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How to get fromMelbourne to RigaBy plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Riga by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Riga International Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane MEL - RIX
    26h 57m
    $820–2,320

  2. Fly to Vilnius Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane plane MEL - VNO
    2. Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain train
    31h 55m
    $590–1,548

  3. Fly to Helsinki Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane MEL - HEL
    2. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus
    34h 21m
    $723–2,669

  4. Fly to Tartu Ülenurme Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane plane MEL - TAY
    2. Take the train from Aardla to Riia raudteejaamtrain train
    41h 18m
    $888–2,454

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration25h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$475Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Riga, Latvia?

Emirates, Air Baltic, and four other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Riga International Airport (RIX) 3 times a day.

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