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

The cheapest way to get from Lelystad to Riga is to train and bus which costs $110 - $260 and takes 37h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lelystad to Riga is to train and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $95 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Lelystad and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Lelystad station to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Lelystad, Station Centrum and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Emmeloord, Busstation, Groningen central station and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lelystad and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Lelystad to Riga. However, there are services departing from Lelystad Centrum and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Zwolle, Deventer, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 6m.

How far is it from Lelystad to Riga?

The distance between Lelystad and Riga is 1405 km. The road distance is 1672.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lelystad to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) which takes 24h 55m and costs $180 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Lelystad to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lelystad to Riga bus from?

Lelystad to Riga bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Emmeloord, Busstation.

Where do I catch the Lelystad to Riga train from?

Lelystad to Riga train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Lelystad Centrum station.

Train or bus from Lelystad to Riga?

The best way to get from Lelystad to Riga is to train which takes 33h 6m and costs $200 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $300 and takes 30h 55m.

Where does the Lelystad to Riga bus arrive?

Lelystad to Riga bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte.

What is the time difference between Lelystad and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Lelystad. It is currently 1:38 AM in Lelystad and 2:38 AM in Riga.

Where does the Lelystad to Riga train arrive?

Lelystad to Riga train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Lelystad to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Lelystad to Riga is 1672 km. It takes approximately 19h 53m to drive from Lelystad to Riga.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 330+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lelystad to Riga by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
best
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane AMS - RIX
6h 15m
$98–268
Train, bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Stationbus
24h 55m
$184–476
Train
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Deventer to Praha hl.n.train
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 419 / ...
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
33h 6m
$203–669
Drive 1,672.2 km
1. Drive from Lelystad to Rigacar 1,672.2 km
19h 53m
$345–498
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BRU - RIX
8h 1m
$134–320
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane DUS - RIX
8h 35m
$132–390
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphaltebus 315 / ...
2. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N75 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus
30h 55m
$174–300
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity direct / ...
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAObus
37h 20m
$115–254

Lelystad to Riga by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

24h 55mAverage Duration

$184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,404.6 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Lelystad, Netherlands and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Zwolle, Deventer, Praha hl.n., Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 33h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lelystad, Station Centrum to Riga, Bus Station via Emmeloord, Busstation, Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte, Groningen central station, and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 30h 55m.

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