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Hey everyone,
I'd like to travel from Riga to St. Petersburg (and back) but haven't decided yet whether to take the bus or the train.
Does anone know how much both are?
Is it safer to take the bus or the train? (is the train safe anyway?)
Is the bus much less comfortable?
Do I have to get a ticket for either a day in advance or can I get a ticket the morning I leave Riga?
Thanks a lot for your help,
Tatjana
I've travelled by train from Riga to St. Petes and I will always prefer it to the bus. The train is safe. It leaves in the evening and runs the whole night and you will be able to lie down and sleep. While it might be cheaper with the bus you'll just be miserable, twitching in your seat while being bumped around on bad roads.
I was able to buy a train ticket in the morning after my arrival in Riga. I then left my luggage at the train station and explored the city. What I was not able to get was a 3rd class platzkartny place (the budget option), I had to pay for 2nd class kupe sleeper. (I did not regret the splurge!)
The price was pretty steep, but this might have been bc I took 2nd class. See for yourself at http://www.ldz.lv/
Try look at airbaltic you maybe find very cheap tickets for Riga-St. Petersburg...
I did that last year - saves time and are more comfortable/safe - think it was very cheap.
And remember that you need a visa in advance to get in to Russia !
There are two distinct groups of people in Riga, the Russians and the Latvians. Russians outnumber the Latvians roughly by 2 to 1, and you may notice two seperate tongues being spoken here. Although national feelings toward the Russians are not the best, in Riga there are well accepted.
We visited Riga in November and it was Cold and there was a lot of snow.
So If you also visiting in the winter then take Plenty of Warm clothes and appropriate footwear (Gortex boots or the like)
However when you go inside any of the buildings they tend to be Very Warm so when you go back outside you Really do feel the cold !!
Be Prepared !!
Riga is full of beautiful people wearing beautiful shoes and clothes. No spesific shop to mention (maybe StyleBeat). Shops, market places, shop centres... Shoes, clothes, jewelry From very cheap to very expensive
The only Blues club in the Baltics, which is widely known around Europe and United States as well. First it is the place to listen blues. In weekends regional Blues bands performs, but famous artists from Unites States and European countries are frequent guests, too. Fit up to meet idea how the Blues club should look like it is great place to have a meal, too. Usualy in menu one will find few recepies which famous Bluesman and "Blueswomen" donated to this spot. If you are a Blues lover, it's a must in Riga!!! No dres code, just hang up your hat - ears should be wide open :))
Riga hasn't really developed as a major destination for the weekend break in the way that somewhere like Prague has. Riga tries to bill itself as a 'mini -prague', or 'like prague before the tourists found it'. As more flights develop, it may well become over touristed - we shall see in time.
Presently (Jan 09) , Ryanair have flights from Sweden, the UK, Ireland, Finland & Germany whilst Easyjet fly from Berlin. Norwegian has a route from Norway. Air Baltic has a bigger range of routes, but prices can be considerably higher than the low-fares companies.
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