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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Pärnu to Riga
Showing times and prices for 21 Dec
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Buses per day
38
Distance
162 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Pärnu to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pärnu to Riga will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $17.
Fast coaches
Of the 38 buses that leave Pärnu for Riga every day 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 162 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
08:20AM2h35
Pärnu, Bus Station10:55AMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
$171One-way
0 changes
09:50AM2h35
Pärnu, Bus Station12:25PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
$171One-way
0 changes
FlixBus07:15PM2h40
Pärnu, Bus Station09:55PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
$211One-way
0 changes
FlixBus08:15AM2h40
Pärnu, Bus Station10:55AMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
$221One-way
0 changes
FlixBus12:45PM2h40
Pärnu, Bus Station03:25PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
$221One-way
0 changes
14|v5e>v12109:50AM2h10
Pärnu, Bus Station12:00PMRiga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē)
$231One-way
0 changes
14|v5e>v12110:50AM2h10
Pärnu, Bus Station01:00PMRiga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē)
$231One-way
0 changes
EL-20|v5e>v12112:20AM2h10
Pärnu, Bus Station02:30AMRiga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē)
$261One-way
0 changes
14|v5e>v12104:50PM2h10
Pärnu, Bus Station07:00PMRiga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē)
$261One-way
0 changes
14|v5e>v12108:50AM2h10
Pärnu, Bus Station11:00AMRiga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē)
$311One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Pärnu to Riga bus times
The table below shows live departures for Pärnu to Riga coaches for today, Saturday, 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at 1:57 am
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 6:15 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h40 | 8:55 am Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:20 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h35 | 8:55 am Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 6:50 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h32 | 9:22 am Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 6:50 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h35 | 9:25 am Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 6:50 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h10 | 9:00 am Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 7:50 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h10 | 10:00 am Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 7:50 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h45 | 10:35 am Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:50 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h35 | 10:25 am Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 7:50 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h32 | 10:22 am Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:10 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h40 | 10:50 am Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 8:50 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h10 | 11:00 am Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 8:50 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h45 | 11:35 am Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 8:50 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h32 | 11:22 am Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 changesdirect | |
| 211/149|v5e>v121 | 9:50 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h18 | 12:08 pm Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 211/149|v5e>v121 | 9:50 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h45 | 12:35 pm Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| 211/149|v5e>v121 | 9:50 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h40 | 12:30 pm Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:45 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h40 | 1:25 pm Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:55 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h35 | 2:30 pm Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1:05 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h35 | 3:40 pm Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 1:50 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h35 | 4:25 pm Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 1:50 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h32 | 4:22 pm Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 1:50 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h10 | 4:00 pm Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:55 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h55 | 4:50 pm Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 2:50 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h10 | 5:00 pm Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 2:50 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h35 | 5:25 pm Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 2:50 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h32 | 5:22 pm Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 4:15 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h40 | 6:55 pm Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 4:15 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h20 | 6:35 pm Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 4:15 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h45 | 7:00 pm Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:05 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h15 | 7:20 pm Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:15 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h40 | 7:55 pm Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 5:50 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h35 | 8:25 pm Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 5:50 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h10 | 8:00 pm Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14|v5e>v121 | 5:50 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h32 | 8:22 pm Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:10 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h30 | 9:40 pm Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| EL-20|v5e>v121 | 10:20 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h10 | 12:30 am Riga, Jugla (Brīvības gatvē) | 0 changesdirect | |
| EL-20|v5e>v121 | 10:20 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h27 | 12:47 am Rīga, Tērbatas iela / Merķeļa iela | 0 changesdirect | |
| EL-20|v5e>v121 | 10:20 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h30 | 12:50 am Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:55 pm Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h25 | 1:20 am Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday, 21 December | |||||
| FlixBus | 1:25 am Pärnu, Bus Station | 2h35 | 4:00 am Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Pärnu to Riga
Estonia
Latvia
Buses from Pärnu to Riga run on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 if you book in advance.
