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How to get fromSmolensk to Daugavpilsby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Smolensk to Daugavpils by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Polatsk

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    1. Take the train from Smolensk to Orsha Centrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Orsha Centr to Polocktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Polatsk to Daugavpils Bus stationbus bus
    8h 59m
    $23–155

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Smolensk to Orsha Centrtrain train 001Б / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orsha to Daugavpils Bus stationbus bus 8253
    9h 17m
    $30–113

  3. Drive  407.7 km

    1. Drive from Smolensk to Daugavpilscar car 407.7 km
    5h 42m
    $74–106

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Smolensk to Vitebsktrain train 055Б/640Б
    2. Take the bus from Vitebsk Bus station to Daugavpils Bus stationbus bus 8253
    9h 55m
    $31–52

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Smolensk to Daugavpils.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 474.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Smolensk, Russia and Daugavpils, Latvia?

There is no direct connection from Smolensk to Daugavpils. However, you can take the train to Orsha Centr, take the train to Polock, walk to Polatsk, then take the bus to Daugavpils Bus station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Smolensk to Daugavpils Bus station via Orsha Centr and Orsha in around 9h 17m.

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