There are 5 ways to get from Valga to Riga Airport (RIX) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Valga to Riga-Pasazierutrain 873 / ...
2h 56m$8–10Bus via Valkas AO
cheapest- Take the bus from Valkas AO to Rīgas SAObus 7600
4h 16m$2–12Bus
- Take the bus from Valga bussijaam to Riiabus El24
3h 5m$13–24Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Valga to Riga-RIX167.8 km
2h 25mDrive 167.8 km
- Drive from Valga to Riga Airport (RIX)car 167.8 km
2h 25m$31–45
Valga to Riga Airport (RIX) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valga to Riga Airport (RIX) is to train which costs $7 - $11 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Valga to Riga Airport (RIX) is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Valga to Riga Airport (RIX). However, there are services departing from Valga bussijaam and arriving at Rīgas lidosta via 13.janvāra iela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Valga to Riga Airport (RIX). However, there are services departing from Valga and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Valga and Riga Airport (RIX) is 179 km. The road distance is 167.8 km.
The best way to get from Valga to Riga Airport (RIX) without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $7 - $11.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Valga to Riga Airport (RIX), including transfers.
Valga to Riga Airport (RIX) bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Valga bussijaam station.
Valga to Riga Airport (RIX) train services, operated by Vivi, depart from Valga station.
The best way to get from Valga to Riga Airport (RIX) is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $7 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $24 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Valga, Estonia and Riga Airport (RIX), Latvia?
Vivi operates a train from Valga to Riga-Pasazieru 5 times a day. Tickets cost $6–10 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Lux Express operates a bus from Valga bussijaam to Riia once a week. Tickets cost $12–23 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 8760
- [email protected]
- Website
- vivi.lv
Train from Valga to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://www.vivi.lv/en/
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- [email protected]
- Website
- luxexpress.eu
Bus from Valga bussijaam to Riia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://luxexpress.eu/en/
- Phone
- 80700030
- [email protected]
- Website
- vtu-valmiera.lv
Bus from Valkas AO to Rīgas SAO
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Schedules at
- vtu-valmiera.lv
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More Questions & Answers
Valga to Riga Airport (RIX) bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Riia station.
Valga to Riga Airport (RIX) train services, operated by Vivi, arrive at Riga-Pasazieru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valga to Riga Airport (RIX) is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Valga to Riga Airport (RIX).
There are 2243+ hotels available in Riga Airport (RIX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Valga and Riga Airport (RIX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.