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

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Riga is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 24h 37m.

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 4h 57m and costs $60 - $280.

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 Rīgas via Wien Westbahnhof, Warszawa Zachodnia, Kaunas and Kaišiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 41m.

How far is it from Austria to Riga?

The distance between Austria and Riga is 1127 km. The road distance is 1297.5 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 which takes 23h 41m and costs $170 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m 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 Westbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Austria to Riga?

The best way to get from Austria to Riga is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $60 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $240 and takes 23h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 24h 37m.

What is the time difference between Austria and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Austria. It is currently 8:11 PM in Austria and 9:11 PM 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 1297 km. It takes approximately 13h 46m to drive from Austria to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1854+ hotels available in Riga.

Austria to Riga - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 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)plane VIE - RIX
4h 57m
$62–273
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Vienna Meidling Train Station to Pardubice Main Train Stationtrain RegioJet RJ 1036 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hradec Králové to Rīgabus 848104
27h 51m
$61–162
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Kaunastrain 144
3. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Rīgastrain 889
23h 41m
$178–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1227
24h 37m
$73–133
Drive 1,297.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Rigacar 1,297.5 km
13h 46m
$245–353
Fly from Graz Airport
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane GRZ - RIX
8h 32m
$184–424
Fly from Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane SZG - RIX
4h 57m
$113–324
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane MUC - RIX
6h 54m
$112–345

Austria to Riga by subway and train

7Weekly Services

23h 41mAverage Duration

$178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,127.3 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Austria and Riga, Latvia?

Air Baltic, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Rīgas via Westbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, Warszawa Zachodnia, Kaunas, and Kaišiadorys in around 23h 41m.

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