Public transportation in Latvia is well developed. The most comfortable way to travel is by electric trains. The carriages are clean, and the seats are upholstered. You can purchase tickets at the ticket office at the station or from the conductor, but in the latter case, you'll need to pay 20-25% more.
The regular railroad offers numerous opportunities. You can reach the nearest cities to Riga, including Jurmala, Sigulda, Cesis, Valmiera, Saulkrasti, Jelgava, Tukums, and Ogre, by train from the Central Railway Station. Many carriages have space for bicycles. For example, a half-hour trip to Majori, the heart of the resort town of Jurmala, costs approximately 1 EUR.
Intercity buses in Latvia are well-equipped and strictly adhere to timetables. Tickets for short distances typically range from 2 to 4 EUR.
City transportation includes buses, trolleybuses, streetcars, marshrutkas, and taxis. Public transportation operates from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Calling a taxi is free, and you can also hail a taxi on the street, as their parking lots are located near most hotels. Taxi fares are divided into day rates, which are up to 0.50 EUR per 1 km and up to 1.50 EUR per ride, and night rates, which are approximately 20% more expensive.
