The average train between Essen and Riga takes 45h 38m and the fastest train takes 45h 35m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Essen to Riga. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Essen and Riga. The earliest departure is at 12:53 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Essen is at 12:59 PM which arrives into Riga at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 45h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Riga. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Riga station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 38m.
Essen to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Riga-Pasazieru station.
The distance between Essen and Riga is 1,263.4 km. The road distance is 2,595 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Riga-Pasazieru via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 32h 45m.
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