Cities Near Jūrmala
Cities near Jūrmala, LV: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Riga, Jelgava, Šiauliai. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Jūrmala, LV is Riga, about 13 mi (20 km) away — roughly 43 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riga | 13 mi / 20 km | 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Jelgava | 22 mi / 36 km | 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Šiauliai | 74 mi / 118 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Panevėžys | 88 mi / 142 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Liepāja | 109 mi / 176 km | 2 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Daugavpils | 129 mi / 208 km | 3 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Klaipėda | 133 mi / 214 km | 3 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Eiguliai | 141 mi / 227 km | 3 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Tartu | 146 mi / 236 km | 3 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Vilnius | 168 mi / 270 km | 3 hr 54 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Jūrmala
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Riga, Jelgava, Šiauliai, Panevėžys. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Jūrmala
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Liepāja, Daugavpils, Klaipėda, Eiguliai, Tartu. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Jūrmala include Riga, Jelgava, Šiauliai, Panevėžys, Liepāja. The closest is Riga, about 13 miles (20 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.