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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Riga is to train and bus via Puńsk which costs $80 - $180 and takes 22h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Riga is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $85 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Riga?

The distance between Leipzig and Riga is 1005 km. The road distance is 1247.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 20h 25m and costs $100 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Leipzig to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Riga bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Leipzig to Riga?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Riga is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $180 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 20h 25m.

Where does the Leipzig to Riga bus arrive?

Leipzig to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.

What is the time difference between Leipzig and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Leipzig. It is currently 5:40 AM in Leipzig and 6:40 AM in Riga.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Riga is 1247 km. It takes approximately 15h 42m to drive from Leipzig to Riga.

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

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

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1887+ hotels available in Riga.

Leipzig to Riga - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Leipzig to Riga by plane, bus, train, 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 Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LEJ - RIX
6h 50m
$188–372
Train, bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Rīgabus
24h 5m
$60–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Berlin Airport BERbus 065 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
20h 25m
$104–264
Train, bus via Puńsk
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Szczecin, Bus Stationbus 157
3. Take the train from Szczecin Glowny to Trakiszkitrain Ic
4. Take the train from Trakiszki to Kaisiadorystrain
5. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
22h 58m
$80–174
Drive 1,247.4 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Rigacar 1,247.4 km
15h 42m
$225–325
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BER - RIX
5h 41m
$86–312
Train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane DRS - RIX
9h 1m
$272–554
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane PRG - RIX
9h 13m
$98–306
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane FRA - RIX
8h 6m
$150–396
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1230
22h 38m
$131–231

Leipzig to Riga by bus

15Weekly Buses

20h 25mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,004.7 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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

Lufthansa flies from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Riga, Bus Station via Berlin Airport BER in around 20h 25m.

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