There are 5 ways to get from Valga to Jēkabpils by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Valga to Cesistrain 873 / ...
- Take the bus from Cēsu AO to Jēkabpils AObus 7799
4h 44m$10–15Train
- Take the train from Valga to Riga-Pasazierutrain 0 / ...
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Plavinastrain 704 / ...
5h 31m$16–29Drive 183.3 km
- Drive from Valga to Jēkabpilscar 183.3 km
2h 51m$34–49Bus via Riga
- Take the bus from Valga bussijaam to Riiabus El24
- Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Jēkabpils AObus 7010 / ...
5h 52m$20–34Bus
- Take the bus from Valkas AO to Smiltenes AObus
- Take the bus from Smiltenes AO to Madonas AObus
- Take the bus from Madonas AO to Jēkabpils AObus
6h 14m$13–24
Valga to Jēkabpils by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valga to Jēkabpils is to train and bus which costs $9 - $15 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Valga to Jēkabpils is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Valga to Jēkabpils. However, there are services departing from Valga bussijaam and arriving at Jēkabpils AO via Rīgas SAO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Valga to Jēkabpils. However, there are services departing from Valga and arriving at Plavinas via Riga-Pasazieru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Valga and Jēkabpils is 204 km. The road distance is 183.3 km.
The best way to get from Valga to Jēkabpils without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $9 - $15.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Valga to Jēkabpils, including transfers.
Valga to Jēkabpils bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Valga bussijaam station.
Valga to Jēkabpils train services, operated by Elron, depart from Valga station.
The best way to get from Valga to Jēkabpils is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $16 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus via Riga, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 52m.
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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valga bussijaam to Jēkabpils AO via Riia and Rīgas SAO in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- 8760
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vivi
Train from Valga to Cesis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Vivi
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Plavinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Vivi
- Phone
- 64122121
- [email protected]
- Website
- CATA
Bus from Cēsu AO to Jēkabpils AO
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- CATA
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Booking & Getting There
Valga to Jēkabpils bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Riia station.
Valga to Jēkabpils train services, operated by Elron, arrive at Riga-Pasazieru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valga to Jēkabpils is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Valga to Jēkabpils.
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