How to travel from Kuldīga to Valmiera, Latvia
The distance between Kuldīga and Valmiera is around 255km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kuldīga to Valmiera by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Valmiera → Kuldīga if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Riga and then to Valmiera.
- Duration4h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€11($11)
1188 Latvia
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kuldīga and Valmiera
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kuldīga to Valmiera by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).
The distance between Kuldīga and Valmiera is around 255km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (135 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Kuldīga and Valmiera by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kuldīga to Valmiera is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Kuldīga and Valmiera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kuldīga and Valmiera. We recommend that you drive to Valmiera. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kuldīga and Valmiera. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kuldīga to Valmiera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Riga. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
1188 Latvia, SIA "Ekspress-Ādaži", SIA "VTU Valmiera", IK "Auto un būve" and AS "Liepājas autobusu parks" run regular bus services between Kuldīga and Valmiera. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kuldīga to Valmiera. We recommend that you take the bus to Riga and then to Valmiera. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Valmiera is Riga International Airport (RIX) (RIX) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Valmiera.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Kuldīga and Valmiera. The distance is around 255km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kuldīga to Valmiera is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kuldīga and Valmiera
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus + 2 similar | 4h 45m | €11($11) | every 20 mins | 266km (165 miles) |
| Bus via Rīgas SAO | 4h 55m | €13($13) | 6 times a week | 268km (167 miles) |
| Bus via Rīgas SAO | 5h 30m | €12($12) | every 4 hours | 273km (170 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | €46($46) | on demand | 255km (158 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kuldīga and Valmiera
Bus companies
1188 Latvia
SIA "Ekspress-Ādaži"
SIA "VTU Valmiera"
IK "Auto un būve"
AS "Liepājas autobusu parks"
Train operators
Latvian Railways (PV)
Airports near Valmiera
The following major airports near Valmiera offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Latvia and internationally.
Riga International Airport (RIX)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Valmiera