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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Riga is to train and bus which costs $160 - $270 and takes 35h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Riga is to train and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $150 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 10m.

How far is it from Bern to Riga?

The distance between Bern and Riga is 1617 km. The road distance is 2051.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Berlin which takes 28h 24m and costs $160 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Bern to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Riga bus from?

Bern to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where does the Bern to Riga bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bern and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Bern. It is currently 11:04 AM in Bern and 12:04 PM in Riga.

Can I drive from Bern to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Riga is 2051 km. It takes approximately 19h 56m to drive from Bern to Riga.

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

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

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1886+ hotels available in Riga.

Bern to Riga - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bern to Riga by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)ZRH - RIX
6h 40m
$152–359
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Nuremberg central bus stationFlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Riga, Bus StationN1230 / ...
33h 10m
$126–268
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to S Südkreuz Bhf11 / ...
4. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Station
28h 24m
$168–530
Drive 2,051.3 km
1. Drive from Bern to Riga2,051.3 km
19h 56m
$414–598
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)BSL - RIX
8h 31m
$129–372
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)GVA - RIX
8h 5m
$152–359
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Rīga
35h 24m
$160–266
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Bern to WinterthurIc1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Winterthur Lagerhausstrasse to Stuttgart Airport Bus Terminal SAB
3. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Kaliningrad Bus station399
4. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Riga Central Bus Station
40h 4m
$296–407

Bern to Riga by train and bus

16Weekly Services

28h 24mAverage Duration

$168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,616.6 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bern to Riga, Bus Station via Nuremberg central bus station in around 33h 10m.

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