There are 4 ways to get from Riga to Staraya Russa by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Pskov Bus stationbus
- Take the train from Pskov Pass to Staraia Russatrain 010Ч
10h 49mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Aardlatrain 0
- Take the train from Kirsi to Koidulatrain R46
- Take the train from Pechory-Pskovskie to Pskov-1train
- Take the train from Pskov Pass to Staraia Russatrain
12h₽2,873–6,571Drive 489 km
- Drive from Riga to Staraya Russacar 489 km
7h 11m₽7,261–10,488Bus
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Pskov Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Pskov Bus station to Shimskbus 958
- Take the bus from Shimsk to Staraya Russabus 941
10h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Staraya Russa is to train which costs RUB 2800 - RUB 7000 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Staraya Russa is to drive which takes 7h 11m and costs RUB 7000 - RUB 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Staraya Russa. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Staraya Russa via Pskov Bus station and Shimsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Riga to Staraya Russa. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Staraia Russa via Kirsi, Pechory-Pskovskie and Pskov Pass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Riga and Staraya Russa is 463 km. The road distance is 489 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Staraya Russa without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 49m to get from Riga to Staraya Russa, including transfers.
Riga to Staraya Russa bus services, operated by Vissa, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.
Riga to Staraya Russa train services, operated by Elron, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.
The best way to get from Riga to Staraya Russa is to train which takes 12h and costs RUB 2800 - RUB 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Staraya Russa, Russia?
You can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Staraia Russa via Kirsi, Koidula, Pechory-Pskovskie, and Pskov Pass in around 12h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Staraya Russa via Pskov Bus station and Shimsk in around 10h 55m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Pskov Pass to Staraia Russa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽950–2,700
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,500–9,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽950–1,300
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,900–2,700
Train from Pskov Pass to Staraia Russa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽950–2,700
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,500–9,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽950–1,300
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,900–2,700
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- elron.ee
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Aardla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–2,200
- Website
- https://elron.ee/en
- Express Train Ticket
- ₽1,500–2,200
Train from Kirsi to Koidula
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽400–750
- Website
- https://elron.ee/en
- Express Train Ticket
- ₽500–750
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Pechory-Pskovskie to Pskov-1
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽160–900
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽650–900
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽160–230
- Phone
- +371 22 474 814
- [email protected]
- Website
- vissareiss.lv
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Pskov Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- https://vissareiss.lv/
- Schedules at
- https://vissareiss.lv/?highlight=0&sitepage=#Schedule
- Book at
- https://vissareiss.lv/index.php?sitepage=ticket_offer_en
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Pskov Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- https://vissareiss.lv/
- Schedules at
- https://vissareiss.lv/?highlight=0&sitepage=#Schedule
- Book at
- https://vissareiss.lv/index.php?sitepage=ticket_offer_en
- Phone
- +7 (901) 374-41-56
- [email protected]
- Website
- markatek.travel
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Pskov Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- https://markatek.travel/
- Schedules at
- https://markatek.travel/schedule/
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Pskov Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- https://markatek.travel/
- Schedules at
- https://markatek.travel/schedule/
- Phone
- 8 800 770 00 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- sks-auto.ru
Bus from Pskov Bus station to Shimsk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽550–800
- Website
- https://www.sks-auto.ru/
- Website
- https://www.sks-auto.ru/index.php/napravleniya
Bus from Shimsk to Staraya Russa
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽300–440
- Website
- https://www.sks-auto.ru/
- Website
- https://www.sks-auto.ru/index.php/napravleniya
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More Questions & Answers
Riga to Staraya Russa bus services, operated by Vissa, arrive at Pskov Bus station.
Riga to Staraya Russa train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Aardla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Staraya Russa is 489 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Riga to Staraya Russa.












