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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Basel is to bus and train which costs SFr 110 - SFr 200 and takes 32h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Basel is to fly and train which takes 6h 41m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 270.

How far is it from Riga to Basel?

The distance between Riga and Basel is 1535 km. The road distance is 2000.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Basel without a car is to bus and train via Berlin which takes 25h 56m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Riga to Basel, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Riga and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 6:01 AM in Riga and 5:01 AM in Basel.

Can I drive from Riga to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Basel is 2001 km. It takes approximately 18h 34m to drive from Riga to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

Riga to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and night train

There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Basel by plane, bus, train, car, night train, 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 to Basel
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Basel (BSL)RIX - BSL
6h 57m
CHF 79–246
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Frankfurt82 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
25h 56m
CHF 113–373
Drive 2,000.6 km
1. Drive from Riga to Basel2,000.6 km
18h 34m
CHF 318–460
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)RIX - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 41m
CHF 112–265
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Karlsruhe
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
32h 14m
CHF 110–200
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus station
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Heilbronn Central bus station905
3. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Basel SbbNj
41h 37m
CHF 217–534
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Riga to Hamburg Altona
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Lörrach Hbf
27h 1m
CHF 277–1,021

Riga to Basel by bus and train

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25h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,535.1 km
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Basel, Switzerland?

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and four other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Basel (BSL) twice daily.

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