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There are 5 ways to get from Budapest to Jelgava by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, line 723 train

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane BUD - RIX
    2. Take the train from Tornakalns to Jelgavatrain train
    5h 48m
    $70–257

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa Zachodniatrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Kaunastrain train
    3. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Jelgavatrain train 889
    23h 42m
    $86–110

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1301
    2. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Jelgavas AObus bus 7376 / ...
    23h 50m
    $142–210

  4. Drive  1,298.3 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Jelgavacar car 1,298.3 km
    15h 51m
    $234–338

  5. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane VIE - RIX
    8h 19m
    $104–446

Budapest to Jelgava by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration23h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,168.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Jelgava, Latvia?

You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Jelgava via Warszawa Zachodnia, Kaunas, and Kaisiadorys in around 23h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Jelgavas AO via Rīgas SAO in around 23h 50m.

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