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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Riga is to bus which costs $65 - $120 and takes 20h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Riga is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $85 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Riga?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Riga. However, there are services departing from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and arriving at Rīgas via Zgorzelec, Warszawa Zachodnia, Kaunas and Kaišiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 29m.

How far is it from Dresden to Riga?

The distance between Dresden and Riga is 949 km. The road distance is 1271 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 20h 30m and costs $65 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Dresden to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Riga bus from?

Dresden to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Riga train from?

Dresden to Riga train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, depart from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Riga?

The best way to get from Dresden to Riga is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $250 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 20h 30m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 22h 29m.

Where does the Dresden to Riga bus arrive?

Dresden to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Dresden and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Dresden. It is currently 8:35 PM in Dresden and 9:35 PM in Riga.

Where does the Dresden to Riga train arrive?

Dresden to Riga train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, arrive at Zgorzelec Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Riga is 1271 km. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from Dresden to Riga.

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

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

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1869+ hotels available in Riga.

Dresden to Riga - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Dresden to Riga by plane, bus, train, 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 Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane DRS - RIX
7h 49m
$258–492
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1230
20h 30m
$65–120
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Zgorzelec Bahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Zgorzelec to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Kaunastrain 144
4. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Rīgastrain 889
22h 29m
$114–153
Drive 1,271 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Rigacar 1,271 km
12h 49m
$229–331
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BER - RIX
5h 41m
$86–256
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane PRG - RIX
7h 8m
$74–232
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LEJ - RIX
8h 10m
$199–415
Bus via Wrocław
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Wroclawbus Kyiv-Erfurt / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrocław to Rīgabus 848104
24h 58m

Dresden to Riga by bus

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20h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 949 km
Duration: 7h 49m

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

Lufthansa, Air Baltic, and two other airlines fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Riga, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–120 and the journey takes 20h 30m.

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