How much is the bus ticket from Riga to Jelgava?

The cheapest bus tickets from Riga to Jelgava start from $9. The average price for this route is around $9. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Riga to Jelgava?

The average bus travel time from Riga to Jelgava is 50m, covering a distance of 41 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 40m and is operated by Infobus .

Which bus companies service the Riga to Jelgava route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 55 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Riga to Jelgava?

The earliest bus departs from Riga to Jelgava at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Riga to Jelgava?

A bus trip from Riga to Jelgava generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Riga to Jelgava from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Riga to Jelgava on January 5
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

Next departures for Riga to Jelgava on January 6
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	9:25am	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	47m	10:12am	Jelgavas AO, 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

Next departures for Riga to Jelgava on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Riga, platform 7, Riga	44m	6:44am	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city 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	44m	8:29am	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city Jelgava))	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	48m	8:58am	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city Jelgava))	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	40m	9:20am	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city Jelgava))	No tags

Next departures for Riga to Jelgava on January 8
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

Next departures for Riga to Jelgava on January 10
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	9:25am	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	47m	10:12am	Jelgavas AO, 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

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 9:28 PM EET.

Get from Riga to Jelgava

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

55bus per day

50mAverage Duration

41 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Riga and Jelgava?

Stops in Riga

A
Starptautiskā autoosta
Prāgas iela 1, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
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B
Riga Airport
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C
Seaport
Eksporta iela 3A, Ziemeļu rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia
D
Port: Riga
Eksporta iela 3B, Ziemeļu rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia

Stops in Jelgava

A
Jelgava
Pasta iela 26, Jelgava, LV-3001, Latvia
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Compare bus companies

Infobus

4/5494 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Based on 494 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the power outlets. Infobus ticket prices on this trip start at $9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Riga to Jelgava by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Riga to Jelgava?
The cheapest bus tickets from Riga to Jelgava start from $9. The average price for this route is around $9. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Riga to Jelgava?
The average bus travel time from Riga to Jelgava is 50m, covering a distance of 41 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 40m and is operated by Infobus.
Which bus companies service the Riga to Jelgava route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 55 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Riga to Jelgava?
The earliest bus departs from Riga to Jelgava at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Riga to Jelgava?
A bus trip from Riga to Jelgava generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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The cheapest trip from Riga to Jelgava was searched and found on Jan 5, 2026 with a price of $5

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 $5 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 $5 which is on 2026-01-06.