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 $130 - $310 and takes 8h 39m.

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 56m and costs $150 - $420.

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 Park Place and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via London Victoria and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 27m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Riga?

The distance between Cardiff and Riga is 1912 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 3m and costs $300 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m 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 National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Riga?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Riga is to fly which takes 9h 1m and costs $110 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $410 and takes 42h 27m.

Where does the Cardiff to Riga bus arrive?

Cardiff to Riga bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Riga?

Riga is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 2:31 AM in Cardiff and 4:31 AM in Riga.

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

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Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1881+ 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 train, plane, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BRS - RIX
8h 39m
$134–304
Fly from Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane CWL - RIX
9h 1m
$116–406
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin-Spandautrain Ice
4. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus
33h 3m
$306–1,058
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rigacar
27h 34m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LHR - RIX
7h 56m
$155–420
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LGW - RIX
8h 56m
$135–395
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane STN - RIX
8h 59m
$149–420
Train to East Midlands Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Long Eatontrain
2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane EMA - RIX
8h 57m
$163–548
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus
42h 27m
$138–407
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAObus
43h 1m
$199–606
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rigacar
28h 43m
$465–708

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

18Weekly Services

33h 3mAverage Duration

$306Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,912.1 km
Duration: 8h 39m

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

KLM, Air Baltic, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Riga International Airport (RIX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Riga, Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 42h 27m.

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