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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Riga is to bus which costs $65 - $160 and takes 31h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Riga is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $130 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Riga. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Rīga via Mannheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 24m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Riga?

The distance between Heidelberg and Riga is 1367 km. The road distance is 1745.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Riga without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 47m and costs $130 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Heidelberg to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Riga bus from?

Heidelberg to Riga bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Mannheim station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Riga bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Riga bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Rīga station.

What is the time difference between Heidelberg and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Heidelberg. It is currently 8:34 PM in Heidelberg and 9:34 PM in Riga.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Riga is 1746 km. It takes approximately 17h 35m to drive from Heidelberg to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1878+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Heidelberg 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane FRA - RIX
6h 3m
$133–347
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim to Rīgabus
31h 24m
$65–157
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heidelberg Central Station to Berlin Central Stationtrain FlixTrain FLX10
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
23h 47m
$138–297
Drive 1,745.6 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Rigacar 1,745.6 km
17h 35m
$315–454
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane STR - RIX
7h 23m
$130–343
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane DUS - RIX
7h 45m
$143–463
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane MUC - RIX
9h 26m
$140–408
Train, bus via Łódź
1. Take the train from Heidelberg Central Station to Berlin Central Stationtrain
2. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Poznan Glownytrain 95
4. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Lodz Fabrycznatrain Ic
5. Take the bus from Lodz, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus
27h 32m
$195–376
Bus via Kaliningrad
1. Take the bus from Mannheim to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
38h 43m
$239–341

Heidelberg to Riga by train, foot, and bus

15Weekly Services

23h 47mAverage Duration

$138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,366.7 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Riga, Latvia?

Ecolines operates a bus from Mannheim to Rīga 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–150 and the journey takes 30h 5m.

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