Capital city, Latvia
Getting around Riga
How to get around Riga
The Old Town and center are walkable. Trams, buses and trolleybuses fill the gaps; Bolt is cheap for late nights.
Ways to get around Riga
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tram, bus, trolleybus | About 2–3 EUR | Pay by e-ticket or contactless where available; day passes save money |
| Bolt / Uber | About 5–8 EUR for 5 km | Cheaper than street taxis |
| Train to Jūrmala | About 2–3 EUR | 30 min from Riga Central to Majori |
Ride-hailing apps in Riga
A 5 km ride costs about €5–8 ($5.6–9.0).
- Use Bolt or Uber; street taxis often overcharge. Fixed-price airport rides are cheap.
Arriving in Riga
Riga International (RIX)
Bus 22 to the center, about 2–3 EUR, 30 min; taxi or Bolt about 12–20 EUR, 20 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Shared e-scooters in summer; riding on pavements is fined.
- Driving: on the right. EU/EEA licences are valid; most others work for visits if in Latin script, otherwise carry an IDP.
- Onward travel in Latvia: Vivi trains run from Riga to Jūrmala, Sigulda and other towns; buses cover the rest, and Lux Express coaches link Tallinn and Vilnius.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Riga?
Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, Uber.
What's the best way to get around Riga?
The Old Town and center are walkable. Trams, buses and trolleybuses fill the gaps; Bolt is cheap for late nights.
How do I get from the airport to Riga?
Bus 22 to the center, about 2–3 EUR, 30 min; taxi or Bolt about 12–20 EUR, 20 min.
Is Riga walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Vivi (trains)
- Lux Express (coaches)
- Riga Public Transport (Rīgas satiksme)
- Riga International Airport
- Live Riga
- Pauls Stradiņš University Hospital
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