How to travel from Liepāja to Daugavpils, Latvia

The distance between Liepāja and Daugavpils is around 437km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Liepāja to Daugavpils 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 DaugavpilsLiepāja if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

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

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

Take the train to Rīga pasažieru and then to Daugavpils.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Latvian Railways (PV)

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Daugavpils.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance442km (274 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liepāja and Daugavpils

There are several options for getting from Liepāja to Daugavpils by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Liepāja and Daugavpils is around 437km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Liepāja and Daugavpils by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liepāja to Daugavpils is to drive which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Liepāja and Daugavpils, 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 Liepāja and Daugavpils. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Liepāja to Daugavpils. 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 6h 30m.

Latvian Railways (PV) run train services between Liepāja and Daugavpils. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Liepāja and Daugavpils. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Liepāja to Daugavpils. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rīgas SAO. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

AS "Liepājas autobusu parks", SIA "Daugavpils autobusu parks", Lux Express and 1188 Latvia run regular bus services between Liepāja and Daugavpils. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liepāja to Daugavpils. We recommend that you take the bus to Palanga then fly from Palanga (PLQ) to Riga (RIX) then take the train to Daugavpils. instead which will take 5h 50m.

The closest major airport to Daugavpils is Riga International Airport (RIX) (RIX) which is approximately 195km (121 miles) from Daugavpils.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Liepāja and Daugavpils. The distance is around 442km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liepāja to Daugavpils is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Liepāja and Daugavpils

Transport options from Liepāja to Daugavpils
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
5h 50m
€120($120)
once daily513km (319 miles)
Train
6h 30m
€15($15)
twice a week437km (271 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 15m
€10($10)
every 20 mins446km (277 miles)
Bus via Rīgas SAO7h 15m
€20($20)
every 3 hours449km (279 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€50($50)
on demand442km (274 miles)

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Airports near Daugavpils

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

RIX
Riga International Airport (RIX)
International Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Daugavpils