There are 6 ways to get from Valka 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 / ...
4h 2m$8–12Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Valkas AO to Rīgas SAObus 7600
4h 15m$2–11Bus via Jaama
- Take the bus from Valga bussijaam to Riiabus El24
4h 11m$14–26Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Valka to Riga-RIX166.9 km
2h 25mDrive 166.9 km
- Drive from Valka to Riga Airport (RIX)car 166.9 km
2h 25m$30–44Train via Jaama
- Take the train from Valga to Riga-Pasazierutrain 12
4h 7m$12–20
Valka to Riga Airport (RIX) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valka to Riga Airport (RIX) is to train which costs $8 - $13 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Valka to Riga Airport (RIX) is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Valka to Riga Airport (RIX). However, there are services departing from Raja and arriving at Rīgas lidosta via Valga bussijaam and 13.janvāra iela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Valka to Riga Airport (RIX). However, there are services departing from Valga and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Valka and Riga Airport (RIX) is 180 km. The road distance is 166.9 km.
The best way to get from Valka to Riga Airport (RIX) without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $8 - $13.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Valka to Riga Airport (RIX), including transfers.
Valka to Riga Airport (RIX) bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Valga bussijaam station.
Valka to Riga Airport (RIX) train services, operated by Vivi, depart from Valga station.
The best way to get from Valka to Riga Airport (RIX) is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $8 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus via Jaama, which costs $14 - $27 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Valka, Latvia 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
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ltglink.lt
Train from Valga to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://ltglink.lt/en
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- elron.ee
Train from Valga to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://elron.ee/en
- Express Train Ticket
- $12–18
- 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
Valka to Riga Airport (RIX) bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Riia station.
Valka to Riga Airport (RIX) train services, operated by Vivi, arrive at Riga-Pasazieru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valka to Riga Airport (RIX) is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Valka to Riga Airport (RIX).
There are 2239+ hotels available in Riga Airport (RIX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Valka and Riga Airport (RIX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.