The cheapest and fastest coaches from Viljandi to Riga
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Viljandi to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Viljandi to Riga will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
To travel from Viljandi to Riga you need to make at least one change.
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Viljandi to Riga bus times
The table below shows live departures for Viljandi to Riga coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
145|12611e>8723e · 14|8723e>18859 | 07:45 Viljandi, Coach Station | 9h40 | 17:25 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|12611e>8723e+![]() | 07:45 Viljandi, Coach Station | 7h55 | 15:40 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|12611e>8723e · 14|8723e>18859 | 07:45 Viljandi, Coach Station | 8h40 | 16:25 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|v772e>v121 · 14|v772e>v121 | 11:29 Leie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie | 5h56 | 17:25 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|v772e>v121 · 14|v772e>v121 | 11:29 Leie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie | 4h56 | 16:25 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|v772e>v121 · 14|v772e>v121 | 11:40 Tänassilma, Kalmetu | 5h45 | 17:25 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|v772e>v121 · 14|v772e>v121 | 11:40 Tänassilma, Kalmetu | 4h45 | 16:25 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|12611e>8723e · 14|8723e>18859 | 12:00 Viljandi, Coach Station | 5h25 | 17:25 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|12611e>8723e · 14|8723e>18859 | 12:00 Viljandi, Coach Station | 4h25 | 16:25 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|12611e>8723e+![]() | 12:00 Viljandi, Coach Station | 7h20 | 19:20 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|v6e>v121 · 14|v6e>v121 | 12:00 Viljandi, Coach Station | 5h25 | 17:25 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|v6e>v121 · 14|v6e>v121 | 12:00 Viljandi, Coach Station | 4h25 | 16:25 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|v772e>v121 · 915/25|v772e>v121 | 12:12 Tänassilma, Kalmetu | 6h48 | 19:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|v772e>v121 · 915/25|v772e>v121 | 12:24 Leie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie | 6h36 | 19:00 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|v772e>v121 · 14|v772e>v121 | 15:29 Leie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie | 4h56 | 20:25 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|v772e>v121 · 14|v772e>v121 | 15:40 Tänassilma, Kalmetu | 4h45 | 20:25 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|12611e>8723e · 14|8723e>18859 | 16:00 Viljandi, Coach Station | 4h25 | 20:25 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|v6e>v121 · 14|v6e>v121 | 16:00 Viljandi, Coach Station | 4h25 | 20:25 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
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145|v772e>v121 · 211/149|v772e>v121 | 07:14 Leie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie | 5h21 | 12:35 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|v772e>v121 · 14|v772e>v121 | 07:14 Leie, Tartu–Viljandi–Kilingi-Nõmme / Kolga-Jaani-Leie | 6h21 | 13:35 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|v772e>v121 · 14|v772e>v121 | 07:25 Tänassilma, Kalmetu | 6h10 | 13:35 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
145|v772e>v121 · 211/149|v772e>v121 | 07:25 Tänassilma, Kalmetu | 5h10 | 12:35 Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Viljandi to Riga
Buses from Viljandi to Riga run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:05, the last at 18:00. The fastest coach covers the 181 km distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 181 km |
Average bus duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 01:05 |
Last bus 18:00 |
Bus providers: Lux Express, FlixBus, Ecolines, Go Bus AS, SEBE, Peatus Estonia, Atko Bussiliinid AS, Tartu Bussikeskus from Viljandi to RigaYou can travel by bus between Viljandi to Riga with Lux Express, FlixBus, Ecolines, Go Bus AS, SEBE, Peatus Estonia, Atko Bussiliinid AS, Tartu Bussikeskus for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Lux Express
FlixBus
Ecolines
Go Bus AS
SEBE
Peatus Estonia
Atko Bussiliinid AS
Tartu Bussikeskus
FAQs: Viljandi to Riga coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Viljandi to Riga 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 Riga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Viljandi, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Viljandi, Kesklinna kool (Uus), Viljandi, Riia mnt. (Männimäe) and Viljandi, Vabaduse plats. When arriving in Riga, you can end your journey in coach stations like Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta, Riga, Prāgas Iela and Riga, Juglas iela.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Viljandi, Kesklinna kool (Uus), which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Viljandi and Riga
- 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
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