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 which costs $95 - $230 and takes 22h 38m.

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 6h 8m and costs $80 - $300.

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 1185.9 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 $90 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m 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 9h 8m and costs $200 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $290 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 2:34 PM in Leipzig and 3:34 PM in Riga.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Riga is 1186 km. It takes approximately 17h 7m 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 1886+ hotels available in Riga.

Leipzig to Riga - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Leipzig to Riga by plane, bus, car, or train

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)LEJ - RIX
9h 8m
$208–372
Train, bus via Magdeburg
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf56 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Rīga
24h 2m
$66–196
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Berlin Airport BER065 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus StationN1324 / ...
20h 25m
$95–281
Drive 1,185.9 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Riga1,185.9 km
17h 7m
$214–309
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX)BER - RIX
6h 8m
$84–293
Train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)DRS - RIX
9h 28m
$318–483
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Riga International Airport (RIX)PRG - RIX
9h 40m
$105–288
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)FRA - RIX
8h 33m
$157–380
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof50 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Riga, Bus StationN1230 / ...
22h 38m
$96–222

Leipzig to Riga by bus

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20h 25mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,004.8 km
Duration: 9h 8m

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

Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX) twice 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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