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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Valga to Cesistrain train 871
    2. Take the bus from Cēsu AO to Jēkabpils AObus bus 7799
    4h 50m
    $10–15

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Valga to Riga-Pasazierutrain train 0 / ...
    2. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Plavinastrain train 702 / ...
    5h 36m
    $16–29

  3. Drive  183.3 km

    1. Drive from Valga to Jēkabpilscar car 183.3 km
    2h 51m
    $34–49

  4. Bus via Riga

    1. Take the bus from Valga bussijaam to Riiabus bus El24
    2. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Jēkabpils AObus bus 7010 / ...
    5h 52m
    $20–33

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Valkas AO to Smiltenes AObus bus
    2. Take the bus from Smiltenes AO to Madonas AObus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madonas AO to Jēkabpils AObus bus
    6h 14m
    $13–24

Valga to Jēkabpils by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Valga to Jēkabpils AO via Riga-Pasazieru, Plavinas, and Pļaviņas in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valga bussijaam to Jēkabpils AO via Riia and Rīgas SAO in around 5h 52m.

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