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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Riga by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Riga International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane CMB - RIX
    15h 17m
    $359–734

  2. Fly to Vilnius Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane plane CMB - VNO
    2. Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain train
    18h 50m
    $429–712

  3. Fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane plane CMB - TLL
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 19m
    $449–1,027

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Riga International Airport (RIX) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration15h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Riga, Latvia?

Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and four other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 3 times a day.

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