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Latvian National Museum of Art
The main national art museum presents Latvian and Baltic art in a grand historic building with strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price on Oct 22
$9
Average ticket price on Oct 22
$9
Fastest journey on Oct 22
1 h 53 m
Average journey duration on Oct 22
1 h 53 m
Buses on Oct 22
2
Distance
103 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Valmiera to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valmiera to Riga will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
On Thu, Oct 22, we found 2 buses from Valmiera to Riga, including 2 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 22 the direct buses cover the 103 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 53 m .
On Thu, Oct 22 the slowest buses will take 1 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Buses from Valmiera to Riga run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:50, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 64 miles (103 km) distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 64 miles (103 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 1h 48m |
First bus 4:50 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Valmiera to Riga.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:07AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:12AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 2h03 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:22AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:57AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:27AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:07AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:47AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:22PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:47PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:32PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:47PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:07PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:52PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:17PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:47PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:22PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:12PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:17PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:12PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Valmiera to Riga buses for tomorrow, Thursday, October 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:47 PM Valmiera | 1h53 | 3:40 PM Riga | 0 transfersDirect | |
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The main national art museum presents Latvian and Baltic art in a grand historic building with strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Well-curated museum on Latvia’s occupations by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. It gives vital context for Riga and modern Latvia.
Fascinating museum on the Art Nouveau era inside a richly decorated 1903 apartment. Ideal for understanding Riga’s iconic architecture.
Riga’s UNESCO-listed medieval core is packed with churches, guild houses, squares, and winding lanes. It is the city’s classic walking area.
Celebrated avenue lined with ornate Art Nouveau facades by Eisenstein and others. A top place to appreciate Riga’s architectural fame.
Leafy canal-side park around the old city moat, ideal for relaxed walks, bridges, flowers, and classic views of central Riga.
Grey peas with bacon is a classic Latvian winter dish of stewed peas mixed with fried onions and bacon, especially tied to festive tables.
Rye bread soup is a traditional sweet dessert made from dark rye bread, dried fruit and spices, valued for turning Latvia's staple bread into comfort food.
Sklandrausis is a protected Latvian pastry with rye crust and carrot-potato filling, rooted in Livonian and Kurzeme cooking traditions.
One of Riga's best-known fine dining restaurants, offering tasting menus, polished service and contemporary Baltic cuisine.
Refined Latvian fine dining in the Old Town, known for seasonal local ingredients, elegant plating and a calm historic setting.
A respected cellar restaurant serving modern Latvian cuisine with game, fish and regional produce in a warm medieval atmosphere.
Moderate for the Baltics: hotels and dining cost more than Vilnius, but public transport is cheap and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is often included only at higher-end venues. Rounding up is common; 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Taxis usually round up. Cafes may use small change or none.
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Most Valmiera to Riga buses use the Valmiera, Kārļa Baumaņa iela / Bastiona iela to Riga station pair. Use this guide to compare Valmiera and Riga bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Valmiera, Kārļa Baumaņa iela / Bastiona iela has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Valmiera, Kārļa Baumaņa iela / Bastiona iela. ATMs are available at Valmiera, Kārļa Baumaņa iela / Bastiona iela.
Ticket office support is available at Valmiera, Kārļa Baumaņa iela / Bastiona iela.
Available at Valmiera, Kārļa Baumaņa iela / Bastiona iela: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Valmiera, Kārļa Baumaņa iela / Bastiona iela: Bus stop is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Valmiera has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack bars available inside the station.
Wi-Fi is available at Valmiera. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Valmiera.
Available at Valmiera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Valmiera: Wheelchair accessible entrance and facilities.
Riga is 2 km from Riga city centre. Public transport options include:
Riga has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food and cafes available
Free access throughout the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs near entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Riga.
Available at Riga: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Riga: Wheelchair accessible ramps.
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