Trains in Latvia are operated by VIVI. The main hub is the capital Riga. All trains in Latvia are regional and for most of them it's not possible to make reservations. 

Average travel time from Riga to other Latvian cities:

International trains

There are a few direct international trains from Latvia to neighbouring countries, such as a direct train to Lithuania and a connection with a change to Estonia.

Latvia to Estonia: Riga – Valga

• The last stop of the Riga - Valga line is on Estonian territory. Here you can change to an Estonian train directly to Tallinn or other destinations in Estonia. 
• Please check timetables of both, the Latvian Railways and the Estonian Railways, since schedules are not necessarily well connected.

Latvia to Lithuania: Riga – Daugavpils

• Currently, there is no international train between these countries. At Daugavpils station in Latvia, you can catch a bus to Turmantas and change to a Lithuanian train that goes to Vilnius or other destinations in Lithuania (note: these buses are not included in your Pass).

Latvia to Lithuania: Riga – Jelgava – Siauliai – Vilnius

• Once daily direct passenger train.
• Connecting two Baltic capitals and countries once again.
• Mandatory seat reservation (€5).
• Reservations an be bought through LTG Link.
  • See here for more information.

• Check our timetable, the Latvian Railways, or the Lithuanian Railways for up-to-date train schedules.

International ferries

Latvia has great connections to Sweden and Germany These ferries are not included in the Pass, but Pass holders can get a discount on their passage. Check the benefits portal for more information on these ferries:

Ferries to Germany:

• Liepaja (Latvia) - Travemunde (Germany): this route is offered by Stena Line and takes approximately 27 hours.

Ferries to Sweden

• Riga (Latvia) - Stockholm (Sweden): this route is offered by Tallink Silja and takes around 17 hours.
• Ventspils (Latvia) - Nynäshamm (Sweden): this route is offered by Stena Line and takes around 7,5 hours.