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 41m.

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 $140 - $400.

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 SBB and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 55m.

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 Riga-Pasazieru via Muenchen Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 15m.

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 $290 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 41m and costs $100 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $800 and takes 32h 15m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $300 and takes 31h 55m.

Where does the Basel to Riga bus arrive?

Basel to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 9:53 PM in Basel and 10:53 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 München Hbf station.

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.

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

Book your Basel to Riga bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 330+ hotels available in Riga.

Basel to Riga - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Riga by plane, train, bus, 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 41m
$104–295
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
$299–840
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
4. Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
32h 15m
$312–784
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 19m
$140–394
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
$168–445
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus stationbus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1230
31h 55m
$166–291
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Rīgabus
34h 2m
$184–350
Bus via Kaliningrad
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof 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
39h
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Lörrach Hbf to Lüneburgcartrain
2. Drive from Lüneburg to Rigacar
26h 24m
$342–483

Basel to Riga by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

26h 16mAverage Duration

$299Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,533.2 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and four other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Riga-Pasazieru via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 32h 15m.

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