How to travel from Valga to Riga

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Compare train and bus for Valga to Riga

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Valga to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a bus costs an average of $21.

Distance: 92 miles (149 km)

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$21

Average price

Cheapest

$34

Average price

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3h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 23m

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The cheapest way to travel from Valga to Riga is a train with an average price of $15 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Valga to Riga:

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valga to Riga costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Valga to Riga is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Valga and Riga including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Valga to Riga among Omio's users.

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from Valga to Riga

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Lux Express385/24|9082e>v121
    12:25 PM3h15
    Valga, Jaama
    3:40 PMSkulte, Riga International Airport
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Lux Express385/24|9082e>v121
    12:25 PM3h15
    Valga, Jaama
    3:40 PMSkulte, Riga International Airport
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lux Express915/25|9082e>v121
    7:40 PM2h20
    Valga, Jaama
    10:00 PMRiga, Ilukstes street/Plavnieki
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Lux Express915/25|9082e>v121
    7:40 PM2h30
    Valga, Jaama
    10:10 PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lux Express385/24|9082e>v121
    12:25 PM2h40
    Valga, Jaama
    3:05 PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Valga to Riga

Travel to Riga 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 Valga to Riga.

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There are 2 options to travel between Valga and Riga including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Valga to Riga is a train with an average price of $15 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Valga to Riga:

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valga to Riga costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Valga to Riga is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from Valga to Riga is approximately 92 miles (149 km).
The average frequency per day from Valga to Riga is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Valga to Riga:
  • Buses mostly depart from Valga, Jaama and arrive in Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Valga to Riga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lux Express, Infobus, SIA "VTU Valmiera" to go to Riga by bus.
  • Travel with Elron, LTG Link to go to Riga by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Valga to Riga with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Lux Express, Infobus, SIA "VTU Valmiera".
  • 2 direct trains per day with Elron, LTG Link.
Omio customers who travel from Valga to Riga often also extend their vacation to go to Tallinn, Vilnius, Warsaw, Kaunas, Minsk. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Riga and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Riga to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Riga, you can explore the Riga Cathedral, the largest medieval church in the Baltic states, and enjoy its impressive organ. Attend a performance at the Latvian National Opera, known for its high-quality productions. Relax at Jurmala Beach, a popular seaside resort town near Riga. Discover Latvian and international art at the Latvian National Museum of Art, and experience the vibrant cultural hub of Kalnciema Quarter with its markets and events. Visit Riga Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site with medieval architecture, and shop at Riga Central Market, one of Europe's largest. Enjoy panoramic views from St. Peter's Church, admire the Art Nouveau District's intricate facades, and learn about traditional Latvian rural life at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum.
Three to four days is ideal to explore Riga's main attractions, including the Old Town, Art Nouveau architecture, and local markets.

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