There are 6 ways to get from Riga to Lake Peipus by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Aardlatrain 0 / ...
- Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Mustveebus 175 / ...
5h 51m₽1,683–3,006Train, bus via Valka
cheapest- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Valgatrain 874 / ...
- Take the bus from Valga bussijaam to Tartu bussijaambus 369 / ...
- Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Kallastebus 720 / ...
7h 31m₽1,358–1,851Drive 302.9 km
- Drive from Riga to Mustveecar 302.9 km
4h 15m₽4,634–6,693Fly, train, bus
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane RIX - TLL
- Take the train from Ülemiste to Jõgevatrain
- Take the bus from Jõgeva to Kirikubus
7h 9mTrain, bus #2
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Jogevatrain 0 / ...
- Take the bus from Jõgeva to Mustveebus 206 / ...
6h 28mBus
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Parnu Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Tartu bussijaambus 145 / ...
- Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Kallastebus 720 / ...
8h 43m₽3,268–5,006
Riga to Lake Peipus by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Lake Peipus is to train and bus via Valka which costs RUB 1300 - RUB 1900 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Lake Peipus is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs RUB 4600 - RUB 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Lake Peipus. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Kallaste via Pärnu bussijaam and Tartu bussijaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Riga and Lake Peipus is 310 km. The road distance is 302.9 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Lake Peipus without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 51m and costs RUB 1600 - RUB 3100.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Riga to Lake Peipus, including transfers.
Riga to Lake Peipus bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.
Riga to Lake Peipus bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Parnu Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Lake Peipus is 303 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Riga to Lake Peipus.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Lake Peipus, Russia?
You can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kallaste via Pärnu bussijaam and Tartu bussijaam in around 8h 43m.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽5,000–16,000
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Aardla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,200–2,300
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- ₽1,600–2,300
Train from Ülemiste to Jõgeva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽700–1,300
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- ₽900–1,300
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Jogeva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,500–2,700
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- ₽2,000–2,700
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Tartu bussijaam to Mustvee
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽330–550
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Parnu Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,700
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Tartu bussijaam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽950–1,600
- Website
- Lux Express
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