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

The cheapest way to get from Oslo to Riga is to train and fly which costs $70 - $330 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oslo to Riga is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $60 - $210.

Is there a direct train between Oslo and Riga?

No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Riga. However, there are services departing from Oslo S and arriving at Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Göteborg Centralstation, Koebenhavn H, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Warszawa Wschodnia and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 50m.

How far is it from Oslo to Riga?

The distance between Oslo and Riga is 885 km.

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

The best way to get from Oslo to Riga without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 20h 34m and costs $110 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Oslo to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Riga train from?

Oslo to Riga train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Oslo S station.

What is the time difference between Oslo and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Oslo. It is currently 10:04 PM in Oslo and 11:04 PM in Riga.

Where does the Oslo to Riga train arrive?

Oslo to Riga train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Göteborg Centralstation.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1949+ hotels available in Riga.

Oslo to Riga - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, car

There are 7 ways to get from Oslo to Riga by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, 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.

Train to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly
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1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane OSL - RIX
4h 48m
$61–202
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Stockholm Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Stockholm City station to Nynäshamn stationtrain
3. Take the ferry from Nynashamn farjeterminal to Ventspils Ferryferry 0
4. Take the bus from Ventspils AO to Rīgas SAObus
20h 34m
$119–265
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Oslo Bussterminal to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus 877 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Tallinnferry
3. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Esplanādebus
34h 18m
$145–283
Train
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
3. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
4. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Warszawa Wschodniatrain 419 / ...
5. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
6. Take the train from Vilnius to Rīgas Centrālā stacijatrain 889
42h 50m
$634–1,261
Train to Sandefjord Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Sandefjord stasjontrain
2. Fly from Sandefjord Airport (TRF) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane TRF - RIX
6h 49m
$74–325
Train, ferry, bus via Oslo Central Station
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 70
2. Take the train from Stockholm City station to Nynäshamn stationtrain
3. Take the ferry from Nynashamn farjeterminal to Ventspils Ferryferry 0
4. Take the bus from Ventspils AO to Rīgas SAObus
20h 44m
$155–331
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Oslo to Karlshamncar
2. Take the car ferry from Karlshamn to Klaipedacarferry
3. Drive from Klaipeda to Rigacar
17h 46m
$196–430

Oslo to Riga by train, taxi, ferry, foot, and bus

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20h 34mAverage Duration

$119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 885.5 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Oslo, Norway and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a train from Oslo S to Rīgas Centrālā stacija via Göteborg Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Warszawa Wschodnia, and Vilnius in around 42h 50m.

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