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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Riga is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 17h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Riga is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $85 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Riga?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Riga, Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Riga. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Rzepin, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 51m.

How far is it from Berlin to Riga?

The distance between Berlin and Riga is 878 km. The road distance is 1037.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 17h 50m and costs $100 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Berlin to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Riga bus from?

Berlin to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Riga train from?

Berlin to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf station.

Train, bus or fly from Berlin to Riga?

The best way to get from Berlin to Riga is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $85 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 17h 50m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $430 and takes 19h 51m.

Where does the Berlin to Riga bus arrive?

Berlin to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Berlin and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Berlin. It is currently 3:22 AM in Berlin and 4:22 AM in Riga.

Where does the Berlin to Riga train arrive?

Berlin to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rzepin station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Riga is 1037 km. It takes approximately 15h 24m to drive from Berlin to Riga.

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

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

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 2239+ hotels available in Riga.

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Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport
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1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BER - RIX
4h 33m
$90–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
17h 50m
$100–200
Train
1. Take the train from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
2. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 95
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
4. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain
19h 51m
$149–429
Drive 1,037.1 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Rigacar 1,037.1 km
15h 24m
$187–270
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HAM - RIX
6h 28m
$155–499

Berlin to Riga by bus

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Distance: 877.6 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Riga, Latvia?

Air Baltic flies from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX) twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $110–200 and the journey takes 17h 50m. Ecolines also services this route 4 times a week.

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