How to travel from Jūrmala to Riga, Latvia

The distance between Jūrmala and Riga is around 24km (15 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 24min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jūrmala to Riga 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 RigaJūrmala if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Riga.

  • Duration30min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €1($1)
Operated by

1188 Latvia

+ 5 others
2
train
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Train

Take the train to Rīga pasažieru.

  • Duration35min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €2($2)
Operated by

Latvian Railways (PV)

🚀 Fastest
3
car
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Drive

Drive to Riga.

  • Duration24min
  • Distance24km (15 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jūrmala and Riga

There are several options for getting from Jūrmala to Riga by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €1 ($1) and will take around 30min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 24min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €5 ($5).

The distance between Jūrmala and Riga is around 24km (15 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 19km (12 miles)

It takes around 30min to get from Jūrmala and Riga by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jūrmala to Riga is to drive which takes around 24min and will set you back approx €5 ($5).

The cheapest way to travel between Jūrmala and Riga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €1 ($1) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jūrmala and Riga. It typically takes around 35min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Jūrmala and Riga with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 35min.

Latvian Railways (PV) run train services between Jūrmala and Riga. Trains depart hourly and will take around 35min, 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 Jūrmala and Riga. It typically takes around 30min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Jūrmala and Riga with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 30min.

1188 Latvia run regular bus services between Jūrmala and Riga. Buses run hourly and take around 30min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jūrmala to Riga. We recommend that you take the bus to Riga. instead which will take 30min.

The closest major airport to Riga is Riga International Airport (RIX) (RIX) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Riga.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Jūrmala and Riga. The distance is around 24km (15 miles) by road and it will take around 24min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jūrmala to Riga is to take the bus which takes, on average, 30min and will usually cost around €1 ($1).

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Transport options from Jūrmala to Riga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
30min
€1($1)
hourly27km (17 miles)
Train
35min
€2($2)
hourly24km (15 miles)
Drive
24min
€5($5)
on demand24km (15 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Jūrmala and Riga

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Train operators

Airports near Riga

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

RIX
Riga International Airport (RIX)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Riga