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 - $200 and takes 23h 51m.

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 $110 - $420.

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 Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Koebenhavn H, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 35m.

How far is it from Kalmar to Riga?

The distance between Kalmar and Riga is 484 km. The road distance is 2006.9 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 train and car ferry which takes 18h 1m and costs $380 - $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 $110 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $430 - $1,000 and takes 38h 35m.

What is the time difference between Kalmar and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Kalmar. It is currently 7:37 AM in Kalmar and 8:37 AM 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 2137+ hotels available in Riga.

Kalmar to Riga - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Kalmar to Riga by plane, bus, train, car ferry, 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
best
1. Fly from Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane KLR - RIX
6h 6m
$117–416
Train, bus to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Borås Centralstationtrain
2. Take the bus from Borås Centralstation to Landvetter flygplatsbus
3. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane GOT - RIX
7h 47m
$105–269
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Bergåsa stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Bergåsa station to Karlshamn Stationtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Karlshamn to Klaipedacarferry
4. Take the bus from Klaipeda to Rigabus
18h 1m
$384–586
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Linköping Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 530 / ...
3. Take the train from Stockholm City station to Nynäsgård stationtrain 43
4. Take the ferry from Nynashamn farjeterminal to Ventspils Ferryferry 0
5. Take the bus from Ventspils AO to Rīgas SAObus
20h 47m
Train
1. Take the train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 413 / ...
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
38h 35m
$433–963
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 29m
$120–305
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 51m
$108–197
Drive 2,006.9 km
1. Drive from Kalmar to Rigacar 2,006.9 km
23h 46m
$376–543

Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) to Riga International Airport (RIX) flights

5Weekly Planes

5h 37mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 484.3 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

Scandinavian Airlines and Air Baltic fly from Kalmar Öland Airport (KLR) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalmar, Järnvägstation to Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 38h 35m.

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