There are 4 ways to get from Tartu to Ludza by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tartu to Riga-Pasazierutrain 0 / ...
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Ludzatrain 704 / ...
7h 45m$24–39Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tartu bussijaam to Riiabus El24
- Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Ludzas AObus 7611
9h$19–50Drive 254.8 km
- Drive from Tartu to Ludzacar 254.8 km
3h 53m$47–68Train, bus
- Take the train from Tartu to Cesistrain 0 / ...
- Take the bus from Cēsu AO to Rēzeknes AObus 7749
9h 4m$20–36
Tartu to Ludza by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tartu to Ludza is to train and bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Tartu to Ludza is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Tartu to Ludza. However, there are services departing from Tartu bussijaam and arriving at Ludzas AO via Rīgas SAO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Tartu to Ludza. However, there are services departing from Tartu and arriving at Ludza via Riga-Pasazieru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Tartu and Ludza is 495 km. The road distance is 254.8 km.
The best way to get from Tartu to Ludza without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $23 - $40.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Tartu to Ludza, including transfers.
Tartu to Ludza bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Tartu bussijaam station.
Tartu to Ludza train services, operated by Elron, depart from Tartu station.
The best way to get from Tartu to Ludza is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $50 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Tartu, Estonia and Ludza, Latvia?
You can take a train from Tartu to Ludza via Riga-Pasazieru in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tartu bussijaam to Ludzas AO via Riia and Rīgas SAO in around 9h.
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Elron
Train from Tartu to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- $18–27
Train from Tartu to Cesis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- $12–17
- 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
- $18–35
- Website
- Lux Express
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More Questions & Answers
Tartu to Ludza bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Riia station.
Tartu to Ludza train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Riga-Pasazieru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tartu to Ludza is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Tartu to Ludza.
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