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! CHANGES TO THE TIMETABLE
Due to railway infrastructure works in Estonia, international train timetables will be affected from 12 to 19 April.
From 12 to 17 April, the following international train services will not operate:
- Narva – Riga – Vilnius (services 21/12/112 and 117/17/22)
- Tallinn – Riga – Vilnius (services 12/112/873 and 874/117/17)
- Tallinn – Tartu – Riga (services 16/711 and 712/13)
- Tallinn – Tartu – Valga – Riga connections (services 14/114/871 and 872/115/15)
On 18–19 April, international services on the Tallinn/Narva – Tartu – Riga/Vilnius routes will operate only between Vilnius/Riga and Tartu.
This applies to:
- Tallinn – Riga – Vilnius services (12/112/873 and 874/117/17)
- Tallinn – Tartu – Riga direct services (16/711 and 712/13)
- Tallinn – Tartu – Valga – Riga connections (14/114/871 and 872/115/15)
The last direct Tallinn–Riga service (16/711 and 712/13) before the works will run on 11 April, and the Riga–Tallinn service on 12 April.
Train services between Tallinn and Riga will resume from 20 April.
ATTENTION!
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).