How to travel from Rēzekne to Ventspils, Latvia

The distance between Rēzekne and Ventspils is around 411km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rēzekne to Ventspils 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 VentspilsRēzekne if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

IK "Auto un būve"

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Train to Rīga pasažieru, Bus

Take the train to Rīga pasažieru then take the bus to Ventspils AO.

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

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Ventspils.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance423km (263 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rēzekne and Ventspils

There are several options for getting from Rēzekne to Ventspils by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).

The distance between Rēzekne and Ventspils is around 411km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (226 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Rēzekne and Ventspils by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rēzekne to Ventspils is to drive which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Rēzekne and Ventspils, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rēzekne and Ventspils. We recommend that you drive to Ventspils. instead which will take 5h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rēzekne and Ventspils. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rēzekne to Ventspils. 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 7h 10m.

IK "Auto un būve", Pašvaldības SIA "Ventspils reiss" and SIA "Tukuma auto" run regular bus services between Rēzekne and Ventspils. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rēzekne to Ventspils. We recommend that you take the train to Rīga pasažieru then take the bus to Ventspils AO. instead which will take 6h 30m.

The closest major airport to Ventspils is Riga International Airport (RIX) (RIX) which is approximately 155km (96 miles) from Ventspils.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rēzekne and Ventspils. The distance is around 423km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

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

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Transport options from Rēzekne to Ventspils
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
7h 10m
€18($18)
6 times a week433km (269 miles)
Bus via Jēkabpils AO7h 15m
€20($20)
4 times a week435km (270 miles)
Train to Rīga pasažieru, Bus + 2 similar
6h 30m
€15($15)
twice daily415km (258 miles)
Train and Bus6h 30m
€15($15)
twice daily411km (256 miles)
Train to Rīga pasažieru, bus6h 55m
€15($15)
twice daily412km (256 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€77($77)
on demand423km (263 miles)

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Airports near Ventspils

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

RIX
Riga International Airport (RIX)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Ventspils