How far is it from Cēsis to Ludza?

The distance between Cēsis and Ludza is 209 km by road.

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

The drive from Cēsis to Ludza takes approximately 3 h 15 min by car.

The fastest route from Cēsis to Ludza covers 209 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 15 min.

Ludza lies roughly to the south-east of Cēsis.

The drive from Cēsis to Ludza mainly follows P30, P84, A12. The longest single stretch is 85 km on P30.

Towns on the route from Cēsis to Ludza include Gauja, Abrupe, Madona, Sīlukalns, Rēzekne.

Distance: 209 kmDrive time: 3 h 15 min

Driving from Cēsis to Ludza takes about 3 h 15 min via P30. The distance is 209 km. The straight-line distance is 172 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rāmuļi, Baltini, Sīlukalns, Rēzekne. Driving directions

Driving directions33 · 209 km

14 Exit roundabout slightly right 64 m
15 Turn straight onto Rūpniecības iela 3 km
16 Enter roundabout right onto Madona — Varakļāni 59 m
17 Exit roundabout right onto Madona — Varakļāni 27 km
18 Continue straight onto Brīvības iela 2 km
19 Continue straight onto Madona — Varakļāni 19 km
20 At end of road, turn left onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 18 km
21 Enter rotary right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 55 m
22 Exit rotary right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 23 km
23 Keep slightly left onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 243 m
24 Keep slightly right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 2 km
25 Enter rotary right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 47 m
26 Exit rotary right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 4 km
27 Enter rotary slightly right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 30 m
28 Exit rotary slightly right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 24 km
29 Continue straight onto Latgales iela 479 m
30 Turn left onto Latgales iela 47 m
31 Continue right onto Latgales iela 2 km
32 Turn left onto Stroda iela 95 m
33 Arrive right onto Stroda iela

The return trip from Ludza to Cēsis covers roughly the same distance, 209 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 Cēsis to Ludza?: The distance between Cēsis and Ludza is 209 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cēsis to Ludza?: The drive from Cēsis to Ludza takes approximately 3 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Cēsis to Ludza?: The fastest route from Cēsis to Ludza covers 209 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 15 min.
Which direction is Ludza from Cēsis?: Ludza lies roughly to the south-east of Cēsis.
Which roads does the route from Cēsis to Ludza follow?: The drive from Cēsis to Ludza mainly follows P30, P84, A12. The longest single stretch is 85 km on P30.
Which towns do you pass between Cēsis and Ludza?: Towns on the route from Cēsis to Ludza include Gauja, Abrupe, Madona, Sīlukalns, Rēzekne.