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Compare train and bus for Riga to Cēsis
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Riga to Cēsis among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, while a bus costs an average of €7.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Tickets start at around €7 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €9. The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Riga to Cēsis by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Riga to Cēsis is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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4:00 PM 1h49 Riga 5:49 PM Cēsis €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:00 PM 1h49 Riga 5:49 PM Cēsis €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:00 AM 1h43 Riga 10:43 AM Cēsis €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:20 AM 1h49 Riga 10:09 AM Cēsis €6 1 One-way 0 transfers - 0
4:45 PM 1h45 Riga 6:30 PM Cēsis €7 1 One-way 0 transfers - 0
1:00 PM 1h48 Riga 2:48 PM Cēsis €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 15 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Riga and Cēsis as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Riga and arrive in Cēsis.
- Travel with Infobus, Ecolines to go to Cēsis by bus.
- 15 direct buses per day with Infobus, Ecolines.
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