The distance between Rēzekne and Jelgava is around 263km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Rēzekne 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 → Rēzekne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Riga-Pasazieru and then to Cukurfabrika.
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Take the bus to Rīgas SAO and then to Jelgavas AO.
IK "Auto un būve"
There are several options for getting from Rēzekne to Jelgava by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 4hrs. 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 €31 ($31).
The distance between Rēzekne and Jelgava is around 263km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (137 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Rēzekne and Jelgava by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rēzekne to Jelgava is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Rēzekne and Jelgava, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rēzekne and Jelgava. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rēzekne to Jelgava. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Riga-Pasazieru. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Russian Railways (РЖД) and Latvian Railways (PV) run train services between Rēzekne and Jelgava. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Rēzekne and Jelgava. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rēzekne to Jelgava. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rīgas SAO. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
IK "Auto un būve", SIA "Ekspress-Ādaži" and Sia "Dobeles Autobusu Parks" run regular bus services between Rēzekne and Jelgava. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rēzekne to Jelgava. We recommend that you take the train to Riga-Pasazieru and then to Cukurfabrika. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Rēzekne and Jelgava. The distance is around 271km (169 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 Rēzekne to Jelgava is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €57($57) | once daily | 263km (163 miles) |
Train via Rīga pasažieru | 4hrs | €10($10) | twice daily | 263km (163 miles) |
Bus | 5h 10m | €14($14) | 6 times a week | 289km (180 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | €31($31) | on demand | 271km (169 miles) |
IK "Auto un būve"
SIA "Ekspress-Ādaži"
Sia "Dobeles Autobusu Parks"
Russian Railways (РЖД)
Latvian Railways (PV)
The following major airports near Jelgava offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Latvia and internationally.