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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Riga is to fly which costs $70 - $210 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $85 - $240.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Riga?

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 Ostbahnhof, Rzepin, Warszawa Centralna, Kaunas and Kaisiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.

How far is it from Germany to Riga?

The distance between Germany and Riga is 979 km. The road distance is 1036.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 18h 42m and costs $80 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Germany to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Riga train from?

Germany to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Ostbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Germany to Riga?

The best way to get from Germany to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $85 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $250 and takes 18h 42m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 20h 40m.

Where does the Germany to Riga train arrive?

Germany to Riga train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rzepin station.

Can I drive from Germany to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Riga is 1037 km. It takes approximately 15h 11m to drive from Germany to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1886+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Germany to Riga by plane, bus, train, 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
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Riga International Airport (RIX)HAM - RIX
5h 3m
$89–234
Bus via Bauska
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Bauska
2. Take the bus from Rātslaukums to Rīgas SAO7482
23h 48m
$43–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus StationN1324 / ...
18h 42m
$83–245
Train
1. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Rzepin95 / ...
2. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Centralna95
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Kaunas144
4. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Riga-Pasazieru215 / ...
20h 40m
$139–203
Drive 1,036.8 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Riga1,036.8 km
15h 11m
$187–270
Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX)BER - RIX
5h 4m
$73–205
Fly from Frankfurt
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)FRA - RIX
5h 23m
$118–261
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)DUS - RIX
5h 29m
$110–254
Fly from Munich International Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Riga International Airport (RIX)MUC - RIX
5h 48m
$111–266

Germany to Riga by train and bus

13Weekly Services

18h 42mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 978.6 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Germany and Riga, Latvia?

Air Baltic, Finnair, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 17h 15m.

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