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 $55 - $120 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 $65 - $220.

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 Ostbahnhof and arriving at Rīgas via Rzepin, Warszawa Centralna, Kaunas and Kaišiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 3m.

How far is it from Berlin to Riga?

The distance between Berlin and Riga is 878 km. The road distance is 1036.8 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 $55 - $120.

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 Ostbahnhof 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 $65 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 17h 50m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 20h 3m.

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 6:51 AM in Berlin and 7:51 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 23m 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 1853+ hotels available in Riga.

Berlin to Riga - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Berlin to Riga by plane, bus, train, 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
best
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BER - RIX
4h 33m
$69–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
17h 50m
$55–120
Train
1. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
2. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Centralnatrain 95
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Kaunastrain 144
4. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Rīgastrain 889
20h 3m
$139–192
Drive 1,036.8 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Rigacar 1,036.8 km
15h 23m
$187–270

Berlin to Riga by bus

19Weekly Buses

17h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 877.6 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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

Air Baltic and Scandinavian Airlines fly 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 17h 50m. Ecolines also services this route 3 times a week.

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