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There are 3 ways to get from Riga to Gauja by train, bus, or car

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Line 0 train
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1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Gaujatrain 0
50 min
$3–4
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Carnikavabus 6824
2. Drive from Carnikava to Gaujacar
1h 22m
$4–6
Drive 35.9 km
1. Drive from Riga to Gaujacar 35.9 km
43 min
$7–10

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Distance: 34.9 km
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Gauja, LV-008, Latvia?

Vivi operates a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Gauja hourly. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 44 min.

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Carnikava, Latvia

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Things to do in Carnikava

Mežaparks(Opens in a new window)

Mežaparks (German: Kaiserwald) is a neighbourhood of Northern District in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It's located on the western shore of Lake Ķīšezers. The name is literally translated as "forest park". The park was built in the early 20th century and was originally called Kaiserwald. It was one of the world's first garden cities. It had large number of Art Nouveau and Eclectic villas for upper class inhabitants of Riga. During the Second World War, the Kaiserwald concentration camp was located in this park, and many Jews, Gypsies, communists, and other opponents of Nazi rule were murdered in these woods.

Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum(Opens in a new window)

Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum (Latvian: Latvijas Etnogrāfiskais brīvdabas muzejs) is an open-air museum located just outside Riga, the capital of Latvia, on the lightly wooded shores of Juglas Lake.

Riga Zoo(Opens in a new window)

Riga Zoo is a city-owned zoo in Riga, Latvia. It is located in Mežaparks, on the western bank of Ķīšezers lake. Riga Zoo houses around 4000 animals of nearly 500 species and is visited by 250-300,000 visitors annually. The zoo has a branch "Cīruļi" in Liepāja District, Kalvene parish, established in 1996, it has an area of 135 ha.

Freedom Monument(Opens in a new window)

The Freedom Monument is a memorial located in Riga, Latvia, honouring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918–1920). It is considered an important symbol of the freedom, independence, and sovereignty of Latvia. Unveiled in 1935, the 42 m high monument of granite, travertine, and copper often serves as the focal point of public gatherings and official ceremonies in Riga.

Places to stay in Carnikava

ElitasBB(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Villa Gauja - holiday home close to the sea and lake(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

Gungas(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Lilaste(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

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