What is the distance between Riga and Jelgava?

The distance between Riga and Jelgava is approximately 41 km (26 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Riga to Jelgava?

Buses departing from Starptautiskā autoosta in Riga will take you to Jelgava in Jelgava.

Bus Riga to Jelgava from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Riga to Jelgava on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20pm	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	55m	3:15pm	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	Cheapest
Bus	2:20pm	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	40m	3:00pm	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city Jelgava))	Fastest
Bus	2:35pm	Bus Station, pl.4, Riga	55m	3:30pm	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	Riga, platform 3, Riga	1h 5m	4:15pm	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	50m	4:15pm	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	No tags

Next departures for Riga to Jelgava on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:20am	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	55m	8:15am	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	Cheapest
Bus	7:20am	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	40m	8:00am	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city Jelgava))	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Bus Station, pl.4, Riga	55m	8:40am	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	1h	9:10am	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	55m	9:35am	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	No tags

Next departures for Riga to Jelgava on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10am	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	48m	8:58am	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city Jelgava))	Cheapest
Bus	8:40am	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	40m	9:20am	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city Jelgava))	Fastest
Bus	9:25am	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	40m	10:05am	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city Jelgava))	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	40m	10:55am	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city Jelgava))	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	47m	11:47am	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city Jelgava))	No tags

Next departures for Riga to Jelgava on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Riga, platform 7, Riga	55m	6:55am	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	Cheapest
Bus	7:20am	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	40m	8:00am	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city Jelgava))	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	55m	8:15am	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Bus Station, pl.4, Riga	55m	8:40am	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	1h	9:10am	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 7:32 PM EET.

Get from Riga to Jelgava

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 53 minutes, and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

58bus per day

53mAverage Duration

38 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

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Where are the popular stops in Riga and Jelgava?

Stops in Riga

A - Starptautiskā autoosta

B - Riga Airport

C - Seaport

D - Port: Riga

Stops in Jelgava

A - Jelgava

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Riga to Jelgava by bus

What is the distance between Riga and Jelgava?
The distance between Riga and Jelgava is approximately 41 km (26 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Riga to Jelgava?
Buses departing from Starptautiskā autoosta in Riga will take you to Jelgava in Jelgava.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

$6

11-19

$6

Today

$6

11-21

$6

11-22

$6

11-23

$6

11-24

$6

11-25

$6

The cheapest trip from Riga to Jelgava was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Riga to Jelgava, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $6 for a bus ticket from Riga to Jelgava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-21.