The average bus between Riga and Smiltene takes 2h 36m and the fastest bus takes 2h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Riga to Smiltene. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Riga and Smiltene. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riga is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Smiltene at 9:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riga station and arriving at Smiltene station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.
Riga to Smiltene bus services, operated by Wanema, depart from Rīgas SAO station.
Riga to Smiltene bus services, operated by Wanema, arrive at Smiltenes AO station.
The distance between Riga and Smiltene is 120.7 km. The road distance is 136 km.
Wanema operates a bus from Rīgas SAO to Smiltenes AO every 4 hours. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 2h 55m. SIA "VTU Valmiera" also services this route twice daily.
