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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Riga is to bus which costs $140 - $250 and takes 27h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $110 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Riga?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Riga, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Riga. However, there are services departing from Muenchen Hbf and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 14m.

How far is it from Munich to Riga?

The distance between Munich and Riga is 1299 km. The road distance is 1649.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Riga without a car is to train which takes 26h 14m and costs $190 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Munich to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Riga bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Munich to Riga train from?

Munich to Riga train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Muenchen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Munich to Riga?

The best way to get from Munich to Riga is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $110 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $550 and takes 26h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 27h 25m.

Where does the Munich to Riga bus arrive?

Munich to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Munich and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Munich. It is currently 2:47 AM in Munich and 3:47 AM in Riga.

Where does the Munich to Riga train arrive?

Munich to Riga train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Warszawa Wschodnia station.

Can I drive from Munich to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Riga is 1649 km. It takes approximately 17h 17m to drive from Munich to Riga.

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

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

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 2081+ hotels available in Riga.

Munich to Riga - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 6 ways to get from Munich to Riga by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
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1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane MUC - RIX
5h 11m
$119–273
Train
1. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
3. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
26h 14m
$197–508
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1230
27h 25m
$140–250
Drive 1,649.4 km
1. Drive from Munich to Rigacar 1,649.4 km
17h 17m
$297–429
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Rīgabus 848104
29h 54m
$237–796
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Magdeburg Hbfcartrain Uex 2026
2. Drive from Magdeburg Hbf to Rigacar
22h 40m
$323–441

Munich to Riga by train

7Weekly Trains

26h 14mAverage Duration

$197Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,299.4 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Riga International Airport (RIX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Muenchen Hbf to Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius in around 26h 14m.

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