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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Riga is to train and fly which costs $130 - $290 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Riga is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $120 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Riga. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Baden-Baden, Muenchen Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 50m.

How far is it from Lyon to Riga?

The distance between Lyon and Riga is 1828 km. The road distance is 2344.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Berlin which takes 29h 44m and costs $380 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Lyon to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Riga bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Riga train from?

Lyon to Riga train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Riga?

The best way to get from Lyon to Riga is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $120 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $950 and takes 35h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $200 - $350 and takes 37h.

Where does the Lyon to Riga bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lyon and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 7:47 AM in Lyon and 8:47 AM in Riga.

Where does the Lyon to Riga train arrive?

Lyon to Riga train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Baden-Baden station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Riga is 2344 km. It takes approximately 22h 22m to drive from Lyon to Riga.

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

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

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1983+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Riga by plane, train, bus, train (TGV), 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LYS - RIX
7h 46m
$127–247
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane GVA - RIX
8h 9m
$122–315
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Stationbus
29h 44m
$387–742
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Baden-Badentrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to München Hbftrain 60
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
35h 50m
$409–910
Drive 2,344.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Rigacar 2,344.3 km
22h 22m
$422–610
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane TRN - RIX
12h 23m
$132–289
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Berlin Airport BERbus N1326 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
37h
$207–350
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Rīgabus
37h 4m
$281–470
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus RegioJet 95
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Rīgabus 848104
40h
$183–300

Lyon to Riga by train, foot, and bus

11Weekly Services

29h 44mAverage Duration

$387Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,828.3 km
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Riga, Latvia?

Lufthansa, Air Baltic, and two other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Baden-Baden, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 35h 50m.

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