What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Riga?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Riga is to train which costs $70 - $230 and takes 22h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Riga?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $60 - $250.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Riga. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via Wien Mitte, Wien Hbf, Warszawa Zachodnia, Kaunas and Kaisiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 54m.

How far is it from Austria to Riga?

The distance between Austria and Riga is 1127 km. The road distance is 1297.7 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Riga without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Warsaw which takes 18h 13m and costs $180 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Austria to Riga?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Austria to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Riga train from?

Austria to Riga train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Austria to Riga?

The best way to get from Austria to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $60 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $190 and takes 21h 2m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $230 and takes 22h 54m.

What is the time difference between Austria and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Austria. It is currently 8:52 AM in Austria and 9:52 AM in Riga.

Where does the Austria to Riga train arrive?

Austria to Riga train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Warszawa Zachodnia station.

Can I drive from Austria to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Riga is 1298 km. It takes approximately 13h 50m to drive from Austria to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1886+ hotels available in Riga.

Austria to Riga - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Austria to Riga by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Vienna International Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)VIE - RIX
5h 22m
$62–243
Train, bus via Warsaw
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Warszawa CentralnaEc
2. Take the bus from Warsaw to RigaLux Express E67
18h 13m
$188–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Warsaw, Bus Station WestN918 / ...
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Riga, Bus StationN1324 / ...
21h 2m
$73–188
Drive 1,297.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Riga1,297.7 km
13h 50m
$245–353
Fly from Graz
1. Fly from Graz (GRZ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)GRZ - RIX
9h
$204–424
Fly from Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Riga International Airport (RIX)SZG - RIX
5h 24m
$133–364
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Riga International Airport (RIX)MUC - RIX
7h 23m
$121–320
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Warszawa ZachodniaEc
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Kaunas144
3. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Riga-Pasazieru215 / ...
22h 54m
$73–221
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Vienna Meidling Train Station to Pardubice Main Train StationRegioJet RJ 1036 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hradec Králové to Rīga848104
27h 51m
$70–163
Train, bus via Katowice
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to KatowiceEc
2. Take the bus from Katowice to Rīga
29h 32m

Austria to Riga by subway, train, and bus

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18h 13mAverage Duration

$188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,127.3 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Austria and Riga, Latvia?

Air Baltic, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Riga, Bus Station via Erdberg, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), and Warsaw, Bus Station West in around 21h 2m.

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