Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to travel across Europe and Asia by train by purchasing tickets, as well as rail passes valid for one or more countries and for a specific period. Estravel Latvia is the only authorised RailEurope sales agent in Latvia and offers the services of international rail companies such as Eurostar, TGV, Thalys and others, guaranteeing comfort, safety and punctuality in travel services. RailEurope’s extensive network of high-speed, night, intercity and scenic trains will transform your journey into an exciting adventure. View the route map.Why choose to travel by train?
- Convenient travel from one city centre to another
- Punctuality
- Fast and comfortable
- Environmentally friendly
- Good value for both leisure and business travel
- a range of options in terms of travel times and comfort levels
- the option to travel at night, saving on hotel costs
- regardless of weather conditions
New! Vilnius – Riga – Tallinn
The new passenger train service is operated by the Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian operators ‘LTG Link’, ‘Vivi’ and ‘Elron’. Initially, the full route will operate with changes in Riga and Valga.
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Vilnius (07.05) – Riga (11.04)
Riga (11.16) – Valga (13.51)
Valga (14.10) – Tallinn (17.34)
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Tallinn (10.25) – Valga (13.54)
Valga (14.11) – Riga (16.37)
Riga (16.55) – Vilnius (21.03)
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| In Lithuania – Vilnius, Kaišiadorys, Jonava, Kėdainiai, Radvilškis, Šiauliai, Joniškis; | |
| In Latvia – Jelgava, Riga, Zemitāni, Jugla, Inčukalns, Sigulda, Līgatne, Ieriķi, Cēsis, Lode, Valmiera, Strenči, Lugaži; | |
| In Estonia – Valga, Elva, Tartu, Jõgeva, Tamsalu, Tapa, Ülemiste, Kitseküla, Tallinn. | |
Initially, train tickets for journeys within each country must be purchased separately from each operator; however, this procedure may change as the system is improved.
- Tallinn – Tartu – Valga. ‘Elron’ (on sale 14 days in advance), from ticket machines or on board the train. Numbered seats with the option to reserve are available only for travel in 1st-class carriages.
- Valga – Riga. ‘Vivi’ and via the mobile app (on sale 10 days in advance), at ticket offices and on board the train. Seats on the train are not numbered.
- Riga – Vilnius. “LTG Link” (on sale 30 days in advance), via the mobile app or on board the train. Seats on the train are numbered. Tickets are available for travel in 1st-class carriages. Light snacks and refreshments are available during the journey.
* Please check for any possible timetable changes and improvements when purchasing train tickets. Work is currently underway to develop a standardised ticket format and improve booking channels.
Train passes
Examples of train passes
Estravel Latvia’s travel consultants will help you plan your itinerary for both business and leisure trips. We book tickets via the RailEurope system and guarantee immediate booking confirmation and the issuance of travel documents.| Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Finland | Croatia, Portugal | Austria | France, United Kingdom |
| 3-day passes : 1st class from €178 , 2nd class from €123 |
3-day tickets : 1st class from €180 , 2nd class from €123 |
3-day tickets : 1st class from €271 , 2nd class from €184 |
3-day tickets : 1st class from €303 , 2nd class from €207 |
| 4-day tickets : 1st class from €221 , 2nd class from €150 |
4-day tickets : 1st class from €145 , 2nd class from €100 |
4-day tickets : 1st class from €299 , 2nd class from €204 |
4-day passes: 1st class from €326 , 2nd class from €221 |
| Global Pass (covering 21 countries) |
| 5-day passes (valid for 10 days) 1st class from €384 2nd class from €261 |
| 10-day passes (valid for 22 days) 1st class from €551 2nd class from €370 |
Rail passes for Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Hungary are also available.
Benefits
- You can use the pass an unlimited number of times during the booked period
- Free admission to museums
- free tickets on local ferries
- Free public transport
- Discounts on high-speed and night trains
Discounts
Discounts for children, young people, pensioners, and groups of 2–5 people travelling together.Children (aged 4–11) receive a 50% discount.
For children under 16 travelling with their parents, the Swiss Rail Pass is free of charge.
Terms and conditions for purchasing and using train passes
The pass does not guarantee a seat on every train. Seat reservations are available for an additional fee.Seat reservations are compulsory
on high-speed and night trains. The rail pass is intended for tourists and can be purchased no earlier than 3 months before the journey.
