How to travel from Riga to Cēsis

You can get between Riga and Cēsis 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Cēsis from Riga is by taking a train, which costs on average $4 (€4).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Riga to Cēsis:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $6 (€6) from Riga to Cēsis.

The fastest way from Riga to Cēsis is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 19 min.

There are alternative travel options to Cēsis that take longer:

Bus takes on average 1 h 45 min.

Cēsis is approximately 50 miles (81 km) away from Riga.

The average frequency per day from Riga to Cēsis is:

• Around 12 buses per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Cēsis from Riga as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Riga to Cēsis:

The following travel companies offer services from Riga to Cēsis:

• Travel with Infobus, 1188 Latvia or CATA to go to Cēsis by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find 1188 Latvia Riga to Cēsis tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).
• Travel with Vivi for trains to Cēsis. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Vivi Riga to Cēsis tickets on Omio for $4 (€4).

Yes, there are direct routes from Riga to Cēsis with the following travel companies:

• You can find 12 direct buses per day to take to Cēsis with 1188 Latvia or CATA.
• You can find 7 direct trains per day to take to Cēsis with Vivi.

Direct services to Cēsis tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.