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

The cheapest way to get from London to Riga is to fly which costs $70 - $270 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $90 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between London and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Riga station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 45m.

How far is it from London to Riga?

The distance between London and Riga is 1721 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Berlin which takes 28h 37m and costs $220 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from London to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Riga bus from?

London to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Bus or fly from London to Riga?

The best way to get from London to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $90 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $370 and takes 37h 45m.

Where does the London to Riga bus arrive?

London to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between London and Riga?

Riga is 2h ahead of London. It is currently 1:42 AM in London and 3:42 AM in Riga.

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

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

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1885+ hotels available in Riga.

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

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

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 London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)LHR - RIX
5h 56m
$94–286
Fly from London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)STN - RIX
6h 36m
$74–266
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhf19 / ...
4. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Station
28h 37m
$229–829
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Riga
25h 2m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Riga International Airport (RIX)LGW - RIX
6h 7m
$83–255
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Riga International Airport (RIX)LCY - RIX
8h 9m
$213–415
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen OmnibusbahnhofN1328
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus StationN1324 / ...
37h 45m
$138–364
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAO
39h 33m
$141–484
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Riga
26h 10m
$416–637

London to Riga by train, foot, and bus

16Weekly Services

28h 37mAverage Duration

$229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,721.5 km
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between London, England and Riga, Latvia?

British Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, and Air Baltic fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riga International Airport (RIX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Riga, Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 37h 45m.

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