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 prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $15.

Distance: 92 miles (149 km)

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Driving

$21

Average price

Cheapest

$34

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 23m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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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 $6 (€5) 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 18m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 5m.

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

bus

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 Express915/25|9082e>v121
    7:40 PM2h20
    Valga, Jaama
    10:00 PMRiga, Ilukstes street/Plavnieki
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Lux Express915/25|9082e>v121
    7:40 PM2h20
    Valga, Jaama
    10:00 PMRiga, Ilukstes street/Plavnieki
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lux Express915/25|9082e>v121
    7:40 PM2h20
    Valga, Jaama
    10:00 PMRiga, Ilukstes street/Plavnieki
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Lux Express915/25|9082e>v121
    7:40 PM2h30
    Valga, Jaama
    10:10 PMRīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lux Express385/24|9082e>v121
    12:25 PM3h15
    Valga, Jaama
    3:40 PMSkulte, Riga International Airport
    $201One-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

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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 $6 (€5) 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 18m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 5m.

The distance from Valga to Riga is approximately 92 miles (149 km).
The average frequency per day from Valga to Riga is:
  • Around 5 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:
  • 5 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.

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