Tallinn to Riga by bus
Riga lies 280 km (174 mi) south of Tallinn, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 16 min including stops, over roughly 341 km (212 mi) of road.
| Tallinn | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Estonia | Latvia |
| Population | 394,024 | 742,572 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Tallinn) | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) |
What changes when you arrive in Riga
Crossing from Estonia into Latvia: the dialling code becomes +371; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Where to book buses from Tallinn to Riga
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Staying in Riga
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Common questions
How far is Riga from Tallinn?
280 km (174 mi) in a straight line, south of Tallinn; by road roughly 341 km (212 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tallinn to Riga by bus?
About 5 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tallinn and Riga?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Riga?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.