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

The cheapest way to get from Kaliningrad to Riga is to bus which costs $16 - $85 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaliningrad to Riga is to drive which takes 6h 43m and costs $80 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Kaliningrad and Riga?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kaliningrad Bus station station and arriving at Riga Central Bus Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Kaliningrad and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Kaliningrad to Riga. However, there are services departing from Kaliningrad-Passajirsk and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Kybartai, Kaunas and Kaišiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

How far is it from Kaliningrad to Riga?

The distance between Kaliningrad and Riga is 527 km. The road distance is 464.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaliningrad to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $16 - $85.

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

The bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Riga Central Bus Station takes 8h 5m including transfers and departs three times a week.

Where do I catch the Kaliningrad to Riga bus from?

Kaliningrad to Riga bus services, operated by Ecolines RU, depart from Kaliningrad Bus station.

Where do I catch the Kaliningrad to Riga train from?

Kaliningrad to Riga train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Kaliningrad-Passajirsk station.

Train or bus from Kaliningrad to Riga?

The best way to get from Kaliningrad to Riga is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $16 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Kaliningrad to Riga bus arrive?

Kaliningrad to Riga bus services, operated by Ecolines RU, arrive at Riga Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Kaliningrad and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Kaliningrad. It is currently 8:42 PM in Kaliningrad and 9:42 PM in Riga.

Where does the Kaliningrad to Riga train arrive?

Kaliningrad to Riga train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Chernyshevskoe station.

Can I drive from Kaliningrad to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaliningrad to Riga is 465 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Kaliningrad to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 2228+ hotels available in Riga.

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
8h 5m
$16–85
Train
1. Take the train from Kaliningrad-Passajirsk to Chernyshevskoetrain
2. Take the train from Kybartai to Kaunastrain 696 / ...
3. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain
10h 21m
$36–67
Drive 464.9 km
1. Drive from Kaliningrad to Rigacar 464.9 km
6h 43m
$84–121
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Gdańsk Airportbus
2. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane GDN - RIX
8h 48m
$112–325

Kaliningrad to Riga by bus

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8h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 526.5 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Kaliningrad, Russia and Riga, Latvia?

Ecolines RU operates a bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Riga Central Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $16–85 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kaliningrad-Passajirsk to Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Chernyshevskoe, Kybartai, Kaunas, and Kaišiadorys in around 10h 21m.

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