How to travel from Valga to Riga

There are 2 ways to get from Valga to Riga: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Valga to Riga is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Riga:

Taking a train costs $4 (€3) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $12 (€10) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Valga to Riga is by bus with an average journey time of 2 h 20 min.

There are alternative travel options to Riga that take longer:

Train takes on average 2 h 22 min.

The distance from Valga to Riga is approximately 92 miles (148 km).

The average frequency per day from Valga to Riga is:

• 5 buses a day.
• 2 trains a day.

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

• Buses from Valga to Riga most often leave from Valga, Jaama and arrive in Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.

The following travel companies offer services from Valga to Riga:

• Travel with Lux Express or SIA " VTU Valmiera" to go to Riga by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find SIA " VTU Valmiera" Valga to Riga tickets on Omio for $10 (€9).
• Travel with Vivi to go to Riga by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Vivi Valga to Riga tickets on Omio for $8 (€7).

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

• Direct bus available with Lux Express or SIA " VTU Valmiera" 5 direct buses per day.
• 2 direct trains per day with Vivi.

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