How to travel from Cēsis to Liepāja, Latvia

The distance between Cēsis and Liepāja is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cēsis to Liepāja by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Rīga pasažieru then fly from Riga (RIX) to Palanga (PLQ) then take the bus to Liepāja.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Rīga pasažieru and then to Liepāja.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Latvian Railways (PV)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rīgas SAO and then to Liepājas AO.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Liepāja.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance304km (189 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cēsis and Liepāja

There are several options for getting from Cēsis to Liepāja by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Cēsis and Liepāja is around 304km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Cēsis and Liepāja by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cēsis to Liepāja is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Cēsis and Liepāja, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cēsis and Liepāja. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cēsis to Liepāja. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rīga pasažieru. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Latvian Railways (PV) run train services between Cēsis and Liepāja. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Liepāja. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cēsis to Liepāja. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rīgas SAO. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

CATA and AS "Liepājas autobusu parks" run regular bus services between Cēsis and Liepāja. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 30m 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 Liepāja. We recommend that you take the train to Rīga pasažieru then fly from Riga (RIX) to Palanga (PLQ) then take the bus to Liepāja. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Liepāja is Riga International Airport (RIX) (RIX) which is approximately 187km (116 miles) from Liepāja.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cēsis and Liepāja. The distance is around 304km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cēsis to Liepāja is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

How do I get from Cēsis to Liepāja

Compare travel optionsbetween Cēsis and Liepāja

Transport options from Cēsis to Liepāja
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
4hrs
€155($155)
once daily391km (243 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€11($11)
twice a week313km (194 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
€10($10)
hourly311km (193 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€55($55)
on demand304km (189 miles)

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Airports near Liepāja

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

RIX
Riga International Airport (RIX)
International Airport
Distance
187km (116 miles) from Liepāja