The average bus between Riga and Põlva takes 9h 10m and the fastest bus takes 7h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Riga to Põlva. 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 3 times a day between Riga and Põlva. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Riga is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Põlva at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Pärnu bussijaam and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 10m • 2 changes


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18h 50m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Põlva. However, there are services departing from Riga station and arriving at Põlva station via Parnu Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
Riga to Põlva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.
Riga to Põlva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Põlva bussijaam station.
Book your Riga to Põlva bus tickets online with FlixBus, Lux Express and 6 other operators.
The distance between Riga and Põlva is 215.1 km. The road distance is 403 km.
You can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Põlva bussijaam via Pärnu bussijaam and Tartu bussijaam in around 8h 10m.