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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Riga Airport to Smiltene

Composite routes from Riga Airport to Smiltene

Cheapest
2 h 2 min
Car
137 km.
from $7
Other
4 h 34 min
Train, Bus
128 km.
Select a ticket
4 h 36 min
128 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Train operators

Lithuanian Railways (LG)

Phone:
(+370) 700 55111
Email:
nuomone@litrail.lt
Website:
ltglink.lt/
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Ligatne
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.36

Vivi

Phone:
8760
Email:
vilciens@info.vivi.lv
Website:
vivi.lv/lv/
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Ligatne
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.93–$3.80

Bus operators

CATA

Phone:
291 63880
Website:
cata.lv
Bus from Rīgas SAO to Cēsu
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.67–$6.52
Bus from Cēsu AO to Smiltenes
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.72–$3.80

SIA "VTU Valmiera"

Phone:
64222021
Email:
info@vtu-valmiera.lv
Website:
vtu-valmiera.lv/
Bus from Rīgas SAO to Smiltenes
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.71–$7.61
Bus from Augšlīgatne to Smiltenes
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
4 times a day

AS "Talsu Autotransports"

Phone:
(+371) 63232100
Email:
info@autotransports.lv
Website:
autotransports.lv
Bus from Rīgas SAO to Smiltenes
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.65–$8.70
Bus from Augšlīgatne to Smiltenes
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus from Cēsu AO to Smiltenes
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Smiltene?

The cheapest way to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Smiltene is to bus which costs $1.09 - $13.04 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Smiltene?

The fastest way to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Smiltene is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $23.91 - $35.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Riga Airport (RIX) and Smiltene?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga Airport (RIX) to Smiltene. However, there are services departing from Lidosta Rīga and arriving at Smiltenes AO via Rīgas SAO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Riga Airport (RIX) to Smiltene?

The distance between Riga Airport (RIX) and Smiltene is 147 km. The road distance is 137.9 km.

How do I travel from Riga Airport (RIX) to Smiltene without a car?

The best way to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Smiltene without a car is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $1.09 - $13.04 .

How long does it take to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Smiltene?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Riga Airport (RIX) to Smiltene, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga Airport (RIX) to Smiltene bus from?

Riga Airport (RIX) to Smiltene bus services, operated by AS "Talsu Autotransports", depart from Rīgas SAO station.

Where does the Riga Airport (RIX) to Smiltene bus arrive?

Riga Airport (RIX) to Smiltene bus services, operated by AS "Talsu Autotransports", arrive at Smiltenes AO station.

Can I drive from Riga Airport (RIX) to Smiltene?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga Airport (RIX) to Smiltene is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Riga Airport (RIX) to Smiltene.

Where can I stay near Smiltene?

There are 21+ hotels available in Smiltene. Prices start at $31.80 per night.
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