip from Riga to Tartu.

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