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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Riga is to fly which costs $100 - $270 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Riga is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $100 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Riga. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via Zürich HB, St. Margrethen Sg, Muenchen Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 26m.

How far is it from Geneva to Riga?

The distance between Geneva and Riga is 1713 km. The road distance is 2206.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Berlin which takes 30h 51m and costs $370 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Geneva to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Riga bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Riga train from?

Geneva to Riga train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Riga?

The best way to get from Geneva to Riga is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $100 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $410 - $1,100 and takes 35h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $320 and takes 37h 45m.

Where does the Geneva to Riga bus arrive?

Geneva to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

What is the time difference between Geneva and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Geneva. It is currently 12:06 PM in Geneva and 1:06 PM in Riga.

Where does the Geneva to Riga train arrive?

Geneva to Riga train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Riga is 2206 km. It takes approximately 21h 35m to drive from Geneva to Riga.

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

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

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 2017+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Geneva 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
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane GVA - RIX
3h 13m
$100–270
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 11 / ...
5. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Stationbus
30h 51m
$372–1,137
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ec
3. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36train Ec
4. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ic
5. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
6. Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
35h 26m
$410–1,072
Drive 2,206.4 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Rigacar 2,206.4 km
21h 35m
$445–643
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1230
37h 45m
$187–318
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
4. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Rīgabus
38h 12m
$273–636
Bus via Kunowice
1. Take the bus from GENEVE, Gare Routiere Place Dorciere to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39bus
2. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to ELBLĄG, Dworzec PKS, Plac Dworcowybus
3. Take the bus from Elbląg to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus 900 / ...
4. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
43h 12m
$224–484
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Geneva to Lörrach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Lörrach Hbf to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Rigacar
28h 51m
$391–554

Geneva to Riga by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

30h 51mAverage Duration

$372Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,713 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Riga, Latvia?

Air Baltic, Swiss, and Lufthansa fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Riga-Pasazieru via Zürich HB, St. Margrethen SG, St. Margrethen Sg, Muenchen Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 35h 26m.

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