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How to get fromOtepää to Rigaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Otepää to Riga by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Puka to Riia raudteejaamtrain train Re37 / ...
    4h 12m
    $14–24

  2. Bus, train via Valka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Otepää to Valga bussijaambus bus 50 / ...
    2. Take the train from Valga to Riga-Pasazierutrain train 873 / ...
    4h 21m
    $8–13

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Otepää to Valga bussijaambus bus 50 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Valga bussijaam to Riiabus bus El24
    4h 25m
    $13–21

  4. Drive  207.2 km

    1. Drive from Otepää to Rigacar car 207.2 km
    2h 58m
    $40–57

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Otepää to Valga bussijaambus bus 50 / ...
    2. Take the train from Valga to Riga-Pasazierutrain train 12
    4h 14m
    $12–22

Otepää to Riga by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Otepää, Estonia and Riga, Latvia?

Elron operates a train from Puka to Riia raudteejaam once daily. Tickets cost $12–22 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otepää to Riia via Valga bussijaam in around 4h 25m.

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