What is the cheapest way to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis?

The cheapest way to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis is to bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis?

The fastest way to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Old Town Riga, Rīga and Cēsis?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rīgas SAO and arriving at Cēsu AO. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Old Town Riga, Rīga and Cēsis?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Cesis. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis?

The distance between Old Town Riga, Rīga and Cēsis is 93 km. The road distance is 88.7 km.

How do I travel from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis without a car?

The best way to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs $4 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis?

The train from Riga-Pasazieru to Cesis takes 1h 22m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis bus from?

Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis bus services, operated by CATA, depart from Rīgas SAO station.

Where do I catch the Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis train from?

Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis train services, operated by Vivi, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.

Train or bus from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis?

The best way to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs $4 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis bus arrive?

Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis bus services, operated by CATA, arrive at Cēsu AO station.

Where does the Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis train arrive?

Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis train services, operated by Vivi, arrive at Cesis station.

Can I drive from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis?

Yes, the driving distance between Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis.

Where can I stay near Cēsis?

There are 174+ hotels available in Cēsis.

Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis by train, bus, or car

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Old Town Riga, Rīga to Cēsis by foot and train

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1h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 93 km
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Old Town Riga, Rīga, Latvia and Cēsis, Latvia?

Vivi operates a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Cesis every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, CATA operates a bus from Rīgas SAO to Cēsu AO hourly. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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