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

The cheapest way to get from Croatia to Riga is to bus which costs $95 - $230 and takes 30h.

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

The fastest way to get from Croatia to Riga is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $70 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Croatia and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Croatia to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Zagreb and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h.

Is there a direct train between Croatia and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Croatia to Riga. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via Wien Meidling, Warszawa Centralna, Trakiszki and Kaisiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 24m.

How far is it from Croatia to Riga?

The distance between Croatia and Riga is 1384 km. The road distance is 1609.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Croatia to Riga without a car is to train which takes 28h 24m and costs $250 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Croatia to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croatia to Riga bus from?

Croatia to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.

Where do I catch the Croatia to Riga train from?

Croatia to Riga train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Train, bus or fly from Croatia to Riga?

The best way to get from Croatia to Riga is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $70 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $410 and takes 28h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $230 and takes 30h.

Where does the Croatia to Riga bus arrive?

Croatia to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

What is the time difference between Croatia and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Croatia. It is currently 5:10 PM in Croatia and 6:10 PM in Riga.

Where does the Croatia to Riga train arrive?

Croatia to Riga train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Wien Meidling station.

Can I drive from Croatia to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Croatia to Riga is 1609 km. It takes approximately 18h 3m to drive from Croatia to Riga.

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

Book your Croatia to Riga bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1881+ hotels available in Riga.

Croatia to Riga - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Croatia to Riga by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or night train

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 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
best
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane ZAG - RIX
7h 31m
$72–285
Train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Wien Meidlingtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ec
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Trakiszkitrain Ic
4. Take the train from Trakiszki to Kaisiadorystrain
5. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
28h 24m
$250–402
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1227
30h
$99–226
Drive 1,609.3 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Rigacar 1,609.3 km
18h 3m
$290–419
Fly from Zadar Airport
1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane ZAD - RIX
7h 53m
$113–556
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LJU - RIX
7h 32m
$136–612
Train via Kraków
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Graz Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Krakow Glownytrain Ec
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Trakiszkitrain Ic
4. Take the train from Trakiszki to Kaisiadorystrain
5. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
28h 32m
$97–230
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Zagreb Zap. Kol. to Wien Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1227
33h 26m
$108–215
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the night train from Zagreb Zap. Kol. to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicanighttrain En
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Brno Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
3. Take the bus from Brno to Riia lennujaambus
35h 57m

Croatia to Riga by train

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28h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,384.2 km
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Croatia and Riga, Latvia?

LOT, Air Serbia, and six other airlines fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Riga International Airport (RIX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Riga-Pasazieru via Wien Meidling, Warszawa Centralna, Trakiszki, and Kaisiadorys in around 28h 24m.

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