There are 4 ways to get from Tartu to Jelgava by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Tartu to Jelgavatrain 12
4h 22m$16–21Bus
- Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Riiabus El24
- Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Jelgavas AObus 7376 / ...
4h 55m$21–33Drive 286.8 km
- Drive from Tartu to Jelgavacar 286.8 km
4h 4m$53–77Train, bus
- Take the train from Aardla to Riga-Pasazierutrain 0 / ...
- Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Jelgavas AObus 7376 / ...
4h 56m$19–33
Tartu to Jelgava by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tartu to Jelgava is to train which costs $16 - $21 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Tartu to Jelgava is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Tartu to Jelgava. However, there are services departing from Tartu bussijaam and arriving at Jelgavas AO via Rīgas SAO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tartu and arriving at Jelgava. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Tartu and Jelgava is 291 km. The road distance is 286.8 km.
The best way to get from Tartu to Jelgava without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $16 - $21.
The train from Tartu to Jelgava takes 4h 22m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Tartu to Jelgava bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Tartu bussijaam station.
Tartu to Jelgava train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Tartu station.
The best way to get from Tartu to Jelgava is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $16 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Tartu, Estonia and Jelgava, Latvia?
LTG Link operates a train from Tartu to Jelgava twice daily. Tickets cost $16–21 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tartu bussijaam to Jelgavas AO via Riia and Rīgas SAO in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Tartu to Jelgava
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–21
- Website
- LTG Link
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Aardla to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- $20–27
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Tartu bussijaam to Riia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Lux Express
- Phone
- +372 627 9080
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hansabuss AS
Bus from Rīgas SAO to Jelgavas AO
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Hansabuss AS
- Schedules at
- Hansabuss AS
Bus from Rīgas SAO to Jelgavas AO
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Hansabuss AS
- Schedules at
- Hansabuss AS
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Booking & Getting There
Tartu to Jelgava bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Riia station.
Tartu to Jelgava train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Jelgava station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tartu to Jelgava is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Tartu to Jelgava.
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