Rīga – Bauska: road trip guide
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Rīga – Bauska: road trip guide

Road guide for Rīga – Bauska: fuel costs, places to stop, food, walks and stay ideas.

Distance67 km Driving time1 h 5 min Places on route22 95 petrol guide€7.50
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StartRīga DestinationBauska

Route overview

<h3>What to expect on the route</h3> <p>The route is about 67 km and the basic driving time is around 1 h 5 min before longer stops.</p>

Rīga – Bauska: road trip guide

A practical route guide with suggested stops, scenic places and useful planning notes for drivers.

This page combines cost planning with route ideas, so the trip is not just a drive from one city to another. Choose the most useful stops, check current opening times and adjust the day to weather and season.

Recommended stop order
  1. 01
    Ķekavas apkārtnePlaces to see · on route
  2. 02
    Iecavas parksPlaces to see · on route
  3. 03
    Bauskas pilsPlaces to see · on route
  4. 04
    Bauskas vecpilsētaPlaces to see · on route
  5. 05
    Mūsas un Mēmeles satekaPlaces to see · on route
  6. 06
    Rundāles pilsPlaces to see · on route
  7. 07
    Mežotnes pils apkārtnePlaces to see · on route
  8. 08
    Tērvetes dabas parksPlaces to see · on route

Route plan

Planning rhythm

  1. Check fuel, tyre pressure and route before departure.
  2. Plan breaks before you get tired.
  3. Choose a few main stops rather than trying to see everything.

Places to see

10
Ķekavas apkārtne 01
Places to seeon route

Ķekavas apkārtne

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Iecavas parks 02
Places to seeon route

Iecavas parks

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Bauskas pils 03
Places to seeon route

Bauskas pils

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Bauskas vecpilsēta 04
Places to seeon route

Bauskas vecpilsēta

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Mūsas un Mēmeles sateka 05
Places to seeon route

Mūsas un Mēmeles sateka

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Rundāles pils 06
Places to seeon route

Rundāles pils

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Mežotnes pils apkārtne 07
Places to seeon route

Mežotnes pils apkārtne

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Tērvetes dabas parks 08
Places to seeon route

Tērvetes dabas parks

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Skaistkalnes karsta kritenes 09
Places to seeon route

Skaistkalnes karsta kritenes

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Bauskas Motormuzejs 10
Places to seeon route

Bauskas Motormuzejs

Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

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Stops and breaks

3
Iecavas pauze 01
Stops and breakson route

Iecavas pauze

Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.

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Bauskas pils stāvlaukuma pauze 02
Stops and breakson route

Bauskas pils stāvlaukuma pauze

Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.

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Rundāles parka pauze 03
Stops and breakson route

Rundāles parka pauze

Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.

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Food and walks

4
Iecavas kafejnīcu zona 01
Food and walkson route

Iecavas kafejnīcu zona

Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.

Bauskas centra ēdināšana 02
Food and walkson route

Bauskas centra ēdināšana

Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.

Rundāles apkārtnes ēdināšana 03
Food and walkson route

Rundāles apkārtnes ēdināšana

Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.

Mežotnes apkārtnes pauze 04
Food and walkson route

Mežotnes apkārtnes pauze

Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.

Stays and campsites

5
Bauskas viesnīcu zona 01
Stays and campsiteson route

Bauskas viesnīcu zona

Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.

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Rundāles apkārtnes nakšņošana 02
Stays and campsiteson route

Rundāles apkārtnes nakšņošana

Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.

€€–€€€ Open Google Maps
Mežotnes apkārtne 03
Stays and campsiteson route

Mežotnes apkārtne

Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.

€€–€€€ Open Google Maps
Tērvetes viesu māju zona 04
Stays and campsiteson route

Tērvetes viesu māju zona

Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.

€€–€€€ Open Google Maps
Zemgales kempingu zona 05
Stays and campsiteson route

Zemgales kempingu zona

Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.

€€–€€€ Open Google Maps

Places to see

Places to see

  • Ķekavas apkārtne — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
  • Iecavas parks — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
  • Bauskas pils — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
  • Bauskas vecpilsēta — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
  • Mūsas un Mēmeles sateka — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
  • Rundāles pils — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
  • Mežotnes pils apkārtne — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
  • Tērvetes dabas parks — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
  • Skaistkalnes karsta kritenes — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.
  • Bauskas Motormuzejs — Worth a stop on this route for a short walk, photos or local context.

Stops and breaks

Stops and breaks

  • Iecavas pauze — Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.
  • Bauskas pils stāvlaukuma pauze — Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.
  • Rundāles parka pauze — Practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a quick stretch.

Food and walks

Food and walks

  • Iecavas kafejnīcu zona — Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
  • Bauskas centra ēdināšana — Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
  • Rundāles apkārtnes ēdināšana — Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.
  • Mežotnes apkārtnes pauze — Good area for food, coffee or a slower walk during the trip.

Stays and campsites

Stays and campsites

  • Bauskas viesnīcu zona — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
  • Rundāles apkārtnes nakšņošana — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
  • Mežotnes apkārtne — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
  • Tērvetes viesu māju zona — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.
  • Zemgales kempingu zona — Stay idea if the route is better split into two days.

Cost tips

Cost tips

Fuel cost depends on consumption, speed, traffic, tyres and current price. Use the calculator before leaving.

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