The distance between Sigulda and Riga is around 53km (33 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 50min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Sigulda to Riga by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Brīvības piemineklis.
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There are several options for getting from Sigulda to Riga by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €1 ($1) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €10 ($10).
The distance between Sigulda and Riga is around 53km (33 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 51km (32 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from Sigulda and Riga by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 50min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sigulda to Riga is to drive which takes around 50min and will set you back approx €10 ($10).
The cheapest way to travel between Sigulda and Riga, 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 Riga. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Sigulda and Riga with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 5m.
Latvian Railways (PV) run train services between Sigulda and Riga. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 5m, 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 Riga. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Sigulda and Riga with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1hr.
CATA run regular bus services between Sigulda and Riga. Buses run hourly and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sigulda to Riga. We recommend that you take the bus to Brīvības piemineklis. instead which will take 1hr.
The closest major airport to Riga is Riga International Airport (RIX) (RIX) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Riga.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sigulda and Riga. The distance is around 53km (33 miles) by road and it will take around 50min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sigulda to Riga is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €1 ($1).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1hr | €1($1) | every 20 mins | 54km (33 miles) |
Train | 1h 5m | €2($2) | every 20 mins | 53km (33 miles) |
Drive | 50min | €10($10) | on demand | 53km (33 miles) |
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The following major airports near Riga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Latvia and internationally.