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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Riga is to fly which costs $120 - $320 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Riga is to train and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $140 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Riga Central Bus Station via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal and Kaliningrad Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Riga?

The distance between Basel and Riga is 1533 km. The road distance is 2001.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Berlin which takes 26h 37m and costs $260 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Basel to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Riga bus from?

Basel to Riga bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Basel station.

Bus or fly from Basel to Riga?

The best way to get from Basel to Riga is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $120 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 38h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Riga bus arrive?

Basel to Riga bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Stuttgart station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 12:06 AM in Basel and 1:06 AM in Riga.

Can I drive from Basel to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Riga is 2001 km. It takes approximately 18h 44m to drive from Basel to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1877+ hotels available in Riga.

Basel to Riga - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Basel 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 Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BSL - RIX
6h 55m
$124–315
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Rīgabus
34h 2m
$109–204
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 11 / ...
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus
26h 37m
$267–500
Drive 2,001.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rigacar 2,001.3 km
18h 44m
$404–583
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane ZRH - RIX
6h 20m
$141–364
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane FRA - RIX
7h 21m
$167–354
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Stuttgartbus
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus 399
3. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
38h 30m

Basel to Riga by train and bus

19Weekly Services

26h 37mAverage Duration

$267Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,533.2 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Riga, Latvia?

Lufthansa, Air Baltic, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Riga International Airport (RIX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel to Riga Central Bus Station via Stuttgart, Stuttgart Airport Busterminal, and Kaliningrad Bus station in around 38h 30m.

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