How far is Jelgava from Riga by coach?

The journey from Riga to Jelgava by coach covers an approximate distance of 26 miles (41 km).

What is the best way to go from Riga to Jelgava without a car?

You can reach Jelgava from Riga by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Riga to Jelgava from £3 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Riga to Jelgava on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:20	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	55m	08:15	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	Cheapest
Bus	07:20	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	40m	08:00	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city Jelgava))	Fastest
Bus	07:45	Bus Station, pl.4, Riga	55m	08:40	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	No tags
Bus	08:10	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	1h	09:10	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	No tags
Bus	08:40	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	55m	09:35	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	No tags

Next departures from Riga to Jelgava on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:10	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	48m	08:58	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city Jelgava))	Cheapest
Bus	08:40	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	40m	09:20	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city Jelgava))	Fastest
Bus	09:25	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	40m	10:05	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city Jelgava))	No tags
Bus	10:15	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	40m	10:55	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city Jelgava))	No tags
Bus	11:00	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	47m	11:47	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city Jelgava))	No tags

Next departures from Riga to Jelgava on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Riga, platform 7, Riga	55m	06:55	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	Cheapest
Bus	07:20	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	40m	08:00	Pērnavas iela (Jelgavas raj. : (pilsēta Jelgava)), Pērnavas street (Jelgava distr. : (city Jelgava))	Fastest
Bus	07:20	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	55m	08:15	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	No tags
Bus	07:45	Bus Station, pl.4, Riga	55m	08:40	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	No tags
Bus	08:10	Bus Station, pl.12, Riga	1h	09:10	Jelgavas AO, Jelgava	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 12:19 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 £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

58bus per day

53mAverage duration

24 milesDistance

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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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Riga to Jelgava

How far is Jelgava from Riga by coach?
The journey from Riga to Jelgava by coach covers an approximate distance of 26 miles (41 km).
What is the best way to go from Riga to Jelgava without a car?
You can reach Jelgava from Riga by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

£3

20/11

£3

Today

£3

22/11

£3

23/11

£3

24/11

£3

25/11

£3

26/11

£3

The cheapest trip from Riga to Jelgava was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £3

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 £3 to £3 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 £3, which is on 2025-11-22.