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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Riga is to bus via Hanover which costs $130 - $250 and takes 27h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $120 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Riga. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Rīga via Hanover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Riga. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 41m.

How far is it from Essen to Riga?

The distance between Essen and Riga is 1326 km. The road distance is 1561.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Riga without a car is to train which takes 23h 41m and costs $200 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Essen to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Riga bus from?

Essen to Riga bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Riga train from?

Essen to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Riga?

The best way to get from Essen to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $120 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $650 and takes 23h 41m, you could also bus via Hanover, which costs $130 - $250 and takes 27h 21m.

Where does the Essen to Riga bus arrive?

Essen to Riga bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 9:48 AM in Essen and 10:48 AM in Riga.

Where does the Essen to Riga train arrive?

Essen to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Riga is 1562 km. It takes approximately 19h 26m to drive from Essen to Riga.

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

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Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 2162+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Riga by plane, train, bus, car, or car 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 Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane DUS - RIX
5h 4m
$120–294
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane CGN - RIX
5h 54m
$106–379
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 95
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
23h 41m
$208–604
Bus via Hanover
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Hanover to Rīgabus
27h 21m
$139–249
Drive 1,561.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Rigacar 1,561.7 km
19h 26m
$282–407
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane FRA - RIX
6h 27m
$152–441
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane AMS - RIX
7h 17m
$135–360
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1206
28h 35m
$151–261
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the car train from Frankfurt to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Rigacar
24h 9m
$381–529

Essen to Riga by train

7Weekly Trains

23h 41mAverage Duration

$208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,325.7 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

Air Baltic and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rīgas Centrālā stacija via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 23h 41m.

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