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 0 / ...
3h 47m$12–21Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Valkas AO to Rīgas SAObus 7600
4h 15m$2–10Bus via Jaama
- Take the bus from Valga bussijaam to Riiabus El24
4h 11m$13–21Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Valka to Riga (RIX)166.9 km
2h 25mDrive 166.9 km
- Drive from Valka to Riga Airport (RIX)car 166.9 km
2h 25m$30–44Train via Turu park
- Take the train from Valga to Riga-Pasazierutrain 873 / ...
4h 2m$8–12
Valka to Riga Airport (RIX) by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valka to Riga Airport (RIX) is to train via Turu park which costs $7 - $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 3h 47m.
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 3h 47m and costs $12 - $22.
It takes approximately 3h 47m 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 Elron, depart from Valga station.
The best way to get from Valka to Riga Airport (RIX) is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $12 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus via Jaama, which costs $13 - $22 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Valka, Latvia and Riga Airport (RIX), Latvia?
Elron operates a train from Valga to Riga-Pasazieru twice daily. Tickets cost $10–19 and the journey takes 2h 5m. LTG Link also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Lux Express operates a bus from Valga bussijaam to Riia once a week. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- klienditugi@elron.ee
- Website
- Elron
Train from Valga to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Elron
- Express Train Ticket
- $13–19
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- informacija@ltglink.lt
- Website
- LTG Link
Train from Valga to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- LTG Link
- Phone
- 8760
- vilciens@info.vivi.lv
- Website
- Vivi
Train from Valga to Riga-Pasazieru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Vivi
- Phone
- +372 680 0909
- info@luxexpress.eu
- Website
- Lux Express
Bus from Valga bussijaam to Riia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Lux Express
- Phone
- 80700030
- info@vtu-valmiera.lv
- Website
- SIA "VTU Valmiera"
Bus from Valkas AO to Rīgas SAO
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Schedules at
- SIA "VTU Valmiera"
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Valka to Riga Airport (RIX) bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Riia station.
Valka to Riga Airport (RIX) train services, operated by Elron, 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 2011+ 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.