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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Tallinn to Riga
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
5 h 56 m
Average duration
6 h 17 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tallinn to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tallinn to Riga will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 2 trains that leave Tallinn for Riga on Sat, Apr 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct trains cover the 280 km distance in an average of 6 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 56 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest trains will take 6 h 38 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.
10:10 AM6h38Tallinn4:48 PMRiga$221One-way0 transfers
2:50 PM5h56Tallinn8:46 PMRiga$321One-way0 transfers
- 2:50 PM5h56Tallinn8:46 PMRiga$321One-way0 transfers
- 10:10 AM6h38Tallinn4:48 PMRiga$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Tallinn to Riga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tallinn to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $111.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price |
9h 41m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Tallinn to Riga train times
The table below shows live departures for Tallinn to Riga trains for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:50 PM Tallinn | 5h56 | 8:46 PM Riga | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, April 4 | |||||
| 10:10 AM Tallinn | 6h38 | 4:48 PM Riga | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tallinn to Riga
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Trains from Tallinn to Riga run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 10:25, the last at 18:09. The fastest train covers the 173 miles (280 km) distance in 6h 11m.
Distance 173 miles (280 km) |
Average train duration 9h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 11m |
First train 10:25 AM |
Last train 6:09 PM |
Train companies: Elron from Tallinn to Riga trainsElron trains will get you between Tallinn and Riga from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Tallinn to Riga
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