The distance between Jūrmala and Jelgava is around 56km (35 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 48min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Jūrmala to Jelgava by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jelgava → Jūrmala if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Torņakalns and then to Jelgava.
Latvian Railways (PV)
Take the bus to Riga and then to Jelgavas AO.
Multiple bus operators
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There are several options for getting from Jūrmala to Jelgava by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €1 ($1) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 48min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €10 ($10).
The distance between Jūrmala and Jelgava is around 56km (35 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 36km (22 miles)
It takes around 1h 10m to get from Jūrmala and Jelgava by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 48min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jūrmala to Jelgava is to drive which takes around 48min and will set you back approx €10 ($10).
The cheapest way to travel between Jūrmala and Jelgava, 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 Jūrmala and Jelgava. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Jūrmala to Jelgava. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torņakalns. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 10m.
Latvian Railways (PV) run train services between Jūrmala and Jelgava. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Jūrmala and Jelgava. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Jūrmala to Jelgava. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Riga. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.
1188 Latvia, Sia "Dobeles Autobusu Parks", SIA "Ekspress-Ādaži", IK "Auto un būve", AS "Liepājas autobusu parks", AS "Talsu Autotransports" and Pašvaldības SIA "Ventspils reiss" run regular bus services between Jūrmala and Jelgava. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jūrmala to Jelgava. We recommend that you take the train to Torņakalns and then to Jelgava. instead which will take 1h 10m.
The closest major airport to Jelgava is Riga International Airport (RIX) (RIX) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Jelgava.
Yes it is possible to drive from Jūrmala and Jelgava. The distance is around 56km (35 miles) by road and it will take around 48min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jūrmala to Jelgava is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €3 ($3).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 10m | €3($3) | hourly | 61km (38 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1h 25m | €1($1) | hourly | 70km (44 miles) |
Bus via Rīgas SAO | 1h 40m | €2($2) | every 4 hours | 70km (44 miles) |
Drive | 48min | €10($10) | on demand | 56km (35 miles) |
1188 Latvia
Sia "Dobeles Autobusu Parks"
SIA "Ekspress-Ādaži"
IK "Auto un būve"
AS "Liepājas autobusu parks"
Latvian Railways (PV)
The following major airports near Jelgava offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Latvia and internationally.