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How to get fromTartu to Jēkabpilsby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tartu to Jēkabpils by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Aardla to Cesistrain train Re37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cēsu AO to Jēkabpils AObus bus 7799
    6h 3m
    $16–27

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Tartu to Riga-Pasazierutrain train 12
    2. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Plavinastrain train 704 / ...
    7h 5m
    $20–38

  3. Drive  269.1 km

    1. Drive from Tartu to Jēkabpilscar car 269.1 km
    4h 1m
    $51–74

  4. Train, bus via Tartu

    1. Take the train from Tartu to Cesistrain train 12
    2. Take the bus from Cēsu AO to Jēkabpils AObus bus 7799
    6h 4m
    $16–27

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Riiabus bus El24
    2. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Jēkabpils AObus bus 7010 / ...
    7h 2m
    $26–41

Tartu to Jēkabpils by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Tartu, Estonia and Jēkabpils, Latvia?

You can take a train from Tartu to Jēkabpils AO via Riga-Pasazieru, Plavinas, and Pļaviņas in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tartu bussijaam to Jēkabpils AO via Riia and Rīgas SAO in around 7h 2m.

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