There are 4 ways to get from Jēkabpils to Valka 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 Lugazitrain 874 / ...
5h 46m$11–17Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jēkabpils AO to Cēsu AObus 7799
- Take the bus from Valmieras AO to Valkas AObus 7825 / ...
6h 16m$10–16Train
- Take the train from Plavinas to Riga-Pasazierutrain 703 / ...
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Lugazitrain 874 / ...
6h 42m$13–25Drive 182.1 km
- Drive from Jēkabpils to Valkacar 182.1 km
2h 51m$35–50
Jēkabpils to Valka by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jēkabpils to Valka is to bus and train which costs $10 - $18 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Jēkabpils to Valka is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Jēkabpils to Valka. However, there are services departing from Jēkabpils AO and arriving at Valkas AO via Cēsu AO and Valmieras AO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Jēkabpils to Valka. However, there are services departing from Plavinas and arriving at Lugazi via Riga-Pasazieru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Jēkabpils and Valka is 208 km. The road distance is 182.1 km.
The best way to get from Jēkabpils to Valka without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 46m and costs $10 - $18.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Jēkabpils to Valka, including transfers.
Jēkabpils to Valka bus services, operated by CATA, depart from Jēkabpils AO station.
Jēkabpils to Valka train services, operated by Vivi, depart from Plavinas station.
The best way to get from Jēkabpils to Valka is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs $13 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $17 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Jēkabpils, Latvia and Valka, Latvia?
You can take a bus from Jēkabpils AO to SEB banka via Pļaviņas, Plavinas, Riga-Pasazieru, Lugazi, and Lugažu stacija in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jēkabpils AO to Valkas AO via Cēsu AO and Valmieras AO in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- 8760
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vivi
Train from Cesis to Lugazi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Vivi
Train from Plavinas to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Vivi
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Lugazi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Vivi
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Cesis to Lugazi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Lugazi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- LTG Link
- Phone
- 64122121
- [email protected]
- Website
- CATA
Bus from Jēkabpils AO to Cēsu AO
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- CATA
Bus from Jēkabpils AO to Cēsu AO
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- CATA
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- Phone
- +371 80700030
- [email protected]
- Website
- VTU Valmiera
Bus from Valmieras AO to Valkas AO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- VTU Valmiera
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Booking & Getting There
Jēkabpils to Valka bus services, operated by CATA, arrive at Cēsu AO station.
Jēkabpils to Valka train services, operated by Vivi, arrive at Riga-Pasazieru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jēkabpils to Valka is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Jēkabpils to Valka.
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