The distance between Sigulda and Jelgava is around 93km (58 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Sigulda 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 → Sigulda if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Rīga pasažieru and then to Cukurfabrika.
Latvian Railways (PV)
Take the bus to Riga and then to Jelgavas AO.
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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There are several options for getting from Sigulda to Jelgava by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €1 ($1) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €18 ($18).
The distance between Sigulda and Jelgava is around 93km (58 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 88km (55 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Sigulda and Jelgava by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sigulda to Jelgava is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €18 ($18).
The cheapest way to travel between Sigulda and Jelgava, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €1 ($1) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sigulda and Jelgava. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sigulda to Jelgava. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rīga pasažieru. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.
Latvian Railways (PV) run train services between Sigulda and Jelgava. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Sigulda and Jelgava. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sigulda to Jelgava. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Riga. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
1188 Latvia, Sia "Dobeles Autobusu Parks", SIA "Ekspress-Ādaži", IK "Auto un būve" and CATA run regular bus services between Sigulda and Jelgava. Buses run hourly and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sigulda to Jelgava. We recommend that you take the train to Rīga pasažieru and then to Cukurfabrika. instead which will take 1h 50m.
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 Sigulda and Jelgava. The distance is around 95km (59 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sigulda to Jelgava is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €4 ($4).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 50m | €4($4) | every 20 mins | 93km (58 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2hrs | €3($3) | hourly | 109km (68 miles) |
Bus via Rīgas SAO | 2hrs | €1($1) | hourly | 99km (62 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | €18($18) | on demand | 95km (59 miles) |
CATA
1188 Latvia
Sia "Dobeles Autobusu Parks"
SIA "Ekspress-Ādaži"
IK "Auto un būve"
Latvian Railways (PV)
The following major airports near Jelgava offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Latvia and internationally.