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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Riga is to train and bus which costs $170 - $410 and takes 23h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Europe to Riga is to train and fly which takes 8h 41m and costs $130 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Europe and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Europe to Riga. However, there are services departing from Nentershausen Oderstraße and arriving at Rīga via Bebra Bahnhof and Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 17m.

How far is it from Europe to Riga?

The distance between Europe and Riga is 1480 km. The road distance is 1386.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Europe to Riga without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 23m and costs $170 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Europe to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Europe to Riga bus from?

Europe to Riga bus services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Bebra Bahnhof station.

Where does the Europe to Riga bus arrive?

Europe to Riga bus services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

What is the time difference between Europe and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Europe. It is currently 10:30 AM in Europe and 11:30 AM in Riga.

Can I drive from Europe to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Riga is 1387 km. It takes approximately 18h 55m to drive from Europe to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 2183+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Europe 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 Frankfurt, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane FRA - RIX
8h 41m
$136–417
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
23h 23m
$176–409
Drive 1,386.7 km
1. Drive from Europe to Rigacar 1,386.7 km
18h 55m
$250–361
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Eschwege-Niederhone Bahnhof to Göttingentrain
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HAM - RIX
9h 21m
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane DUS - RIX
10h 34m
$185–481
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BER - RIX
9h 11m
$162–460
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane CGN - RIX
10h 40m
$162–570
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhebus Sev
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Rīgabus
29h 17m

Europe to Riga by bus, train, and foot

24Weekly Services

23h 23mAverage Duration

$176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,480 km
Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Europe and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a bus from Nentershausen Oderstraße to Rīga via Bebra Bahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Kassel in around 29h 17m.

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