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Most visitors reach Jurmala from Riga by Pasazieru vilciens train (rebranded vivi.lv), running from Riga Central Station to Majori in 30 minutes for 1.50 EUR. Trains continue through 14 stops within Jurmala from Priedaine in the east to Kemeri in the west, making Jurmala one of the easiest Baltic resorts to navigate without a car. The local bus operator Jurmalas Pilsetas autobusu satiksme runs city lines along the coast road. Pet rules follow Latvian standard practice: small dogs in carriers free, larger dogs on leash with muzzle at conductor discretion.
| Mode | Policy | Tip |
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| Train (Pasazieru vilciens / vivi.lv) from Riga | Small dogs in a closed carrier travel free as hand luggage. Larger leashed dogs accepted with muzzle, additional child-fare ticket may be required at conductor discretion. Trains run every 30 to 60 minutes Riga to Majori (30 min, 1.50 EUR). | 💡 Buy tickets via the vivi.lv app for a 10 percent discount over on-board purchase |
| City Bus (Jurmalas Pilsetas autobusu satiksme) | Standard Latvian carrier practice. Small dogs in carrier free, leashed dogs at driver discretion with muzzle recommended. Single ride 0.70 to 1.20 EUR depending on zone. | 💡 The bus is mainly useful for getting from your accommodation to the railway, most sights are within a 10 minute walk of a station |