How to travel from Ogre to Jelgava, Latvia

The distance between Ogre and Jelgava is around 72km (44 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ogre 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 JelgavaOgre if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rīga pasažieru and then to Cukurfabrika.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €4($4)
Operated by

Latvian Railways (PV)

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Bus

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

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €4($4)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Jelgava.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance72km (44 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ogre and Jelgava

There are several options for getting from Ogre to Jelgava by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €8 ($8).

The distance between Ogre and Jelgava is around 72km (44 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 56km (35 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Ogre and Jelgava by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ogre to Jelgava is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €8 ($8).

The cheapest way to travel between Ogre and Jelgava, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ogre and Jelgava. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ogre to Jelgava. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rīga pasažieru. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

Latvian Railways (PV) run train services between Ogre and Jelgava. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Ogre and Jelgava. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ogre to Jelgava. 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 1h 45m.

CATA, Nordeka, SIA "Ekspress-Ādaži", Sia "Dobeles Autobusu Parks" and IK "Auto un būve" run regular bus services between Ogre and Jelgava. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ogre to Jelgava. We recommend that you take the train to Rīga pasažieru and then to Cukurfabrika. instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to Jelgava is Riga International Airport (RIX) (RIX) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Jelgava.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ogre and Jelgava. The distance is around 72km (44 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ogre to Jelgava is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €4 ($4).

How do I get from Ogre to Jelgava

Compare travel optionsbetween Ogre and Jelgava

Transport options from Ogre to Jelgava
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
€4($4)
hourly75km (46 miles)
Bus
1h 45m
€4($4)
every 20 mins83km (52 miles)
Drive
1hr
€8($8)
on demand72km (44 miles)

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Airports near Jelgava

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

RIX
Riga International Airport (RIX)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Jelgava