Public transport in Riga is a reliable and convenient way to explore the city. Riga has three main methods of public transportation - tram, trolleybus, and bus - serving locals and visitors alike across the capital.
Public transport schedules
Public transport in Riga operates daily from 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM, providing reliable and affordable service throughout the city. Timetables, fare information, and ticket purchase options are available in both Latvian and English at www.rigassatiksme.lv. (Please note: Due to frequent cyber-attacks, the website may be inaccessible from non-EU servers.)
Night-time public transport
During the summer season, night transport services operate on weekends and public holidays, making late-evening travel more convenient. Eight different night bus routes are currently in operation: N1 (Circular route from city centre to Teika, Jugla and Mežciems), N2 (City Centre - Sarkandaugava - Vecmīlgrāvis), N3 (City Centre - Iļģuciems - Daugavgrīva), N4 (Circular route from city centre to Imanta, Zolitūde and Āgenskalns), N6 (Circular route from city centre to Purvciems, Pļavnieki and Dārzciems), N7 (Circular route from city centre to Ķengarags and Latgale neighbourhood), N7 (Circular route from city centre to Torņakalns and Ziepniekkalns) and N22 (City centre - Airport). Buses depart from the city centre with varied frequency between midnight and 4:00 AM - check the timetables on the Rīgas Satiksme website to find the exact departure times for each route.
Public transport from Riga Airport
Bus route No. 22, which runs between Riga International Airport and the city centre, is the main daytime public transport connection to and from the airport. Tickets can be purchased directly from the driver by bank card for €1.81. Alternatively, passengers can use other types of Riga public transport tickets, which can be purchased in advance at kiosks, ticket machines or through an app, and cost €1.50.
For late-night arrivals and early-morning departures, the N22 night bus provides an hourly connection between Riga Airport and the city centre. From the airport, it operates between 00:30 and 04:30, while departures from the city centre run between 00:00 and 04:00.
Public transport tickets
Riga offers a variety of public transport ticket options to suit different travel needs and durations. Whether you're visiting for a day or staying longer, there’s a ticket to match your plans.
Available ticket types:
- A 90-minute ticket – €1.50
Valid for 90 minutes, allowing transfers between any tram, trolleybus, or bus. The ticket must be registered each time you board a new vehicle. The last registration can be made in the 89th minute from the first registration and remains valid until the final stop.
- a 24-hour ticket – €5.00
- a three-day ticket – €8.00
- a five-day ticket – €10.00
- one-month ticket – €30.00
Where to buy tickets
Tickets can be purchased at Narvesen kiosks, ticket vending machines, Rīgas satiksme customer service centres, and via the Rīgas Satiksme or Mobilly mobile apps. Please note that only on bus route No. 22, tickets can also be purchased directly from the driver using a bank payment card.
Ticket validation and penalties
All tickets must be registered each time you enter a different public transport vehicle (tram, trolleybus, or bus).
Passengers without a valid ticket are subject to a penalty fare of €15 to €30.