Bus and Coach from Tartu to Riga: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Tartu to Riga

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Tartu to Riga from various bus operators like LUX Express for the next days.

today

tomorrow

£20

Saturday

£16

Sunday

£18

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
LUX Express	3h 55m	11:10	Tartu	Bus Stop	15:05	Riga	Central Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Bus Stop, Tartu (Estonia) at 01/05/2026 11:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) arriving at 01/05/2026 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
LUX Express	3h 40m	18:30	Tartu	Bus Stop	22:10	Riga	Central Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Bus Stop, Tartu (Estonia) at 01/05/2026 18:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) arriving at 01/05/2026 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
LUX Express	3h 30m	18:30	Tartu	Bus Stop	22:00	Riga	Sesku Iela Bus Stop	Economy	£20	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Bus Stop, Tartu (Estonia) at 01/05/2026 18:30:00 to Sesku Iela Bus Stop, Riga (Latvia) arriving at 01/05/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
LUX Express	5h 45m	16:45	Tartu	Bus Stop	22:30	Riga	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Bus Stop, Tartu (Estonia) at 01/05/2026 16:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) arriving at 01/05/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
LUX Express	6h 5m	08:30	Tartu	Bus Stop	14:35	Riga	Central Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Bus Stop, Tartu (Estonia) at 01/05/2026 08:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) arriving at 01/05/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
LUX Express	3h 40m	18:30	Tartu	Bus Stop	22:10	Riga	Central Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Bus Stop, Tartu (Estonia) at 02/05/2026 18:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) arriving at 02/05/2026 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
LUX Express	3h 30m	18:30	Tartu	Bus Stop	22:00	Riga	Sesku Iela Bus Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Bus Stop, Tartu (Estonia) at 02/05/2026 18:30:00 to Sesku Iela Bus Stop, Riga (Latvia) arriving at 02/05/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
LUX Express	3h 55m	11:10	Tartu	Bus Stop	15:05	Riga	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Bus Stop, Tartu (Estonia) at 02/05/2026 11:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) arriving at 02/05/2026 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
LUX Express	5h 45m	16:45	Tartu	Bus Stop	22:30	Riga	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Bus Stop, Tartu (Estonia) at 02/05/2026 16:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) arriving at 02/05/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
LUX Express	8h 15m	12:45	Tartu	Bus Stop	21:00	Riga	Central Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Bus Stop, Tartu (Estonia) at 02/05/2026 12:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) arriving at 02/05/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
LUX Express	3h 55m	11:10	Tartu	Bus Stop	15:05	Riga	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Bus Stop, Tartu (Estonia) at 03/05/2026 11:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) arriving at 03/05/2026 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
LUX Express	3h 40m	18:30	Tartu	Bus Stop	22:10	Riga	Central Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Bus Stop, Tartu (Estonia) at 03/05/2026 18:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) arriving at 03/05/2026 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
LUX Express	3h 30m	18:30	Tartu	Bus Stop	22:00	Riga	Sesku Iela Bus Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Bus Stop, Tartu (Estonia) at 03/05/2026 18:30:00 to Sesku Iela Bus Stop, Riga (Latvia) arriving at 03/05/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
LUX Express	5h 45m	16:45	Tartu	Bus Stop	22:30	Riga	Central Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Bus Stop, Tartu (Estonia) at 03/05/2026 16:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) arriving at 03/05/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
LUX Express	6h 5m	08:30	Tartu	Bus Stop	14:35	Riga	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from LUX Express goes from Bus Stop, Tartu (Estonia) at 03/05/2026 08:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Riga (Latvia) arriving at 03/05/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Tartu to Riga is £16 on 02/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Tartu and Riga

See here how frequent the connections between Tartu and Riga are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Tartu to Riga. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Tartu and Riga.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 10 coaches from Tartu to Riga, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Tartu and Riga, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from Tartu to Riga

Compare all providers like LUX Express that travel 8 times every day by bus from Tartu to Riga in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tartu to Riga starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	3h 30m
Earliest Coach	08:30
Latest Coach	18:30
Daily Bus Connections	8 Ø
Distance	222.6 km
Coach Companies	LUX Express

Cheapest coach connections from Tartu to Riga

Every day, 8 buses from 1 coach companies leave Tartu for Riga: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 30/04/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 27/04

Tuesday 28/04

Wednesday 29/04

Thursday 30/04

Friday 01/05

£20

Saturday 02/05

£16

Sunday 03/05

£18

Monday 04/05

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£19

Saturday 09/05

Sunday 10/05

£19

Monday 11/05

Tuesday 12/05

Wednesday 13/05

£17

Thursday 14/05

Friday 15/05

£18

Saturday 16/05

£16

Sunday 17/05

Monday 18/05

Tuesday 19/05

Wednesday 20/05

Thursday 21/05

£17

Friday 22/05

Saturday 23/05

Sunday 24/05

The cheapest time to travel from Tartu to Riga

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Tartu to Riga, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £16, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Tartu to Riga. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £18.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tartu to Riga, with £16. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £19.

How to save money travelling from Tartu to Riga

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Tartu to Riga in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Tartu to Riga, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Tartu to Riga are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Tartu and Riga

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Tartu and Riga.

Bus Stop

Riia 2

Lõuna

Ludvig Puusepa 24

Riia Ring

Ludvig Puusepa 13

Raeplats

Vabaduse puiestee 4

Coach Station

Central Coach Station

Pragas iela 1

Port

Rīga Pasažieru Coach Stop

Katlakalna Iela Bus Stop

Lubanas Str 119A

Eglaines iela/Dole Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Tartu to Riga

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Tartu to Riga? Or which bus companies serve the route Tartu to Riga? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Tartu to Riga bus

How much does a Tartu - Riga coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Tartu - Riga bus trip is available from £16 and takes 3h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Tartu to Riga?

The connection Tartu to Riga is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £29. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Tartu - Riga route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Tartu to Riga is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Riga from Tartu take?

The quickest coach from Tartu to Riga is provided by LUX Express and takes 3h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Tartu to Riga?

The earliest bus to Riga departs from Tartu at 08:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Tartu to Riga?

The latest bus to Riga departs from Tartu at 18:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Tartu - Riga route?

Passengers looking to travel from Tartu to Riga can travel with LUX Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Tartu and Riga?

You can check all the direct connections between Tartu and Riga by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: LUX Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Riga from Tartu?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Tartu Riga bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Tartu Riga bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Tartu to Riga on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Tartu to Riga?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Tartu to Riga

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Tartu and to Riga

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Tartu and to Riga. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!