Riga ↔ Pskov transfer with ArtSanTaxi
A private transfer from Riga to Pskov and back via the Luhamaa ↔ Shumilkino border crossing, with two cars. A sedan costs 280 EUR for the whole trip, the distance is about 280 km and the drive takes about 4 hours without the border. The price is fixed and does not depend on the number of passengers.
Send us the date, time and pickup address in Riga or Pskov on WhatsApp or Telegram, and we will reply right away and confirm the fixed price.
Nearby routes: Riga ↔ Luhamaa, Riga ↔ Koidula, Tallinn ↔ Pskov and Tartu ↔ Pskov. Opening hours and crossing rules are described in detail in the article Luhamaa ↔ Shumilkino border crossing.
Why people travel from Riga to Pskov
Riga is one of the largest and best known cities in the Baltic states. It has a large airport with flights from all over the world, so many Russian citizens and visitors travel from Riga to Russia.
Pskov is one of the Russian cities closest to Riga, about 280 kilometres away. From Pskov there are trains to Saint Petersburg and Moscow and flights as well, so the Riga ↔ Pskov route suits not only those going to Pskov, but also those continuing to Saint Petersburg or Moscow.
How the Riga ↔ Pskov trip works
Pickup in Riga. The driver picks you up at your address: an apartment, a hotel, the bus station, the railway station or the airport. At stations and the airport the driver meets you with a name sign. Just tell us the date and time of arrival, the flight number and your name.
To the border. From Riga to the Luhamaa checkpoint takes about 3 hours. We check the cameras at Luhamaa and Koidula in advance and choose the less busy crossing, so sometimes we go via Koidula.
Crossing the border. The car takes you to the checkpoint, you cross on foot, and our second car is already waiting on the Russian side. This way you do not stand for hours in the queue with the buses.
From the border to Pskov. From Shumilkino to Pskov takes about 50 minutes. The driver takes you to any address: home, a hotel, the railway station, the bus station or the airport.
Prices, distance and travel time
Sedan for up to 4 passengers: 280 EUR for the whole trip from your address in Riga to your address in Pskov, of which Riga ↔ Luhamaa is 250 EUR and Shumilkino to Pskov 3 000 RUB.
Mercedes V-Class or Vito minivan for up to 8 passengers: Riga ↔ Luhamaa 320 EUR and Shumilkino to Pskov 5 000 RUB. The minivan price is the same for any number of passengers.
The leg to the border is paid in euros and the leg from the border to Pskov in rubles. On request the whole trip can be paid in one currency, euros or rubles, on one of the sides.
In total about 280 km and 4 hours without border time. If you continue by train or plane from Pskov, plan your trip with time to spare.
The price is fixed, with no prepayment and no waiting charge. A child seat or booster is free, just tell us the child's age when you book.
The way back from Pskov to Riga
The driver picks you up at your address in Pskov and takes you to the Shumilkino crossing. After the border our car meets you and drives you to your address in Riga or to Riga Airport. If you have a flight, the manager will ask your departure time to allow for traffic in Riga.
Bus, minibus or private transfer
The scheduled Riga ↔ Pskov bus runs to a timetable and crosses the border with all passengers in the general queue, so the journey takes longer.
Shared minibuses with a walking border crossing leave at set times from a meeting point, with other passengers on board.
A private transfer leaves at the time that suits you from your address, only you and your companions are in the car, and a second car meets you right after the border.
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.
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
ArtSanTaxi is a reliable intercity taxi service that makes travel comfortable and safe. Our drivers strictly follow the traffic rules, and every car passes technical inspections and has air conditioning.
We work around the clock and have cars for both individual trips and groups. Pets are welcome, a carrier is not required.
On the way the driver stops on request at modern, well equipped petrol stations. You can pay in cash or by card, every car has a terminal.
ArtSanTaxi means comfortable trips, punctuality and confidence that everything will go well.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Riga to Pskov? A sedan costs 280 EUR for the whole trip: 250 EUR to Luhamaa and 3 000 RUB from Shumilkino to Pskov. A minivan costs 320 EUR to Luhamaa plus 5 000 RUB from Shumilkino to Pskov.
How far is Pskov from Riga? About 280 km.
How long is the drive from Riga to Pskov? About 4 hours without the border: about 3 hours to Luhamaa and about 50 minutes from Shumilkino to Pskov.
How do I get from Riga to Pskov? The easiest way is a transfer: one car takes you to the border, and after it a second car drives you to your address in Pskov.
Is there a bus from Riga to Pskov? Yes, but the bus runs to a timetable and waits at the border in the general queue. A transfer leaves when you want.
How is a transfer different from a shared minibus? A shared minibus leaves at a set time from a meeting point with other passengers, while a transfer picks up only you from your address.
Can I book a transfer from Riga Airport to Pskov? Yes, the driver meets you at the airport with a name sign.
Which border crossing do you use? Usually Luhamaa ↔ Shumilkino, and if there is a queue, Koidula ↔ Kunichina Gora. Both are open daily from 07:00 to 19:00.
Can I pay for the whole trip in one currency? Yes. Usually the leg to the border is paid in euros and the leg from the border to Pskov in rubles, but on request the whole trip can be paid in euros or rubles on one of the sides.
Can I take euros into Russia? No, euros and other EU currencies may not be taken in any amount.
Is there a charge for a child seat? No, a child seat or booster is free.
Can I travel with a pet? Yes, a carrier is not required. Just let us know when you book.
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