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6.5 hour layover in Riga

by flickers787 30 May 2012

I have a layover from 1730 until midnight on 7/27. Is that enough time to visit Riga, even if for a few hours? Any recommendations for…
RE: Riga and Vilnius - See/Do/Taste/Watch...

by Bassalegboy 29 May 2012

Yes they are worthy excursions. As is Kaunus from Vilnius; and Salaspils (former concentration camp area) from Riga. Drink: Try Avilys…
RE: Baltic whirlwind

by kd213 29 May 2012

We will be there in the end of July. Where would you suggest catching a bus from Riga for the north east of Estonia? What town? We…
Riga and Vilnius - See/Do/Taste/Watch...

by ignatiusO 28 May 2012

I am travelling to Riga and then onto Vilnius next week and was wondering what you recommend I should see/visit/eat/drink! I'll be spending…
RE: Train from Tallinn to Riga

by lmrtw 27 May 2012

Thanks very much Rail_Fan, thats amazingly useful information, we love travelling by rail whenever possible, however if it would be hit…
RE: Train from Tallinn to Riga

by Rail_Fan 27 May 2012

If the Estonian train from Tallinn is late (which isn't a thing usually), Latvian train just waits for it, because both are what is called…
RE: From Riga to Klaipeda

by Rail_Fan 27 May 2012

No, train option isn't possible. While by bus you have like 7 options at the moment (served by two different Lithuanian companies): dep.…
From Riga to Klaipeda

by SFKIMRUSH 27 May 2012

I think Eurolines will begin a bus route that goes from Riga to Klaipeda beginning June 9. Does anyone know anything about this? Is…
RE: Baltic whirlwind

by sihi 26 May 2012

Why Lahemaa? Go better to North-East of Estonia. Enjoy fantastic cliff/limestone shore - great place for hiking - Valaste waterfall,…
RE: Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius - Where to spend most time?

by sihi 26 May 2012

Tallinn -- do daytrip to the East - Narva-Joesuu and Toila sea resorts, Kuremae convent, Narva old city on Russian border! etc!!
RE: Train from Tallinn to Riga

by lmrtw 26 May 2012

Thanks anillos, I have already looked up the timetables and it looks good, just wondering what happens if the Estonian train is late...…
RE: Train from Tallinn to Riga

by anillos_de_saturno 26 May 2012

+can anyone confirm is this is accurate?+ Yes, it is. You can look for the schedule from Tallin to Valga on this [web|www.edel.ee/home]…
Train from Tallinn to Riga

by lmrtw 26 May 2012

Hi, Seat61 seems to suggest you can now travel by train from Tallinn to Riga as you can now connect with the Latvian train at Valga on…
RE: Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius - Where to spend most time?

by lmrtw 25 May 2012

Thanks ae123456 and pizwat, these are great suggestions! Sounds like Vilnius has a lot to offer.
RE: Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius - Where to spend most time?

by pizwat 25 May 2012

The former KGB building in Vilnius including the story of how the Lithuanian people prevented evidence destruction when the Soviets were…
RE: Pärnu to Cesis

by mredman 25 May 2012

There are 2 buses per day that go from Salacgriva to Cesis - at 08:58 and 17:23. Additionally, at 13:25 there is a bus from Salacgriva…
RE: Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius - Where to spend most time?

by ae123456 25 May 2012

Of the four I enjoyed Vilnius most. Easy to spend four days there with side trips to Trakai castle and a train to Kaunus. Riga: I enjoyed…
RE: Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius - Where to spend most time?

by lmrtw 25 May 2012

A few days is 2 or 3 days, going in June, interests wise, sights, architecture, food, drink, culture... I guess that equates to a bit…
Pärnu to Cesis

by pheobe_bish 25 May 2012

Hi! I want to go from Pärnu to Cesis (Latvia) on a Saturday (in a couple of weeks) the quickest and easiest way. Anyone know if there…
Pärnu to Cesis

by pheobe_bish 25 May 2012

Hi! I want to go from Pärnu to Cesis on a Saturday (in a couple of weeks) the quickest and easiest way. Anyone know if there is a direct…
RE: Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius - Where to spend most time?

by pizwat 24 May 2012

Interests, yes, and what time of year? What, to you, is "a few" days?
RE: Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius - Where to spend most time?

by battybilly 24 May 2012

Hi.... We'd all stay somewhere different - because we all have different tastes. What are yours? Give us a clue.
Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius - Where to spend most time?

by lmrtw 24 May 2012

Hi, I have time to spend a few days each in Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius and then an extra day spare, therefore I am wondering…
RE: Baltic whirlwind

by WaterhazardJack 22 May 2012

It's a pity you didn't say which month you mean as it's hard to answer without that info...assuming you mean May (?), then it's probably…
RE: Hill of Crosses via Riga or Rundale Palace?

by mredman 22 May 2012

Hill of Corsses is definitely a unique sight, but like the above have said, its only a 20-30 minute stop. Is it worth spending 5 hours…