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

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Riga is to fly which costs $55 - $250 and takes 4h 52m.

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 52m and costs $55 - $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 Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Wien Westbahnhof, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 22m.

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 bus which takes 21h 2m and costs $100 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 52m and costs $55 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 21h 2m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $370 and takes 22h 22m.

What is the time difference between Austria and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Austria. It is currently 5:17 PM in Austria and 6:17 PM 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 1944+ 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, bus, train, 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 52m
$57–243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus N918 / ...
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
21h 2m
$108–193
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
3. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
22h 22m
$222–369
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
6h 50m
$236–558
Fly from Innsbruck Airport
1. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane INN - RIX
8h 53m
$130–380
Fly from Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane SZG - RIX
6h 37m
$113–374
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 44m
$132–367
Train, bus
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
$109–203
Train, bus via Katowice
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Katowicetrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Katowice to Rīgabus
29h 41m
$183–423

Austria to Riga by subway and bus

20Weekly Services

21h 2mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,127.3 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Austria and Riga, Latvia?

Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 5 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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