How to travel from Cēsis to Jūrmala, Latvia

The distance between Cēsis and Jūrmala is around 112km (69 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cēsis to Jūrmala by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JūrmalaCēsis if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rīga pasažieru and then to Dubulti.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
Operated by

Latvian Railways (PV)

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Bus to Riga

Take the bus to Riga.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €5($5)
Operated by

1188 Latvia

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Drive

Drive to Jūrmala.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance112km (69 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cēsis and Jūrmala

There are several options for getting from Cēsis to Jūrmala by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).

The distance between Cēsis and Jūrmala is around 112km (69 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (60 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Cēsis and Jūrmala by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cēsis to Jūrmala is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Cēsis and Jūrmala, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cēsis and Jūrmala. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cēsis to Jūrmala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rīga pasažieru. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Latvian Railways (PV) run train services between Cēsis and Jūrmala. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cēsis and Jūrmala. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cēsis to Jūrmala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rīgas SAO. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

CATA, SIA "Ekspress-Ādaži", AS "Liepājas autobusu parks", AS "Talsu Autotransports", IK "Auto un būve", Pašvaldības SIA "Ventspils reiss" and 1188 Latvia run regular bus services between Cēsis and Jūrmala. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cēsis to Jūrmala. We recommend that you take the bus to Rīgas SAO and then to Dubulti. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Jūrmala is Riga International Airport (RIX) (RIX) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Jūrmala.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cēsis and Jūrmala. The distance is around 112km (69 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cēsis to Jūrmala is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €3 ($3).

How do I get from Cēsis to Jūrmala

Compare travel optionsbetween Cēsis and Jūrmala

Transport options from Cēsis to Jūrmala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
€6($6)
twice daily116km (72 miles)
Bus to Riga + 2 similar
2h 25m
€5($5)
hourly130km (81 miles)
Bus2h 25m
€3($3)
5 times a day121km (75 miles)
Bus via Rīgas SAO2h 30m
€3($3)
hourly122km (76 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€21($21)
on demand112km (69 miles)

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Airports near Jūrmala

The following major airports near Jūrmala offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Latvia and internationally.

RIX
Riga International Airport (RIX)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Jūrmala