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

The cheapest way to get from Kalmar to Riga is to bus and ferry which costs $100 - $230 and takes 23h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kalmar to Riga is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $85 - $370.

Is there a direct train between Kalmar and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Kalmar station to Riga. However, there are services departing from Kalmar, Järnvägstation and arriving at Riga-Pasazieru via Koebenhavn H, S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, Warszawa Centralna and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 37m.

How far is it from Kalmar to Riga?

The distance between Kalmar and Riga is 484 km. The road distance is 2006.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kalmar to Riga without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 18h 14m and costs $390 - $600.

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

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

Where do I catch the Kalmar to Riga train from?

Kalmar to Riga train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Kalmar, Järnvägstation.

Train or fly from Kalmar to Riga?

The best way to get from Kalmar to Riga is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $85 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $700 and takes 31h 37m.

What is the time difference between Kalmar and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Kalmar. It is currently 10:10 PM in Kalmar and 11:10 PM in Riga.

Where does the Kalmar to Riga train arrive?

Kalmar to Riga train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Köpenhamn H station.

Can I drive from Kalmar to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Kalmar to Riga is 2007 km. It takes approximately 23h 46m to drive from Kalmar to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 335+ hotels available in Riga.

Kalmar to Riga - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Kalmar to Riga by plane, bus, car ferry, train, ferry, 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 Kalmar Öland Airport
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1. Fly from Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane KLR - RIX
6h 6m
$85–370
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Bergåsa stationbus 500
2. Take the bus from Bergåsa station to Sjukhusetbus 600
3. Take the car ferry from Karlshamn to Klaipedacarferry
4. Take the bus from Klaipeda to Rigabus
18h 14m
$394–566
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Alvesta stationtrain
2. Take the train from Alvesta station to Stockholm Centralstationtrain
3. Take the train from Stockholm City station to Nynäshamn stationtrain
4. Take the ferry from Nynashamn farjeterminal to Ventspils Ferryferry 0
5. Take the bus from Ventspils AO to Rīgas SAObus
20h 21m
$135–331
Train
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Berlin Hbftrain Rj
3. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
4. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Centralnatrain 95
5. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
6. Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
31h 37m
$392–681
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane CPH - RIX
7h 35m
$121–297
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Oskarshamn stationbus 160 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Oskarshamn Gotlandsterminalen to Visby hamnterminalferry Dg
3. Take the ferry from Visby hamnterminal to Nynäshamn (Stena Line)ferry Dg
4. Take the ferry from Nynashamn farjeterminal to Ventspils Ferryferry 0
5. Take the bus from Ventspils AO to Rīgas SAObus
23h 20m
$108–221
Drive 2,006.6 km
1. Drive from Kalmar to Rigacar 2,006.6 km
23h 46m
$376–543

Kalmar to Riga by train, taxi, ferry, foot, and bus

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20h 21mAverage Duration

$135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 484.3 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Kalmar, Sweden and Riga, Latvia?

Scandinavian Airlines, Air Baltic, and Norwegian Air International fly from Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Riga-Pasazieru via Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, Warszawa Centralna, and Vilnius in around 31h 37m.

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