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How to get fromRiga to Põltsamaaby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Jogevatrain train 0 / ...
    5h 50m
    €20–35

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Parnu Coach Stationbus bus Lux Express 14 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Puhu ristbus bus 600
    5h 57m

  3. Drive 263.5 km

    1. Drive from Riga to Põltsamaacar car 263.5 km
    3h 40m
    €42–60

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane plane RIX - TLL
    2. Take the bus from Lennujaam to Puhu ristbus bus
    4h 23m
    €58–176

  5. Bus via Põltsamaa

    1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Parnu Coach Stationbus bus Lux Express 14 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Põltsamaabus bus 352
    6h 5m
    €30–36

Riga to Põltsamaa by train and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

Elron operates a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Jogeva twice daily. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 4h 5m. LTG Link also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Puhu rist via Pärnu bussijaam in around 5h 57m.

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