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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Riga is to bus which costs $95 - $210 and takes 31h 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 19m and costs $130 - $340.

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.

How far is it from Basel to Riga?

The distance between Basel and Riga is 1532 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 $120 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m 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.

Bus or fly from Basel to Riga?

The best way to get from Basel to Riga is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $95 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $210 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 4:06 PM in Basel and 5:06 PM 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.

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 1877+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Riga by plane, train, bus, car, or night 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
7h 13m
$99–315
Bus
cheapest
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
$96–201
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
$126–399
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
$139–335
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
$145–385
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane STR - RIX
9h 32m
$152–472
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Rīgabus
34h 2m
$132–203
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Praha Hlavni Nadrazinighttrain En
2. Take the bus from Praha to Riia lennujaambus 000318
38h 47m

Basel to Riga by train and bus

19Weekly Services

26h 37mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,532.2 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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 SBB to Riga, Bus Station via Nuremberg central bus station in around 31h 55m.

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