How to travel from Riga to Valga

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Travel Information to Valga from Riga

Distance92 miles (148 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$8 - $12
Cheapest modeTrain • $8 (€7) • 2 h 32 min
Fastest modeBus • $12 (€11) • 2 h 20 min
Popular travel companiesLux Express or Vivi

Travel 92 miles (148 km) by train or bus between Riga and Valga. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Lux Express or Vivi among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Riga to Valga.

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from Riga to Valga

How to get from Riga to Valga by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Riga to Valga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Lux Express25/175|v121>9082e
12:45PM2h45
Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
03:30PMValga, Jaama
$241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Lux Express25/175|v121>9082e
12:45PM2h45
Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
03:30PMValga, Jaama
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lux Express915/25|v121>9082e
07:45AM2h20
Riga, Ilukstes street/Plavnieki
10:05AMValga, Jaama
$361One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Lux Express25/175|v121>9082e
12:00PM3h30
Skulte, Riga International Airport
03:30PMValga, Jaama
$251One-way
0 transfers
Lux Express915/25|v121>9082e
07:30AM2h35
Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
10:05AMValga, Jaama
$361One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Riga to Valga

Travel to Valga easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Riga to Valga.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel from Riga to Valga including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Valga from Riga is by taking a train, which costs on average $8 (€7).

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

Taking a train costs $5 (€4) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $12 (€11).

The quickest way to travel from Riga to Valga is by bus, which takes on average 2 h 20 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Train takes 2 h 32 min on average.

Valga is approximately 92 miles (148 km) away from Riga.

The average frequency per day from Riga to Valga is:

  • 3 buses a day.
  • 2 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Riga to Valga 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 from Riga to Valga:

  • Buses mostly leave from Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta and tend to arrive in Valga, Jaama.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Riga to Valga:

  • You can travel between Riga and Valga by bus with Lux Express or SIA " VTU Valmiera" You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $10 (€9) with SIA " VTU Valmiera" from Riga to Valga.
  • You can take a train from Riga to Valga with Vivi. Cheap tickets can be found for $8 (€7) with Vivi from Riga to Valga.

Yes, there are direct services available from Riga to Valga with the following travel companies:

  • Direct bus available with Lux Express or SIA " VTU Valmiera" 3 direct buses per day.
  • Direct trains with Vivi with 2 direct trains per day.

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

Omio customers who travel from Riga to Valga often also extend their vacation to go to Tartu, Tallinn, Narva or Valmiera. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Valga and these popular destinations at a great price.

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