How to get from Riga to Tallinn
- 281 km as the crow flies
- 31 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 15m
direct
Bus
€18
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Riga to Tallinn. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 281 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
281 km
Riga to Tallinn: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Riga → Tallinnbus
FlixBus·4h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Riga to Tallinn
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€32Departures from Riga to Tallinn
FlixBus runs 31 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 31 | 00:05 | 23:05 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 3h 35m€10Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Riga to Tallinn works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Riga to Tallinn, about 4h 15m. In total it's roughly €18 over 4h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Riga to Tallinn: common questions
How long does it take to get from Riga to Tallinn?
The most useful route takes about 4h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Riga to Tallinn?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:05, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Riga to Tallinn?
31 a day with FlixBus, between 00:05 and 23:05.
How far is Tallinn from Riga?
About 281 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Riga to Tallinn cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €18. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Riga to Tallinn?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Riga to Tallinn without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 35m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Riga to Tallinn?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026