There are 5 ways to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Valka by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Valgatrain 0 / ...
4h 36m$12–21Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Valkas AObus 7600
4h 47m$2–11Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Riga-RIX to Valka165.6 km
2h 26mDrive 165.6 km
- Drive from Riga Airport (RIX) to Valkacar 165.6 km
2h 26m$30–43Train via Lugazi
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Lugazitrain 874 / ...
4h 48m$8–16
Riga Airport (RIX) to Valka by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Valka is to bus which costs $2 - $11 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Valka is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Riga Airport (RIX) to Valka. However, there are services departing from Rīgas lidosta and arriving at Valkas AO via Rīgas SAO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Riga Airport (RIX) to Valka. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Valga via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Riga Airport (RIX) and Valka is 191 km. The road distance is 165.6 km.
The best way to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Valka without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $12 - $21.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Valka, including transfers.
Riga Airport (RIX) to Valka bus services, operated by SIA "VTU Valmiera", depart from Rīgas SAO station.
Riga Airport (RIX) to Valka train services, operated by Elron, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.
The best way to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Valka is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $12 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $11 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Riga Airport (RIX), Latvia and Valka, Latvia?
Elron operates a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Valga twice daily. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 2h 3m. LTG Link also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, SIA "VTU Valmiera" operates a bus from Rīgas SAO to Valkas AO once daily. Tickets cost $1–10 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- elron.ee
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Valga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://elron.ee/en
- Express Train Ticket
- $12–18
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ltglink.lt
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Valga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://ltglink.lt/en
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Lugazi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://ltglink.lt/en
- Phone
- 8760
- [email protected]
- Website
- vivi.lv
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Lugazi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://www.vivi.lv/en/
- Phone
- 80700030
- [email protected]
- Website
- vtu-valmiera.lv
Bus from Rīgas SAO to Valkas AO
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Schedules at
- vtu-valmiera.lv
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More Questions & Answers
Riga Airport (RIX) to Valka bus services, operated by SIA "VTU Valmiera", arrive at Valkas AO station.
Riga Airport (RIX) to Valka train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Valga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riga Airport (RIX) to Valka is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Riga Airport (RIX) to Valka.
There are 49+ hotels available in Valka.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Riga Airport (RIX) and Valka. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.