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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Riga is to bus and train which costs $90 - $270 and takes 42h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Riga is to train and fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $100 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Dover and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 35m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Riga?

The distance between Folkestone and Riga is 1776 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Berlin which takes 30h 36m and costs $220 - $950.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Folkestone to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Riga bus from?

Folkestone to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where does the Folkestone to Riga bus arrive?

Folkestone to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Riga?

Riga is 2h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 12:03 PM in Folkestone and 2:03 PM in Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Riga.

Folkestone to Riga - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Riga by train, plane, bus, car train, car, or car ferry

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 London City Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Riga International Airport (RIX)LCY - RIX
8h 28m
$238–482
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoort
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-CentralIc / ...
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
4. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAO
42h 20m
$90–265
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhf19 / ...
5. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Station
30h 36m
$227–921
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Riga
23h 38m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)LHR - RIX
7h 39m
$110–345
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Riga International Airport (RIX)LGW - RIX
7h 20m
$106–319
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)STN - RIX
7h 36m
$92–327
Train, train to East Midlands Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East Midlands Parkway
3. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)EMA - RIX
9h 4m
$167–720
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Berlin, Zentralen OmnibusbahnhofN1328
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus StationN1324 / ...
35h 35m
$136–274
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAO
41h 31m
$166–567
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Riga
24h 53m
$393–605

Folkestone to Riga by train, foot, and bus

16Weekly Services

30h 36mAverage Duration

$227Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Riga.

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Distance: 1,776.5 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Riga, Bus Station via Pencester Road, Dover, and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 35h 35m.

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