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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Riga is to bus which costs $80 - $210 and takes 24h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Riga is to train and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $100 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 40m.

How far is it from Kiel to Riga?

The distance between Kiel and Riga is 1085 km. The road distance is 1322.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 24h 40m and costs $80 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Kiel to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Riga bus from?

Kiel to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where does the Kiel to Riga bus arrive?

Kiel to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Kiel and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Kiel. It is currently 5:14 AM in Kiel and 6:14 AM in Riga.

Can I drive from Kiel to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Riga is 1322 km. It takes approximately 16h 16m to drive from Kiel to Riga.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kiel to Riga?

Book your Kiel to Riga bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1887+ hotels available in Riga.

Kiel to Riga - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kiel to Riga by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HAM - RIX
5h 54m
$109–284
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Kiel to Klaipedaferry
2. Take the bus from Klaipeda Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus Ollex
27h 21m
$58–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1206
24h 40m
$84–207
Drive 1,322.3 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Rigacar 1,322.3 km
16h 16m
$238–344
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 22
2. Take the bus from Hanover to Rīgabus
28h 46m
$79–235

Kiel to Riga by bus

7Weekly Buses

24h 40mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,085.2 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Riga, Bus Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 24h 40m.

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