How far is it from Bauska to Cēsis?

The distance between Bauska and Cēsis is 156 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bauska to Cēsis?

The drive from Bauska to Cēsis takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.

The fastest route from Bauska to Cēsis covers 156 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.

Cēsis lies roughly to the north-east of Bauska.

The drive from Bauska to Cēsis mainly follows A7, A2. The longest single stretch is 64 km on A2.

Towns on the route from Bauska to Cēsis include Iecava, Ķekava, Daugmale, Sigulda, Līgatne.

Distance: 156 kmDrive time: 2 h 25 min

Driving from Bauska to Cēsis takes about 2 h 25 min via A2. The distance is 156 km. The straight-line distance is 120 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Iecava, Rāmava, Priedkalne, Turaida, Cēsis. Driving directions

Driving directions30 · 156 km

1 Depart onto Zaļā iela 141 m
2 Enter roundabout straight 10 m
3 Exit roundabout straight 43 km
4 Turn slightly right onto Ķekavas apvedceļš 330 m
5 Take exit slightly right 4 km
6 Enter roundabout straight onto Rīgas apvedceļš (Salaspils — Babīte) 42 m
7 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Rīgas apvedceļš (Salaspils — Babīte) 2 km
8 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Rīgas apvedceļš (Salaspils — Babīte) 204 m
9 Exit roundabout straight onto Rīgas apvedceļš (Salaspils — Babīte) 7 km
10 Enter roundabout straight 16 m
11 Exit roundabout straight 273 m
12 Continue straight 212 m
13 Merge slightly left onto Rīga — Daugavpils — Krāslava — Baltkrievijas robeža (Pāternieki) 231 m

14 Continue straight onto Ķesterciema iela 3 km
15 Continue straight onto Rīga — Daugavpils — Krāslava — Baltkrievijas robeža (Pāternieki) 3 km
16 Take exit slightly right 21 km
17 Take exit slightly right 792 m
18 Merge slightly left onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 23 km
19 Keep slightly left onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 5 km
20 Take exit slightly right onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 509 m
21 Merge slightly left onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 8 km
22 Enter roundabout right onto Vidzemes šoseja 42 m
23 Exit roundabout right onto Vidzemes šoseja 5 km
24 Continue straight onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 24 km
25 Keep slightly right onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 740 m
26 Continue straight onto Valmiera — Cēsis — Drabeši 5 km
27 Turn left 4 km
28 Turn straight onto Rīgas iela 2 km
29 Continue sharp left onto Rīgas iela 50 m
30 Arrive right onto Rīgas iela

The return trip from Cēsis to Bauska covers roughly the same distance, 156 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Bauska to Cēsis?: The distance between Bauska and Cēsis is 156 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bauska to Cēsis?: The drive from Bauska to Cēsis takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Bauska to Cēsis?: The fastest route from Bauska to Cēsis covers 156 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.
Which direction is Cēsis from Bauska?: Cēsis lies roughly to the north-east of Bauska.
Which roads does the route from Bauska to Cēsis follow?: The drive from Bauska to Cēsis mainly follows A7, A2. The longest single stretch is 64 km on A2.
Which towns do you pass between Bauska and Cēsis?: Towns on the route from Bauska to Cēsis include Iecava, Ķekava, Daugmale, Sigulda, Līgatne.