How to get from Zaķusala to Ķīpsala by bus and cable car?

From Zaķusala to Ķīpsala by bus and cable car

To get from Zaķusala to Ķīpsala in Rīga, take the 4 cable car from Zaķusala station to Merķeļa Iela station. Next, take the 3 bus from Centrālā Stacija station to Ūdens Iela station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min.

40min
Cable Car - 44
Bus - 33
Walk to Ķīpsala
Leaves from Zaķusala

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    Zaķusala
  • 2
    Cable Car - 44
    Wait for cable car
    4
    Jugla
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Merķeļa Iela
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centrālā Stacija
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Daugavgrīva
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ūdens Iela
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ķīpsala
    Walk to
    Ķīpsala
    Kaiju iela
    1.17 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Zaķusala to Ķīpsala by bus and cable car via 4 and 37

To get from Zaķusala to Ķīpsala in Rīga, take the 4 cable car from Zaķusala station to Tērbatas Iela station. Next, take the 37 bus from Esplanāde station to Ķīpsala station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min.

46min
Cable Car - 44
Bus - 3737
Walk to Ķīpsala
Leaves from Zaķusala

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    Zaķusala
  • 2
    Cable Car - 44
    Wait for cable car
    4
    Jugla
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Tērbatas Iela
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Esplanāde
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Imanta
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ķīpsala
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ķīpsala
    Walk to
    Ķīpsala
    Kaiju iela
    1.02 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zaķusala to Ķīpsala

The distance between Zaķusala, Rīga and Ķīpsala, Rīga is approximately 8.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zaķusala to Ķīpsala by bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rīga – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Zaķusala

Zaķusala is located at Zaķusala, Rīga and the nearest public transit station is Bieķensalas Iela.

Bus stations close to Zaķusala:

  • Laivu Iela
  • Mūkusala

Cable Car stations close to Zaķusala:

  • Bieķensalas Iela
  • Zaķusala
  • Televīzijas Centrs

Public transit stations close to Ķīpsala, Rīga

Ķīpsala is located at Kaiju iela, Rīga and the nearest public transit station is Kaiju Iela.

Bus stations close to Ķīpsala:

  • Kaiju Iela
  • Ģipša Iela
  • Rīgas Tehniskā Universitāte

Cable Car stations close to Ķīpsala:

  • Kalnciema Iela

Related Routes

Alternative route from Zaķusala to Ķīpsala by bus and cable car via 4 and 37

To get from Zaķusala to Ķīpsala in Rīga, take the 4 cable car from Zaķusala station to Tērbatas Iela station. Next, take the 37 bus from Esplanāde station to Ķīpsala station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min.

46min
Cable Car - 44
Bus - 3737
Walk to Ķīpsala
Leaves from Zaķusala

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    Zaķusala
  • 2
    Cable Car - 44
    Wait for cable car
    4
    Jugla
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Tērbatas Iela
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Esplanāde
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Imanta
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ķīpsala
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ķīpsala
    Walk to
    Ķīpsala
    Kaiju iela
    1.02 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Zaķusala to Ķīpsala?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Zaķusala to Ķīpsala?

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 37.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Zaķusala and Ķīpsala in Rīga?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from Zaķusala to Ķīpsala in Rīga?

    The 4 cable car line goes from Jugla station near Zaķusala to Merķeļa Iela station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Merķeļa Iela station near Ķīpsala in Rīga

  • How long does it take to travel from Zaķusala to Ķīpsala in Rīga by cable car and bus?

    The total travel time between Zaķusala and Ķīpsala in Rīga by cable car and bus is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near Zaķusala to get to Ķīpsala in Rīga?

    Get on the 4 cable car from the Jugla station near Zaķusala in Rīga.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between Zaķusala and Ķīpsala in Rīga?

    Get off the cable car at the Merķeļa Iela stop, which is closest to Ķīpsala in Rīga.

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