There are 3 ways to get from Jēkabpils to Tartu by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Jēkabpils AO to Cēsu AObus 7799
- Take the train from Cesis to Tartutrain 889
6h 3m€14–24Train
- Take the train from Plavinas to Riga-Pasazierutrain 703 / ...
- Take the train from Riia raudteejaam to Aardlatrain Re37 / ...
6h 48m€18–33Drive 268.8 km
- Drive from Jēkabpils to Tartucar 268.8 km
4h 2m€46–66
Jēkabpils to Tartu by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jēkabpils to Tartu is to bus and train which costs €14 - €25 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Jēkabpils to Tartu is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct train from Jēkabpils to Tartu. However, there are services departing from Plavinas and arriving at Aardla via Riia raudteejaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Jēkabpils and Tartu is 286 km. The road distance is 268.8 km.
The best way to get from Jēkabpils to Tartu without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 3m and costs €14 - €25.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Jēkabpils to Tartu, including transfers.
Jēkabpils to Tartu train services, operated by Vivi, depart from Plavinas station.
Jēkabpils to Tartu train services, operated by Vivi, arrive at Riga-Pasazieru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jēkabpils to Tartu is 269 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Jēkabpils to Tartu.
There are 396+ hotels available in Tartu.
What companies run services between Jēkabpils, Latvia and Tartu, Estonia?
You can take a bus from Jēkabpils AO to Aardla via Pļaviņas, Plavinas, and Riia raudteejaam in around 6h 48m.
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Cesis to Tartu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- LTG Link
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Cesis to Tartu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €11–16
Train from Riia raudteejaam to Aardla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- €18–24
- Phone
- 8760
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vivi
Train from Plavinas to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Vivi
- Phone
- 64122121
- [email protected]
- Website
- CATA
Bus from Jēkabpils AO to Cēsu AO
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- CATA
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