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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Riga is to train and fly which costs $120 - $300 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Riga is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $90 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Riga. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Rīga via Braunschweig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Riga. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Muenchen Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 41m.

How far is it from Cologne to Riga?

The distance between Cologne and Riga is 1311 km. The road distance is 1604.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) which takes 23h 20m and costs $210 - $470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Cologne to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Riga bus from?

Cologne to Riga bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Riga train from?

Cologne to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Riga?

The best way to get from Cologne to Riga is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $90 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $800 and takes 31h 41m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 28h 10m.

Where does the Cologne to Riga bus arrive?

Cologne to Riga bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Braunschweig, Berliner Platz station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 7:03 AM in Cologne and 8:03 AM in Riga.

Where does the Cologne to Riga train arrive?

Cologne to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Riga is 1605 km. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from Cologne to Riga.

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

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Where can I stay near Riga?

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Cologne to Riga - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Riga by plane, train, 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.

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane CGN - RIX
4h 52m
$94–329
Train, bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 10
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
23h 20m
$215–461
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
4. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
31h 41m
$305–799
Drive 1,604.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rigacar 1,604.8 km
19h 50m
$289–418
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane DUS - RIX
5h 11m
$123–299
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane FRA - RIX
5h 32m
$122–375
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BRU - RIX
7h 6m
$155–386
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platzbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Braunschweig to Rīgabus
28h 10m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hanover to Rīgabus
28h 13m
$192–379
Bus via Kaliningrad
1. Take the bus from Köln/Bonn Airport to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus 909
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
32h 16m
$180–336

Cologne to Riga by train, foot, and bus

24Weekly Services

23h 20mAverage Duration

$215Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,311.2 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Ryanair, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Rīgas Centrālā stacija via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 31h 41m.

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