What is the cheapest way to get from Valga to Riga (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Valga to Riga (State) is to bus which costs $1 - $10 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Valga to Riga (State)?

The fastest way to get from Valga to Riga (State) is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $6 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Valga and Riga (State)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Valkas AO and arriving at Rīgas SAO. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Valga and Riga (State)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Valga and arriving at Riia raudteejaam. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Valga to Riga (State)?

The distance between Valga and Riga (State) is 166 km. The road distance is 158.8 km.

How do I travel from Valga to Riga (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Valga to Riga (State) without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $6 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Valga to Riga (State)?

The train from Valga to Riia raudteejaam takes 2h 11m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Valga to Riga (State) bus from?

Valga to Riga (State) bus services, operated by SIA "VTU Valmiera", depart from Valkas AO station.

Where do I catch the Valga to Riga (State) train from?

Valga to Riga (State) train services, operated by Elron, depart from Valga station.

Train or bus from Valga to Riga (State)?

The best way to get from Valga to Riga (State) is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $6 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $10 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Valga to Riga (State) bus arrive?

Valga to Riga (State) bus services, operated by SIA "VTU Valmiera", arrive at Rīgas SAO station.

Where does the Valga to Riga (State) train arrive?

Valga to Riga (State) train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Riia raudteejaam station.

Can I drive from Valga to Riga (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Valga to Riga (State) is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Valga to Riga (State).

Where can I stay near Riga (State)?

There are 1877+ hotels available in Riga (State).

Valga to Riga (State) - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Valga to Riga (State) by train, bus, or car

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Valga to Riga (State) by train

37Weekly Trains

2h 11mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Valga to Riga (State).

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Distance: 166.4 km
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Valga, Estonia and Riga (State), Latvia?

Elron operates a train from Valga to Riia raudteejaam 3 times a day. Tickets cost $11–19 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, SIA "VTU Valmiera" operates a bus from Valkas AO to Rīgas SAO 5 times a day. Tickets cost $1–10 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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