VR – Finnish Railways
The VR Group’s extensive rail network connects Finnish cities and the Helsinki metropolitan area, including the airport. You can also travel to Lapland by night train in a sleeper carriage, and car transport is available. Meanwhile, the Allegro train runs from Helsinki to St Petersburg, and since the end of 2014, customers have been able to combine Finnair international flights with Allegro train services using a single Finnair ticket, allowing them to stop off in Helsinki. Meanwhile, the Russian-owned Lev Tolstoy train will take you to Moscow.
| Southern and northern Finland – to Lapland |
| Helsinki (Pasila) – Turku – Tampere – Oulu – Rovaniemi – Kemijärvi – Kolari |
| Examples of international routes |
| (Finland) Oulu – Kemi – Tornio – Itainena – Tornoi – Haparanda (Sweden) |
| Finnair – Allegro connections |
| from Helsinki (4 trains a day) |
International trains offer tickets in various classes
- Business class* – on the Lev Tolstoy train and on night trains
- 1st class – enhanced comfort
- 2nd class – standard class
Minimum level of comfort
- comfortable seats with headrests and armrests
- Seats arranged in pairs or groups of four – for groups or families
- dining carriage services (at an additional cost)
Terms and conditions for purchasing and using tickets
- Tickets can be purchased from 60 days before the planned journey.
- Discounts are available for students travelling in standard class on selected trains, subject to seasonal rates set by VR (please ask an Estravel Latvia travel consultant for further information).
- A discount is available when purchasing a family ticket, provided this is done no later than 3 days in advance. One child aged between 6 and 16 travels free of charge if at least three people are travelling together (please ask an Estravel Latvia travel consultant for further information).
- Children under 6 years of age travelling with an adult without a reserved seat travel free of charge.
- Luggage is carried free of charge on suburban trains and trains to Russia. On intercity trains, the charge is EUR 5 for luggage up to 20 kg and EUR 10 for larger items.
When travelling around Europe, we recommend purchasing rail passes.
Eurostar
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United Kingdom–France–Belgium
United Kingdom–France–BelgiumEurostar high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 300 km/h and provide regular passenger services between the UK, France and Belgium. For example, there are up to 18 services a day on the London–Paris route, and up to 10 services a day from London to Brussels.
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Examples of routes
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En route
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London–Brussels, Midi station
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2h 01min
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London–Paris
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2h 15min
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London – Disneyland, Paris
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2h 34min
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London–Avignon
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6h 13min
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Eurostar offers three ticket classes
- Business Premier Class – for business travel
- Standard Premier – enhanced comfort
- Standard Class – economy class
Minimum level of comfort
- air conditioning in carriages
- Wi-Fi internet access on most Eurostar platforms, available by purchasing SFR vouchers at Relay shops
- table (individual or shared with the passenger opposite)
- bar and buffet services (at an additional cost)
Terms and conditions for purchasing and using tickets
- Check-in closes 30 minutes before departure (except for Business Class, where it closes 10 minutes before). The minimum check-in time for groups may be longer.
- Passengers may proceed to the platform and access the shops (at London, Paris and Brussels stations) immediately after check-in.
- Identity documents (ID card, passport and visa, if required) to clear immigration at your destination country.
- Discounts on ticket prices for groups (10 people or more) – 15 per cent.
- Discounts for children and young people (please ask an Estravel Latvia travel consultant for further information).
When
travelling around Europe, we recommend purchasing rail passes.
TGV Lyria France – Switzerland
TGV Lyria offers fast, comfortable and safe passenger transport services between cities in France and Switzerland, guaranteeing punctuality and regularity. For example, there are up to 9 trains a day from Paris to Geneva, and up to 6 a day to Zurich.
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Example routes
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En route
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Paris–Geneva
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3h 05min
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Paris–Lausanne
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3h 39min
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Paris–Zurich
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4h 03min
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TGV Lyria offers two ticket classes
- 1st class – enhanced comfort
- 2nd class – standard class
Minimum level of comfort
- comfortable seats with headrests and armrests
- fold-down table and magazine rack
- bar and buffet services (at an additional cost)
- option to purchase Paris Metro tickets (at the bar and buffet)
Terms and conditions for purchasing and using tickets
- No advance booking is required, but Euronet tickets must be validated in France before boarding the train. This can be done at the yellow ticket machines on the platform. The conductor will check your ticket during the journey.
- Discounts for children and young people (please ask an Estravel Latvia travel consultant for further information).
- Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more people (please ask an Estravel Latvia travel consultant for further information).
- On all French trains, each item of luggage must be labelled with a tag identifying the passenger.
When travelling around Europe, we recommend purchasing rail passes.
Find out more about rail transfer tickets in Switzerland
TGV Brussels – France
The TGV connects Brussels with 24 destinations in France, including Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, Disneyland and cities such as Lille, Marseille, Lyon, Nice and others. With the TGV, you’re guaranteed high-quality travel services, punctuality, comfort and a high level of reliability.
| Example routes | En route |
| Brussels – Lille | 0h 34min |
| Brussels – Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris | 1h 13min |
| Brussels – Avignon | 4h 17min |
| Brussels – Nice | 7h 44min |
| Brussels – Marseille | 4h 56min |
TGV offers two classes of ticket
- 1st class – enhanced comfort
- 2nd class – standard class
Minimum level of comfort
- comfortable seats with headrests and armrests
- seats in pairs or groups of four – for groups or families
- bar and buffet services (for a separate charge)
Rules for purchasing and using tickets
- In France, tickets must be validated before boarding the train. This can be done at the yellow ticket machines on the platform.
- Discounts for children and young people (please ask your Estravel Latvia travel consultant for further information).
- Discounts for groups of 10 or more people (for further information, please contact an Estravel Latvia travel consultant).
- On all trains in France, each item of luggage must be labelled with a tag identifying the passenger.
When
travelling around Europe, we recommend purchasing rail passes.
TGV France – Luxembourg
TGV, or Train à Grande Vitesse, is French for ‘high-speed train’. The railway company’s name lives up to its reputation for speed, with trains reaching speeds of over 300 km/h. Meanwhile, the high level of comfort and reliability ensure efficient travel services, getting you there right on time, for example, from Lorraine to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, or to Disneyland Paris for a wonderful family holiday.
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Example routes
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En route
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Paris – Luxembourg
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2h 05min
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Lorraine – Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport
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1h 10min
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Lorraine – Marne-la-Vallée, Disneyland, Paris
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1h 10min
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Lorraine – Lille
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2h 05min
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Lorraine – Rennes
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4h 05min
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TGV offers two ticket classes
- 1st class – enhanced comfort
- 2nd class – standard class
Minimum level of comfort
- comfortable seats with headrests and armrests
- seats in pairs or groups of four – for groups or families
- bar and buffet services (for a separate charge)
- option to purchase newspapers and magazines (at the bar and buffet)
Rules for purchasing and using tickets
- No advance booking is required, but tickets must be validated before boarding the train. This can be done at the ticket machines on the platform.
- Discounts for children and young people (please ask an Estravel Latvia travel consultant for further information).
- Discounts for groups of 10 or more people (please ask your Estravel Latvia travel consultant for further information).
- On all trains in France, each item of luggage must be labelled with a tag identifying the passenger.
When
travelling around Europe, we recommend purchasing rail passes.
Thalys
France–Belgium–Netherlands–Germany
Thalys provides high-speed rail services, connecting the capital cities of France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, and other major cities in these countries, covering a total of more than 20 stops. Its high efficiency is demonstrated not only by the level of comfort provided and the number of destinations, but also by the considerable frequency of services between the most popular destinations, providing, for example, 8 connecting services a day between Paris and Amsterdam, 5 between Brussels and Cologne, and up to 25 services a day between Paris and Brussels.
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Example routes
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Paris – Brussels
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1h 22min
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Paris – Amsterdam
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3h 18min
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Paris – Essen
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4h 18min
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Brussels – Cologne
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1h 47min
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Brussels – Duisburg
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2h 34min
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Brussels – Essen
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2h 51min
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Thalys offers two classes of ticket
- 1st class – enhanced comfort
- 2nd class – standard class
Minimum level of comfort
- comfortable and spacious seats
- bar and buffet services (for a separate charge)
- Wi-Fi internet access (by purchasing a card from the bar and buffet)
- public transport tickets for Brussels and Paris, as well as cities in the Netherlands and Germany (available from the bar and buffet)
Terms and conditions for purchasing and using tickets
- No advance registration is required. Ticket and passport checks take place on the train.
- Discounts for children and young people (for further information, please contact an Estravel Latvia travel consultant).
- Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more people (please ask an Estravel Latvia travel consultant for further information).
When
travelling around Europe, we recommend purchasing rail passes.