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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Riga is to train and bus which costs $80 - $310 and takes 23h 22m.

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 50m and costs $95 - $360.

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.

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 which takes 23h 22m and costs $80 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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.

Bus or fly from Cologne to Riga?

The best way to get from Cologne to Riga is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $95 - $360. Alternatively, you can 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 2:22 AM in Cologne and 3:22 AM in Riga.

Can I drive from Cologne to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Riga is 1604 km. It takes approximately 19h 47m to drive from Cologne to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1887+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 11 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 Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane DUS - RIX
5h 11m
$105–309
Train, bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hanover to Rīgabus
28h 5m
$73–243
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
23h 22m
$83–310
Drive 1,604.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rigacar 1,604.5 km
19h 47m
$289–418
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane CGN - RIX
4h 50m
$95–352
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
$133–361
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BRU - RIX
6h 47m
$139–374
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane AMS - RIX
7h 41m
$141–443
Train, bus via Hagen
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 19
3. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Stationbus
24h
$148–456
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platzbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Braunschweig to Rīgabus
28h 10m
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
33h 58m
$226–302

Cologne to Riga by train, foot, and bus

19Weekly Services

23h 22mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,339.2 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Rīga via Braunschweig, Berliner Platz and Braunschweig in around 28h 10m.

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