There are 10 ways to get from Germany to Riga by plane, train, 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.
Fly from Hamburg Airport
best- Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HAM - RIX
4h 36m$94–275Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport
cheapest- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BER - RIX
4h 53m$85–235Train
- Take the train from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
- Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 95
- Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
- Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
19h 52m$144–425Bus
- Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1224 / ...
20h 40m$112–193Drive 1,036.5 km
- Drive from Berlin to Rigacar 1,036.5 km
15h 23m$187–270Fly from Frankfurt
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane FRA - RIX
4h 56m$115–347Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
- Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane CGN - RIX
4h 52m$99–414Fly from Munich International Airport
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane MUC - RIX
5h 11m$111–286Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane DUS - RIX
5h 2m$106–258Bus via Bauska
- Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Bauskabus
- Take the bus from Bauska to Rīgabus
22h 29m$104–174
Germany to Riga by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Germany to Riga is to bus which costs $110 - $200 and takes 20h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Germany to Riga is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $90 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Berlin Alexanderplatz and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Germany to Riga. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Rzepin, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 52m.
The distance between Germany and Riga is 979 km. The road distance is 1036.5 km.
The best way to get from Germany to Riga without a car is to train which takes 19h 52m and costs $140 - $430.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Germany to Riga, including transfers.
Germany to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Airport BER station.
Germany to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf station.
The best way to get from Germany to Riga is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $90 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $430 and takes 19h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 20h 40m.
What companies run services between Germany and Riga, Latvia?
Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Riga International Airport (RIX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Riga-Pasazieru via S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Rzepin, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 19h 52m.
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Hamburg Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–380
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–220
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Riga International Airport via Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–220
Flights from Frankfurt to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–290
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Riga International Airport via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–460
Flights from Munich International Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Riga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf to Rzepin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Germany to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.
Germany to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rzepin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Riga is 1037 km. It takes approximately 15h 23m to drive from Germany to Riga.
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