There are 35 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 21:10. The fastest coach covers the 162 km distance in 2h 10m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 162 km |
Average bus duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 21:10 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: Lux Express, Ecolines, FlixBus, Infobus, Peatus Estonia from Pärnu to RigaYou can travel by bus between Pärnu to Riga with Lux Express, Ecolines, FlixBus, Infobus, Peatus Estonia for as low as $7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Ecolines
About
Ecolines is a Latvian long-distance bus company, founded in 1993, and is one of the largest and most experienced coach operators in Europe and the Baltic States. It offers comfortable travel to approximately 20 countries and 205 cities daily, with a fleet of over 200 buses, primarily Neoplan, MAN, and Setra coaches. Ecolines operates an extensive route network across the Baltic States, Western, and Eastern Europe, with major hubs including Riga, Berlin, Hamburg, and Warsaw. Many buses offer amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, and Wi-Fi, and on longer trips, personal entertainment devices and stewards are available.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 15m
Cheapest Price
$6
Ecolines frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 30kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Designated seating; Assistance with luggage.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; prior arrangement required.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; additional fee may apply.
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 30m
Cheapest Price
$13
FlixBus frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Infobus
About
Infobus is an international IT company that operates as an online service for finding and purchasing bus, train, and plane tickets, rather than being a bus company itself. Established in 2002, Infobus acts as an intermediary between passengers and various transport carriers, particularly helping smaller bus companies offer online booking services. They utilize their own \BusSystem\" to manage routes and ticket sales globally. Infobus covers over 30 countries and 300 cities, offering a wide range of routes and daily departures. While amenities can vary by carrier, Infobus aims to provide affordable and convenient travel with features like online booking, 24/7 support, and prompt notifications."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 50m
Cheapest Price
$31
Infobus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; may require prior reservation and an additional fee.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets may require a separate ticket.
Lux Express
About
Lux Express, established in 1994 and branded in 2008, is a leading intercity bus operator headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. It has grown to become one of the largest bus operators in Europe, with a fleet of over 100 buses. Lux Express operates in the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), Poland, Finland, and Russia, connecting capitals and key hubs from Tallinn to Warsaw and St. Petersburg to Helsinki. The company prides itself on offering a comfortable travel experience with amenities such as reclining seats, free Wi-Fi, charging points, media screens, and restrooms. Lux Express is known for its on-time services and commitment to passenger comfort and safety.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Price
$13
Lux Express frequency
21 a day
Peatus Estonia
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 30m
Peatus Estonia frequency
8 a day
FAQs: Pärnu to Riga coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pärnu to Riga by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Riga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Pärnu to Riga can start from as little as $11 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Pärnu to Riga is $16; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Pärnu to Riga is 2 h 15 min to travel the 161 km long route, with around there are 19 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Pärnu to Riga leaves at 12: 20am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last coach from Pärnu to Riga leaves at 11: 25pm.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Pärnu to Riga without having to change trains with Lux Express, Ecolines, FlixBus or Peatus Estonia. There are 19 direct coaches from Pärnu to Riga each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the trip from Pärnu to Riga you can take a coach with Lux Express, Ecolines, FlixBus, Infobus, TOKS or Peatus Estonia. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Riga from Pärnu on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Pärnu, Bus Station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta, located away from the city centre.
A trip to Riga from Pärnu is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Pärnu to Riga by coach is October.
Yes, you can take a coach from Pärnu to Riga.
No, the coach from Pärnu to Riga has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Pärnu to Riga.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Pärnu to Riga.
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Pärnu to Riga.
No, luggage for the coach from Pärnu to Riga needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Pärnu to Riga.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Pärnu to Riga.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Pärnu to Riga.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Pärnu to Riga.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Pärnu and Riga
Pärnu
Riga
The major coach station for departures in Pärnu is Pärnu, Bussijaam. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Pärnu, Bussijaam for your trip from Pärnu to Riga.
Pärnu, Bussijaam
information
The major coach station for arrivals in Riga is Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta for your trip to Riga from Pärnu.
Amenities at bus station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 05:00-23:00
Car connection
Prāgas ielaWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Café Autoosta (in the station)
- Bakery Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 18 Train: A, B, C
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