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

The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Riga is to bus which costs $45 - $150 and takes 21h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Riga is to train and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $85 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Magdeburg and Riga?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Magdeburg and arriving at Rīga. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 21h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Magdeburg and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Riga. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Rīgas via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, Kraków Główny, Kaunas and Kaišiadorys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 4m.

How far is it from Magdeburg to Riga?

The distance between Magdeburg and Riga is 1020 km. The road distance is 1188 km.

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

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Riga without a car is to bus which takes 21h 50m and costs $45 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Magdeburg to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Riga bus from?

Magdeburg to Riga bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Magdeburg station.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Riga train from?

Magdeburg to Riga train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Magdeburg to Riga?

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Riga is to bus which takes 21h 50m and costs $45 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 29h 4m.

Where does the Magdeburg to Riga bus arrive?

Magdeburg to Riga bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Rīga station.

What is the time difference between Magdeburg and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Magdeburg. It is currently 9:05 AM in Magdeburg and 10:05 AM in Riga.

Where does the Magdeburg to Riga train arrive?

Magdeburg to Riga train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Magdeburg to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Magdeburg to Riga is 1188 km. It takes approximately 16h 25m to drive from Magdeburg to Riga.

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

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Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1860+ hotels available in Riga.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Magdeburg to Riga by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BER - RIX
6h 25m
$86–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Rīgabus
21h 50m
$45–150
Train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Kraków Głównytrain 96 / ...
4. Take the train from Kraków Główny to Kaunastrain 144
5. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Rīgastrain 889
29h 4m
$116–235
Drive 1,188 km
1. Drive from Magdeburg to Rigacar 1,188 km
16h 25m
$214–309
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LEJ - RIX
7h 36m
$191–407
Train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HAJ - RIX
8h 14m
$125–366
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Stendal Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane HAM - RIX
7h 39m
$111–299
Bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Berlinbus Kyiv-Magdeburg / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
23h 20m

Magdeburg to Riga by bus

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21h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,020 km
Duration: 6h 25m

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

Ecolines operates a bus from Magdeburg to Rīga 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–150 and the journey takes 21h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Rīgas via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, Kraków Główny, Kaunas, and Kaišiadorys in around 29h 4m.

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