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How to get fromJelgava to Jēkabpilsby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jelgava to Jēkabpils by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Jelgava to Riga-Pasazierutrain train 6744 / ...
    2. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Plavinastrain train 704 / ...
    4h 15m
    $7–16

  2. Bus via Riga

    1. Take the bus from Jelgavas AO to Rīgas SAObus bus 7376 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Jēkabpils AObus bus 7010 / ...
    4h 17m
    $15–26

  3. Drive 155.2 km

    1. Drive from Jelgava to Jēkabpilscar car 155.2 km
    2h 22m
    $28–41

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jelgavas AO to Bauskas AObus bus 7352 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bauskas AO to Jēkabpils AObus bus 7851
    5h 8m
    $9–11

Jelgava to Jēkabpils by train and bus

Calendar87Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Jelgava to Jēkabpils AO via Riga-Pasazieru, Plavinas, and Pļaviņas in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jelgavas AO to Jēkabpils AO via Rīgas SAO in around 4h 17m.

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