Tallinn–Tartu–Riga direct line
The most comfortable way to travel between Estonia and Latvia!
From 12 January, a direct Tallinn–Tartu–Riga line makes it easy and comfortable to travel to Riga and back.
The train departs daily from Tallinn at 14:50, from Tartu at 17:05, and arrives in Riga at 20:46.
From Riga, the train departs daily at 7:30, arriving in Tartu at 11:01 and in Tallinn at 13:15.
ATTENTION!
Starting from 16 June, railway infrastructure works will take place on the Elva–Valga section, resulting in changes to the Tallinn–Tartu–Riga direct train service. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays (except during the Midsummer week), the Elva–Valga section will be closed to train traffic and tickets for international journeys will not be sold.
During the infrastructure works period:
- On Mondays, the train will not operate on the Tallinn–Riga route. The Riga–Tallinn service will operate.
- From Tuesday to Wednesday, international services will be suspended.
- On Thursdays, the train will not operate on the Riga–Tallinn route. The Tallinn–Riga service will operate.
International tickets for the Tallinn–Tartu–Riga route (when the departure and destination stops are in different countries) can be purchased in advance on the Elron website (at a lower price) or on board from the customer service staff.
Tickets for domestic travel within Latvia (on the Valmiera–Riga section) can be purchased on board from the customer service staff.
Stops and route
Stops in Estonia: Balti jaam (Balti station), Kitseküla, Ülemiste, Tapa, Tamsalu, Jõgeva, Tartu, Aardla, Ropka, Nõo, Tõravere, Peedu, Elva, Palupera, Puka, Mägiste, Keeni, Sangaste, Valga.
Stops in Latvia: Valmiera, Cēsis, Sigulda, Zemitāni, Riga.
Tickets
- International tickets for the direct Tallinn – Tartu – Riga route can be purchased from the Elron ticket sales system and from the customer service staff on board the train.
- Buying tickets online is the most affordable option. International tickets have a fixed price and no additional discounts apply.
- Advance ticket sales online are available up to 14 days in advance.
- Prices for all stops can be viewed in the timetable search.
Ticket prices when purchased online
Ticket prices when purchased on the train
Trains
The Tallinn–Tartu–Riga line is operated with a Stadler FLIRT train.
The train features:
- Free WiFi, computer desks with power outlets
- 2 wheelchair spaces, with the option to park a stroller
- Restroom (including a baby changing table), accessible for passengers with reduced mobility
- Automatic climate control system
Customer Support
Elron’s customer support is available daily from 06:00 to 24:00.
Phone: +372 616 0245
Email: [email protected]
Service Provider
The Tallinn–Tartu–Riga direct line is operated by AS Eesti Liinirongid (Elron). Passenger services in the Republic of Latvia are provided in cooperation with the passenger train operator Vivi (AS Pasažieru vilciens).