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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Riga is to bus which costs $120 - $190 and takes 32h 18m.

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 5h 17m and costs $95 - $350.

How far is it from Cologne to Riga?

The distance between Cologne and Riga is 1339 km. The road distance is 1604.5 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 24h 3m and costs $150 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cologne to Riga, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Cologne to Riga?

The best way to get from Cologne to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $95 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 32h 18m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 11:50 AM in Cologne and 12:50 PM in Riga.

Can I drive from Cologne to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Riga is 1604 km. It takes approximately 19h 36m to drive from Cologne to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1886+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne 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 Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)DUS - RIX
5h 38m
$110–309
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hanover to Rīga
28h 5m
$83–244
Train, bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbf19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Berlin Hbf19 / ...
3. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Station
24h 3m
$159–437
Drive 1,604.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Riga1,604.5 km
19h 36m
$289–418
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)CGN - RIX
5h 17m
$95–342
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)FRA - RIX
5h 59m
$139–352
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)BRU - RIX
7h 13m
$148–366
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)AMS - RIX
8h 8m
$146–424
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationN870 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Rīga
32h 18m
$122–190
Bus via Kaliningrad
1. Take the bus from Köln/Bonn Airport to Kaliningrad Bus station909
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Riga Central Bus Station
34h 4m
$226–299

Cologne to Riga by train, foot, and bus

13Weekly Services

24h 3mAverage Duration

$159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,339.2 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

Ryanair, Eurowings, and Air Baltic fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Rīga via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Frankfurt central train station, and Frankfurt in around 32h 18m.

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