The average bus between Riga and Jēkabpils takes 2h 18m and the fastest bus takes 2h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Riga to Jēkabpils. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Riga and Jēkabpils. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riga is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Jēkabpils at 11:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riga station and arriving at Jēkabpils station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 18m.
Riga to Jēkabpils bus services, operated by AS "Rēzeknes autobusu parks", depart from Rīgas SAO station.
Riga to Jēkabpils bus services, operated by AS "Rēzeknes autobusu parks", arrive at Jēkabpils AO station.
Book your Riga to Jēkabpils bus tickets online with AS "Rēzeknes autobusu parks", Hansabuss AS and Lux Express.
The distance between Riga and Jēkabpils is 117.8 km. The road distance is 140 km.
Hansabuss AS operates a bus from Rīgas SAO to Jēkabpils AO 4 times a day. Tickets cost $11–15 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.