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Bus Jelgava to Riga: Trip Overview

Bus Jelgava to Riga: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$6
Average bus trip duration55m
Number of daily buses41
Earliest bus departure4:55 AM
Distance26 miles (41 km)
Latest bus departure9:55 PM

Jelgava to Riga Buses

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Bus service from Jelgava to Riga will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Jelgava to Riga, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures41
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:55AM - 9:55PM
Minimum Price$6
Average Ticket Price$6
Minimum Trip Duration55m
Average Bus Trip Duration55m
Distance26 miles (41 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteInfobus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Jelgava - Riga

The best way to travel from Jelgava to Riga is by bus. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The travel time from Jelgava to Riga is about 55m, although the fastest bus will take 55m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 26 miles (41 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 26 miles (41 km).

On average, there are 41 daily departures on this route, offered by Infobus. The number of buses operating from Jelgava to Riga may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Jelgava to Riga by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The first bus leaves at 4:55 AM and the last one leaves at 9:55 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Jelgava to Riga leave from Jelgava and arrive at Starptautiskā autoosta. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Jelgava to Riga by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $6.

The average bus ticket price from Jelgava to Riga is $6. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $6 and $6, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Jelgava to Riga. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Jelgava and Riga is about 1h 50m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Riga before returning to Jelgava in the evening.

Once in Riga, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Dome Square, Nativity Cathedral, The Freedom Monument, Alberta Iela and Latvian University Botanical Garden.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Jelgava to Riga but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Jelgava to Riga, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Jelgava to Riga that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Jelgava to Riga, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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