Driving from Riga to Tallinn
Tallinn lies 280 km (174 mi) north of Riga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 16 min without stops, over roughly 341 km (212 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Riga | Tallinn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Latvia | Estonia |
| Population | 742,572 | 394,024 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) | UTC+3 (Europe/Tallinn) |
What changes when you arrive in Tallinn
Crossing from Latvia into Estonia: the dialling code becomes +372; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book car hire from Riga to Tallinn
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Staying in Tallinn
Our booking partner lists 789 places to stay in Tallinn. Of the 549 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (274), and 7 are five-star. Across 308 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 493,690 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Tallinn
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Common questions
How far is Tallinn from Riga?
280 km (174 mi) in a straight line, north of Riga; by road roughly 341 km (212 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riga to Tallinn by car?
About 4 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riga and Tallinn?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tallinn?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Tallinn?
Our booking partner lists 789 places to stay in Tallinn, bookable on this site.
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.