The distance between Cēsis and Madona is around 87km (54 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cēsis to Madona 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 Madona → Cēsis if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Madonas AO.
CATA
+ 1 othersTake the train to Rīga pasažieru and then to Madonna.
Latvian Railways (PV)
There are several options for getting from Cēsis to Madona by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €1 ($1) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €16 ($16).
The distance between Cēsis and Madona is around 87km (54 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 77km (48 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Cēsis and Madona by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cēsis to Madona is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €16 ($16).
The cheapest way to travel between Cēsis and Madona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €1 ($1) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cēsis and Madona. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cēsis to Madona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rīga pasažieru. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Latvian Railways (PV) run train services between Cēsis and Madona. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cēsis and Madona. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cēsis and Madona with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 45m.
CATA and IK "Auto un būve" run regular bus services between Cēsis and Madona. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cēsis to Madona. We recommend that you take the bus to Madonas AO. instead which will take 1h 45m.
The closest major airport to Madona is Riga International Airport (RIX) (RIX) which is approximately 136km (85 miles) from Madona.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cēsis and Madona. The distance is around 87km (54 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cēsis to Madona is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €1 ($1).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 45m | €1($1) | twice daily | 89km (55 miles) |
Train | 3h 55m | €9($9) | once daily | 247km (153 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | €16($16) | on demand | 87km (54 miles) |
CATA
IK "Auto un būve"
Latvian Railways (PV)
The following major airports near Madona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Latvia and internationally.