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Baltics • 7 Days
Prices verified: Sep 2026 Source: Ecolines / FlixBus Bus fare

The Baltics in 7 Days: Tallinn, Riga & Vilnius by Express Coach

A budget-first 7-day tour connecting Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Marvel at Tallinn medieval turrets, Riga unmatched Art Nouveau facades, and the Baroque courtyards and eccentric artist republic of Užupis in Vilnius.

Trip Duration 7 Days
Estimated Total €380
Daily Average ~€54/day
Travel Style backpacker
Itinerary route

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  1. 1
    Tallinn 2 days
  2. 2
    Riga 2 days
  3. 3
    Vilnius 3 days

Intercity route legs

Tallinn → Riga bus • Approx 4h 15m 💡 Book via Lux Express for lowest fares and verified schedules.
~€15.00
Riga → Vilnius bus • Approx 4h 00m 💡 Book via Lux Express for lowest fares and verified schedules.
~€14.00

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Medieval Tallinn Arrival & Toompea Views

Tallinn

Arrive in Tallinn. Walk up to the free Kohtuotsa and Patkuli viewing platforms on Toompea Hill for panoramic vistas across the medieval spires.

Estimated day spending: €45.00
Day 2

Telliskivi Creative City & Kalamaja

Tallinn

Explore the trendy wooden quarter of Kalamaja, eat at Balti Jaam Market, and discover street art and craft shops in Telliskivi Creative City.

Estimated day spending: €42.00
Day 3

Lux Express Coach South to Riga

Riga

Board the 4h 15m Lux Express coach along the Baltic coast to Riga. Walk through the cobblestone alleys of Old Riga and visit the Freedom Monument.

Estimated day spending: €48.00
Day 4

Art Nouveau Boulevards & Central Market

Riga

Photograph the gargoyles along Alberta iela, visit the Art Nouveau Museum, and enjoy smoked fish and rye bread in the Zeppelin hangars of Riga Central Market.

Estimated day spending: €46.00
Day 5

Coach to Lithuania & Vilnius Old Town

Vilnius

Take the 4-hour Lux Express coach to Vilnius. Walk through Cathedral Square and climb Castle Hill up to Gediminas Tower for panoramic sunset views.

Estimated day spending: €45.00
Day 6

Republic of Užupis & Trakai Castle Day Trip

Vilnius

Explore the bohemian constitution of Užupis in the morning, then take the 32-minute commuter train to the fairytale 14th-century red-brick Trakai Island Castle.

Estimated day spending: €52.00
Day 7

Vilnius Baroque Churches & Departure

Vilnius

Tour Saint Anne Gothic Church and the historic Vilnius University courtyards before taking the 8-minute train to Vilnius International Airport.

Estimated day spending: €40.00

✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time

If limited to 5 days, spend 2 days in Tallinn and 3 days in Riga, saving Vilnius for a future trip.

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Tallinn to Riga by Bus
Typical minimum €10.00, about €5.00 below this itinerary's stored leg estimate.
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Riga to Vilnius by Bus
Typical minimum €12.00, about €2.00 below this itinerary's stored leg estimate.
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