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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Riga is to train and fly which costs $120 - $330 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Riga is to train and fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $120 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via London Victoria and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 35m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Riga?

The distance between Cardiff and Riga is 1897 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Berlin which takes 33h 14m and costs $300 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Cardiff to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Riga bus from?

Cardiff to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Riga?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Riga is to fly which takes 8h 47m and costs $120 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $340 and takes 42h 35m.

Where does the Cardiff to Riga bus arrive?

Cardiff to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Riga?

Riga is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 6:06 PM in Cardiff and 8:06 PM in Riga.

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

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

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Riga.

Cardiff to Riga - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Riga by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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 Cardiff Airport
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)CWL - RIX
8h 47m
$126–396
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin-SpandauIce
4. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Station
33h 14m
$305–1,046
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Riga
27h 20m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)BRS - RIX
8h 51m
$129–326
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)LHR - RIX
7h 53m
$129–428
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Riga International Airport (RIX)LGW - RIX
8h 57m
$151–402
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)STN - RIX
9h
$142–398
Train to East Midlands Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Long Eaton
2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)EMA - RIX
8h 58m
$175–457
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Station
42h 35m
$139–338
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam CentraalEil
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAO
43h 13m
$198–624
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Riga
28h 29m
$465–708

Cardiff to Riga by train, subway, foot, and bus

16Weekly Services

33h 14mAverage Duration

$305Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,896.9 km
Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Riga, Latvia?

KLM, Air Baltic, and four other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Riga International Airport (RIX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Riga, Bus Station via London Victoria and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 42h 35m.

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