Narva train station is the easternmost railway station in Estonia. It is located in the city of Narva, very close to the border with Russia. Currently, the station serves trains to Tallinn. The journey from Tallinn to Narva by express train takes 2 and a half hours, while the slow train covers the route in …
Valga train station is a railway station which serves the divided city of Valga/Valka. The station is located on Estonian side of the city but Latvian trains also terminate here. It is a nice station with only basic facilites. It serves passenger trains from Valga to Tartu and Tallinn and to Riga. The first station …
Tartu train station is one of the most beautiful Estonian train stations. It serves regional and express trains operated by Elron. The main building of the station is three-part. The room structure and exterior and interior elements have been completely preserved: facade planking and plaster finish, wooden decoration, platform canopy, opening fillings and railings. An …
Currently, there is no passenger train from Riga to Ventspils. There is a railway line from the capital to Ventspils but passenger trains end at Tukums II station. Passenger trains between Riga and Ventspils were suspended in the spring of 2001. Passenger services were resumed on 1 Septemper 2008. Following year, from 19 October 2009 …
Main Railway station in Riga (Rīgas Centrālā stacijа) is located just outside the Old Town. It is a Soviet-style building, a part of the shopping centre. From Riga railway station operates all passenger trains within Latvia. Most public transport stops are situated in the nearby streets. The square in front of the station it is …
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Cesis is one of the most beautiful and one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the Baltics. It has a rich history of more than 800 years. It is the third oldest town in Latvia – founded in 1206. Cesis is definitely worth visit. Train from Riga to Cesis is the good way to get …
Sigulda is the gateway to the Gauja National Park and a popular destination for one-day train trip from Riga. Sigulda lies 53 kilometres from Riga, in the Vidzeme region. Sigulda has a population of more than 14 thousands people. The town has plenty of great activities, especially in winter. You can participate visit three castles, …
Liepaja is an industrial and port city in western Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea. It is Latvia’s third largest city, founded in 13th century by Livonian Order. It has reputation as the windiest city in Latvia. For many years there were only weekend trains to Liepaja for students and workers. Trains ran from Riga …
Jurmala is a popular seaside resort town in Latvia. Jurmala consists 14 townships and stretching 32 km. During Soviet occupation Jūrmala was a favorite holiday-resort and tourist destination for high-level Communist Party officials. Today is a very popular destination for one day trip from Riga – among Rigans and tourists. Jurmala is famous for its …