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 $100 - $300 and takes 6h 56m.

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 19m and costs $160 - $390.

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 Mannheim and Kaliningrad Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Riga. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Karlsruhe Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 56m.

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 16m and costs $270 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Riga train from?

Basel to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Riga?

The best way to get from Basel to Riga is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $100 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $800 and takes 32h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $230 - $410 and takes 41h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Riga bus arrive?

Basel to Riga bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Mannheim - Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 2:03 PM in Basel and 3:03 PM in Riga.

Where does the Basel to Riga train arrive?

Basel to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Riga is 2001 km. It takes approximately 18h 46m to drive from Basel to Riga.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Riga?

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Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 2121+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Riga by plane, train, bus, train (TGV), car, or car train

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 56m
$105–296
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 Airport BER to Riga, Bus Stationbus
26h 16m
$278–846
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
4. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ic
5. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
6. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
32h 56m
$278–766
Drive 2,001.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rigacar 2,001.3 km
18h 46m
$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 19m
$162–390
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
$169–452
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Rīgabus
34h 2m
$181–387
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Mannheim - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Mannheim to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus 905
3. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
41h 5m
$233–405
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Lörrach Hbf to Lüneburgcartrain
2. Drive from Lüneburg to Rigacar
26h 22m
$342–483

Basel to Riga by train, foot, and bus

24Weekly Services

26h 16mAverage Duration

$278Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,533.2 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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

Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hbf, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 32h 56m.

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