How to travel from Ventspils to Jelgava, Latvia

The distance between Ventspils and Jelgava is around 176km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ventspils to Jelgava by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JelgavaVentspils if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Riga and then to Jelgavas AO.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
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Drive

Drive to Jelgava.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance176km (109 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ventspils and Jelgava

There are several options for getting from Ventspils to Jelgava by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).

The distance between Ventspils and Jelgava is around 176km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Ventspils and Jelgava by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ventspils to Jelgava is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Ventspils and Jelgava, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ventspils and Jelgava. We recommend that you drive to Jelgava. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ventspils and Jelgava. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ventspils and Jelgava with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 20m.

1188 Latvia, Sia "Dobeles Autobusu Parks", SIA "Ekspress-Ādaži", IK "Auto un būve" and Pašvaldības SIA "Ventspils reiss" run regular bus services between Ventspils and Jelgava. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ventspils to Jelgava. We recommend that you take the bus to Riga and then to Jelgavas AO. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Ventspils and Jelgava. The distance is around 176km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ventspils to Jelgava is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €8 ($8).

How do I get from Ventspils to Jelgava

Compare travel optionsbetween Ventspils and Jelgava

Transport options from Ventspils to Jelgava
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
3h 50m
€8($8)
every 2 hours235km (146 miles)
Bus via Rīgas SAO4hrs
€8($8)
every 4 hours232km (144 miles)
Bus to Jelgavas AO4h 20m
€8($8)
once daily203km (126 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€32($32)
on demand176km (109 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