The cheapest and fastest buses from Riga to Valga
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€24
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Riga to Valga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riga to Valga will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 4 buses that leave Riga for Valga on Mon, Nov 24, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 24 the direct buses cover the 149 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Mon, Nov 24 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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25/175|v121>9082eTravel Information
Compare train and bus for Riga to Valga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Riga to Valga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 149 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€16 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Riga to Valga bus times
The table below shows live departures for Riga to Valga buses for tomorrow, Monday, November 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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915/25|v121>9082e | 5:30 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h35 | 8:05 AM Valga, Jaama | 0 transfersDirect | |
915/25|v121>9082e | 5:45 AM Riga, Ilukstes street/Plavnieki | 2h20 | 8:05 AM Valga, Jaama | 0 transfersDirect | |
25/175|v121>9082e | 10:00 AM Skulte, Riga International Airport | 3h30 | 1:30 PM Valga, Jaama | 0 transfersDirect | |
25/175|v121>9082e | 10:45 AM Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta | 2h45 | 1:30 PM Valga, Jaama | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Riga to Valga
Buses from Riga to Valga run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 but you can travel from only €6 by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:32, the last at 19:30. The fastest bus covers the 149 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 149 km |
Average bus duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 05:32 |
Last bus 19:30 |
Bus providers: Lux Express, SIA "VTU Valmiera" from Riga to ValgaYou can travel by bus between Riga to Valga with Lux Express, SIA "VTU Valmiera" for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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SIA "VTU Valmiera"
FAQs: Bus from Riga to Valga
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riga to Valga by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Valga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Valga, Jaama, located 0.4 miles (574 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Riga to Valga
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Autoosta (in the station)
- Bakery Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 18 Train: A, B, C
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