How to Travel from
Jelgava to Tartu
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Jelgava, Latvia → Tartu, Estonia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Jelgava to Tartu
Composite routes from Jelgava to Tartu
Cheapest
4 h 3 min
Car
287 km.
from $15
Other
5 h 55 min
262 km.
from $20.04
5 h 30 min
262 km.
from $39.02
5 h 41 min
262 km.
from $28.46
Route Navigator Jelgava - Tartu
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Continue onto Lielā iela
Lielā iela, 7 km 928 м
7 km 928 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rīgas iela
Rīgas iela, 6 km 519 м
6 km 519 м
Turn left onto Rīga — Jelgava — Lietuvas robeža (Meitene)
Rīga — Jelgava — Lietuvas robeža (Meitene), 23 km 366 м
23 km 366 м
Turn slight left onto Tīraines iela
Tīraines iela, 1 km 866 м
1 km 866 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Ozolciema iela
Ozolciema iela, 233 м
233 м
Keep right onto Ozolciema iela
Ozolciema iela, 98 м
98 м
Turn slight right onto Vienības gatve
Vienības gatve, 2 km 181 м
2 km 181 м
Turn right onto Kārļa Ulmaņa gatve
Kārļa Ulmaņa gatve, 5 km 108 м
5 km 108 м
Turn right onto Aleksandra Čaka iela
Aleksandra Čaka iela, 2 km 821 м
2 km 821 м
Turn left onto Pērnavas iela
Pērnavas iela, 185 м
185 м
Turn right onto Krišjāņa Barona iela
Krišjāņa Barona iela, 382 м
382 м
Turn slight right onto Brīvības iela
Brīvības iela, 1 km 88 м
1 km 88 м
Turn slight right onto Brīvības gatve
Brīvības gatve, 33 km 531 м
33 km 531 м
Keep right onto A3
67 km 720 м
67 km 720 м
Keep left onto Rīgas iela
Rīgas iela, 1 km 778 м
1 km 778 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rīgas iela
Rīgas iela, 1 km 496 м
1 km 496 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Rīgas iela
Rīgas iela, 1 km 50 м
1 km 50 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rīgas iela
Rīgas iela, 1 km 962 м
1 km 962 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Tērbatas iela
Tērbatas iela, 1 km 561 м
1 km 561 м
Turn right onto Valkas iela
Valkas iela, 1 km 930 м
1 km 930 м
Continue onto A3
16 km 105 м
16 km 105 м
Keep right onto Pulkveža Brieža iela
Pulkveža Brieža iela, 1 km 246 м
1 km 246 м
Turn left onto Trikātas iela
Trikātas iela, 34 м
34 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Valkas iela
Valkas iela, 28 km 797 м
28 km 797 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rīgas iela
Rīgas iela, 2 km 905 м
2 km 905 м
Turn left onto Raja
Raja, 2 km 697 м
2 km 697 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tartu
Tartu, 78 km 64 м
78 km 64 м
Turn slight right onto Riia mnt
Riia mnt, 2 km 41 м
2 km 41 м
Keep right onto Riia
Riia, 35 м
35 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Riia
Riia, 407 м
407 м
Keep right onto Riia
Riia, 29 м
29 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Riia
Riia, 4 km 567 м
4 km 567 м
Keep left
431 м
431 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tartu,
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.41–$35.57
Lux Express
Phone:
+372 6800 909
Email:
info@luxexpress.eu
Website:
luxexpress.eu/en
Bus from Riia to Tartu
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.97–$38.11
SIA "Tukuma auto"
Website:
tukumaauto.lv/
Bus from Jelgavas AO to Rīgas
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.83–$3.18
Train operators
Lithuanian Railways (LG)
Phone:
(+370) 700 55111
Email:
nuomone@litrail.lt
Website:
ltglink.lt/
Train from Jelgava to Elva
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$36.84
Train from Jelgava to Valga
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.51–$29.22
Elron
Phone:
+ 372 616 0245
Email:
klienditugi@elron.ee
Website:
elron.ee/
Train from Valga to Tartu
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.22–$10.16
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Jelgava to Tartu?
The cheapest way to get from Jelgava to Tartu is to bus via Riga which costs $11.96 - $35.87 and takes 5h 55m.
What is the fastest way to get from Jelgava to Tartu?
The fastest way to get from Jelgava to Tartu is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Jelgava and Tartu?
No, there is no direct bus from Jelgava to Tartu station. However, there are services departing from Jelgavas AO and arriving at Tartu, Bus Station via Riga, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Is there a direct train between Jelgava and Tartu?
No, there is no direct train from Jelgava to Tartu. However, there are services departing from Jelgava and arriving at Tartu via Valga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
How far is it from Jelgava to Tartu?
The distance between Jelgava and Tartu is 297 km. The road distance is 287.3 km.
How do I travel from Jelgava to Tartu without a car?
The best way to get from Jelgava to Tartu without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $17.39 - $33.70 .
How long does it take to get from Jelgava to Tartu?
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Jelgava to Tartu, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Jelgava to Tartu bus from?
Jelgava to Tartu bus services, operated by SIA "Tukuma auto", depart from Jelgavas AO station.
Where do I catch the Jelgava to Tartu train from?
Jelgava to Tartu train services, operated by Lithuanian Railways (LG), depart from Jelgava station.
Train or bus from Jelgava to Tartu?
The best way to get from Jelgava to Tartu is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $17.39 - $33.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $33.70 and takes 5h 30m.
Where does the Jelgava to Tartu bus arrive?
Jelgava to Tartu bus services, operated by SIA "Tukuma auto", arrive at Rīgas SAO station.
Where does the Jelgava to Tartu train arrive?
Jelgava to Tartu train services, operated by Lithuanian Railways (LG), arrive at Valga station.
Can I drive from Jelgava to Tartu?
Yes, the driving distance between Jelgava to Tartu is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Jelgava to Tartu.
Where can I stay near Tartu?
There are 366+ hotels available in Tartu. Prices start at $31.80 per night.
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