Riga ↔ Luhamaa transfer with ArtSanTaxi
A private transfer from Riga, Riga Airport and Jurmala to the Luhamaa ↔ Shumilkino border crossing and back. A sedan costs 250 EUR, a minivan 320 EUR, the distance from Riga is about 220 km and the drive takes about 3 hours. The price is fixed per car and does not depend on the number of passengers.
Send us the date, time and pickup address in Riga or Jurmala on WhatsApp or Telegram, and we will reply right away and confirm the fixed price.
Nearby routes: Riga ↔ Pskov, Jurmala ↔ Pskov, Riga ↔ Koidula, Tartu ↔ Luhamaa and Tallinn ↔ Luhamaa. Opening hours and crossing rules are described in detail in the article Luhamaa ↔ Shumilkino border crossing.
Transfer from Riga, Riga Airport and Jurmala to the Luhamaa border
The Luhamaa ↔ Shumilkino checkpoint is used by travellers who land at Riga Airport and continue to Russia, as well as by people living in Riga, Jurmala and the rest of Latvia. A taxi to the Luhamaa border is more convenient than a bus: the car picks you up at your door, at your hotel in Jurmala or right at Riga Airport and takes you to the checkpoint itself, with no changes and no waiting for a timetable.
How the trip works
Pickup in Riga and Jurmala. The driver picks you up at Riga Airport, the station, any address in Riga or your hotel or apartment in Jurmala. We work around the clock. The crossing opens at 07:00, so you can leave at night, for example at 3 am, and be at Luhamaa by the opening, among the first in the queue. If you land late in the evening, there is no need to wait for a morning bus: we will choose a departure time so that you cross the border as early as possible.
Currency exchange on the way. Euros and other EU currencies may not be taken into Russia, so on the way to Luhamaa you can exchange euros for rubles at a fair rate if needed.
At the border. The driver takes you to the checkpoint, and you cross the border on foot. The pedestrian crossing works separately from the buses, which also go through Luhamaa, there are far fewer people, and the border takes about an hour on average.
After the border. If nobody is meeting you on the Russian side, our second car will wait for you at Shumilkino at the agreed time. To Pskov it costs 3 000 RUB by sedan and 5 000 RUB by minivan, see the Riga ↔ Pskov page for details.
Prices and travel time
Sedan for up to 4 passengers: 250 EUR for the Riga ↔ Luhamaa trip.
Mercedes V-Class or Vito minivan for up to 8 passengers: 320 EUR. The minivan price is the same for any number of passengers.
The distance from Riga is about 220 km and the drive takes about 3 hours. On the way back we meet you at Luhamaa and drive you to your address in Riga, Jurmala or to Riga Airport. The manager will quote the price from Jurmala right away, it is fixed too.
The price is fixed, with no prepayment and no waiting charge. A child seat or booster is free.
How you can pay
You can pay in any currency, euros or rubles. We also accept card payments, every car has a terminal, as well as PayPal and Revolut. For companies we issue an invoice.
The Luhamaa ↔ Shumilkino crossing
The crossing is open daily from 07:00 to 19:00. Travellers entering on an e-visa, and at the officer's discretion dual citizens, have an interview on the Russian side, usually 20 to 60 minutes. With a Russian passport the crossing is faster.
Veterinary control is now available at all border crossings, so you can cross with dogs, cats and other pets. In our cars a carrier is not required.
Important: euros and other EU currencies may not be taken into Russia in any amount. Cheese and dairy products are allowed, pork products are not.
More reasons to travel with ArtSanTaxi
We drive passengers with children and pets, child seats are free. We take care of the whole trip, from pickup in Riga to the checkpoint or the meeting on the Russian side, so you get there quickly and without stress.
If you need to cross the border into Russia, contact us and we will take care of every detail.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Riga to Luhamaa? A sedan costs 250 EUR and a minivan 320 EUR per car. The price is fixed.
How far is Luhamaa from Riga? About 220 km.
How long is the drive from Riga to Luhamaa? About 3 hours.
How do I get from Riga to Luhamaa? The easiest way is a transfer: the driver picks you up at your address or the airport and takes you straight to the checkpoint.
Can I book a transfer from Jurmala to Luhamaa? Yes, the driver picks you up at your hotel or address in Jurmala. If you are continuing to Pskov, see the Jurmala ↔ Pskov route, 290 EUR for the whole trip.
Do buses go through Luhamaa? Yes, but buses cross the border in the general queue. The pedestrian crossing works separately, and the border takes about an hour on average.
Can I exchange euros for rubles on the way? Yes, on the way to the border you can exchange currency at a fair rate.
How can I pay for the trip? In euros or rubles, by card, via PayPal or Revolut. For companies we issue an invoice.
Can I book a transfer from Riga Airport to Luhamaa? Yes, the driver meets you at the airport with a name sign.
When is the Luhamaa crossing open? Daily from 07:00 to 19:00.
Can I cross the border with a dog or cat? Yes, veterinary control is now available at all border crossings.
How do I get from Shumilkino to Pskov? With our second car: 3 000 RUB by sedan, 5 000 RUB by minivan.
Can I take euros into Russia? No, euros and other EU currencies may not be taken in any amount.
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