LEISURE Trips to neighbouring countries As Latvia is located in the very middle of the Baltic States, it is quite easy to travel to Lithuania and Estonia. There is a good bus connection with the biggest cities (Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipeda, Siaulai in Lithuania, and Tallinn, Johva, Narva, Parnu, Tartu in Estonia). More information: www.autoosta.lv www.ecolines.net www.eurolines.com www.simpleexpress.eu www.luxexpress.eu A ferry travels to Stockholm. More info: www.tallinksilja.com Students who have their passport with them (not ID), can obtain a visa and use the opportunity to visit Russia (visa costs approximately EUR 70 and is ready within 8–9 working days), or Belarus (visa costs approximately EUR 50 and is ready within 6 working days).
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