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

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Riga is to bus via Brno which costs $15 - $25 and takes 26h 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 $50 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Austria and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Riga. However, there are services departing from Wien Morzinplatz and arriving at Grēcinieku iela via Flughafen Wien, Brno and Rīgas lidosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 37m.

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 Centrālā stacija via Wien Westbahnhof, Warszawa Wschodnia, Mockava and Kaišiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 49m.

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 22h 49m and costs $170 - $250.

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 bus from?

Austria to Riga bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Flughafen Wien station.

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 $50 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $250 and takes 22h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 24h 37m.

Where does the Austria to Riga bus arrive?

Austria to Riga bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Brno Benesova Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Austria and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Austria. It is currently 11:20 PM in Austria and 12:20 AM in Riga.

Where does the Austria to Riga train arrive?

Austria to Riga train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Warszawa Wschodnia 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 1877+ hotels available in Riga.

Austria to Riga - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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
$52–263
Bus via Brno
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Flughafen Wien to Brno Benesova Bus Stationbus RegioJet 32 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brno to Riia lennujaambus 000318
26h 37m
$16–25
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Mockavatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Mockava to Kaišiadorystrain 36
4. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
22h 49m
$174–245
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1227
24h 37m
$103–183
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
6h 57m
$113–334
Fly from Innsbruck Airport
1. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane INN - RIX
7h 48m
$90–370
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
$131–359

Austria to Riga by subway and train

7Weekly Services

22h 49mAverage Duration

$174Cheapest Price

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

What companies run services between Austria and Riga, Latvia?

Ryanair, Air Baltic, and two 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 Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Westbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, Warszawa Wschodnia, Mockava, and Kaišiadorys in around 22h 49m.

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