Transportation
Reaching the championships venue from Riga International Airport (RIX)
Riga International Airport (RIX) is located approximately 12 km from ΔΆΔ«psala (the championships area) and is well connected to the venue by both public transport and taxi. The Latvian Bridge Federation has also negotiated preferential rates with a local taxi company for participants.
Public Transportation
The most affordable way to reach the venue area from the airport is the RΔ«gas Satiksme city bus No. 22. Get off at the Kauguru iela stop β the closest one to ΔΆΔ«psala β and walk a short distance to the Exhibition Centre.
Bus stop at airport
P1 car park, between Arrivals exits E and C.
Where to buy tickets
Ticket machines, Narvesen kiosks, the RΔ«gas Satiksme or Mobilly apps, or directly from the driver (card only).
Frequency
Every 10β30 minutes, daily from approx. 05:25 to 00:40.
Validate & transfer
Tap on board. The β¬1.50 ticket is valid 90 minutes across bus, tram and trolleybus.
Tip for Old Town hotels
If your hotel is on the Old Town side of the river, the 90-minute ticket lets you stay on Bus 22 past Kauguru iela and reach the city centre, or transfer to a tram on the same fare.
Taxi & Shuttle Service
The Latvian Bridge Federation has agreed special rates with a local taxi company for transfers between Riga International Airport and the venue area. Two vehicle options are available:
Destinations on either side of the river Daugava
The same fares apply to all hotels and the venue, regardless of which side of the river they are on.
- Championship Venue (ΔΆΔ«psala)
- Radisson Daugava
- Radisson Park Inn
- Bellevue Park Hotel
- NB Hotel
- Islande Hotel
- Hotel Monika
- Other hotels in central Riga & the Old Town
