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

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There are 6 ways to get from Riga to Põlva by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Aardlatrain train 0 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kirsi to Põlvatrain train R46
    5h 15m
    €24–39

  2. Train, bus via Valka

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Valgatrain train 876 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Valga bussijaam to Võru bussijaambus bus 291 / ...
    6h 55m
    €10–15

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Parnu Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pärnu bussijaam to Tartu bussijaambus bus 145 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Põlva bussijaambus bus 156 / ...
    8h 10m
    €32–52

  4. Drive  238.9 km

    1. Drive from Riga to Põlvacar car 238.9 km
    3h 36m
    €39–57

  5. 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 Põlva bussijaambus bus
    6h 26m
    €67–178

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Elvatrain train 0 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Põlva bussijaambus bus 156 / ...
    6h 3m
    €16–33

Riga to Põlva by bus

Calendar24Weekly Buses
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Põlva via Kirsi and Põlva in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Põlva bussijaam via Pärnu bussijaam and Tartu bussijaam in around 8h 10m.

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