What is the cheapest way to get from Jelgava to Cēsis?

The cheapest way to get from Jelgava to Cēsis is to train via Riga which costs $7 - $11 and takes 3h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jelgava to Cēsis?

The fastest way to get from Jelgava to Cēsis is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Jelgava and Cēsis?

No, there is no direct bus from Jelgava to Cēsis. However, there are services departing from Jelgavas AO and arriving at Cēsu AO via Rīgas SAO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Jelgava and Cēsis?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jelgava and arriving at Cesis. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Jelgava to Cēsis?

The distance between Jelgava and Cēsis is 134 km. The road distance is 130.7 km.

How do I travel from Jelgava to Cēsis without a car?

The best way to get from Jelgava to Cēsis without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $8 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Jelgava to Cēsis?

The train from Jelgava to Cesis takes 2h 11m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Jelgava to Cēsis bus from?

Jelgava to Cēsis bus services, operated by Hansabuss AS, depart from Jelgavas AO station.

Where do I catch the Jelgava to Cēsis train from?

Jelgava to Cēsis train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Jelgava station.

Train or bus from Jelgava to Cēsis?

The best way to get from Jelgava to Cēsis is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $13 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Jelgava to Cēsis bus arrive?

Jelgava to Cēsis bus services, operated by Hansabuss AS, arrive at Rīgas SAO station.

Where does the Jelgava to Cēsis train arrive?

Jelgava to Cēsis train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Cesis station.

Can I drive from Jelgava to Cēsis?

Yes, the driving distance between Jelgava to Cēsis is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Jelgava to Cēsis.

How do I get a bus ticket from Jelgava to Cēsis?

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Jelgava to Cēsis - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jelgava to Cesistrain 889
2h 11m
$8–11
Train via Riga
cheapest
1. Take the train from Jelgava to Riga-Pasazierutrain 6744 / ...
2. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Cesistrain 874 / ...
2h 43m
$7–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jelgavas AO to Rīgas SAObus 7376 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Cēsu AObus 7730 / ...
3h 33m
$10–13
Drive 130.7 km
1. Drive from Jelgava to Cēsiscar 130.7 km
1h 58m
$25–36
Train via Riga #2
1. Take the train from Cukurfabrika to Riga-Pasazierutrain 6702 / ...
2. Take the train from Smerlis to Cesistrain 848 / ...
3h 37m
$8–10

Jelgava to Cēsis by train

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2h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 134.5 km
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Jelgava, Latvia and Cēsis, Latvia?

LTG Link operates a train from Jelgava to Cesis 4 times a day. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jelgavas AO to Cēsu AO via Rīgas SAO in around 3h 33m.

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