Transportation & Infrastructure Guide
Public transit, airports, and getting around in Latvia
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
5.2/10Public transport centers on Riga's bus and tram networks with good urban coverage and frequency. Passenger rail by Vivi covers key routes like Riga-Jelgava-Liepāja and Riga-Daugavpils, but no metro, limited high-speed, and regional gaps exist. Integration is basic via e-tickets; services run ~5AM-11PM with variable rural access.
Road Infrastructure
6.8/1069,532 km road network includes 1,651 km highways (A-roads) like A6/A7 (Via Baltica E67) connecting Riga to borders, upgraded to EU standards via EIB projects. Paved state roads are generally good, no tolls, low traffic aids flow; urban quality solid but rural unpaved sections (e.g., some P-roads) need maintenance. Safety features improving.
Internet Speed
7.8/10Latvia boasts strong broadband with average fixed speeds ~220 Mbps (2025 Speedtest data), supported by extensive fiber deployment in urban areas and growing rural coverage. Mobile internet reliable at 100+ Mbps averages.
Avg: 220+ Mbps • Widespread in Riga/other cities (70%+ households), expanding rural via EU funds; 90% FTTP potential by 2026
Airport Connectivity
6.5/1081 airports total, 4 major (Riga Intl as primary hub, Liepāja, Ventspils, Daugavpils) offer solid European routes via airBaltic/Ryanair. Good Baltic/Scandinavian links, limited long-haul/domestic; Riga handles most traffic with modern facilities.
Hubs: Riga International (RIX), Liepāja International (LPX), Ventspils International (VNT), Daugavpils International (DGP)
Transportation Costs
- Metro Pass
- €30-50/month (Riga e-ticket)
- Bus Trip
- €1.50 single ride (Riga, 1hr validity)
- Taxi
- €2-3 start + €0.80-1.20/km
- High-speed Train
- No HSR; €10-25 Riga-Daugavpils rail
Mobile Network
High reliability from three operators; urban 5G at 500+ Mbps, rural 4G strong at 50-100 Mbps. Minimal dead zones due to flat terrain.
Driving License
EU/EEA licenses valid indefinitely. Non-EU valid 90 days (tourists) or 1 year (residents), then exchange required without test for most countries. Drive on right side. IDP recommended for non-Latin alphabet licenses.
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