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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 90 - SFr 250 and takes 7h.

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 40m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Basel via Kaliningrad Bus station and Mannheim - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 50m.

How far is it from Riga to Basel?

The distance between Riga and Basel is 1536 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 which takes 25h 36m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Riga to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Basel bus from?

Riga to Basel bus services, operated by Ecolines RU, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Basel?

The best way to get from Riga to Basel is to fly which takes 7h and costs SFr 90 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 190 - SFr 290 and takes 41h 50m.

Where does the Riga to Basel bus arrive?

Riga to Basel bus services, operated by Ecolines RU, arrive at Kaliningrad Bus station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 11:07 PM in Riga and 10:07 PM in Basel.

Can I drive from Riga to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Basel is 2001 km. It takes approximately 18h 40m to drive from Riga to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Basel by plane, bus, train, 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 to Basel
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Basel (BSL)plane RIX - BSL
7h
CHF 92–245
Bus, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Karlsruhebus
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
32h 16m
CHF 77–209
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Frankfurttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
25h 36m
CHF 247–400
Drive 2,000.6 km
1. Drive from Riga to Baselcar 2,000.6 km
18h 40m
CHF 320–462
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane RIX - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 40m
CHF 110–285
Bus, train via Jelgava
1. Take the bus from Jelgava, station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Frankfurttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
27h 15m
CHF 244–386
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Mannheimbus 905
3. Take the bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Baselbus
41h 50m
CHF 198–289
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Riga to Hamburg Altonacar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
26h 51m
CHF 277–1,022

Riga to Basel by bus, foot, and train

15Weekly Services

25h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 247Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,536.1 km
Duration: 7h

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

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Basel via Kaliningrad Bus station and Mannheim - Bus Station in around 41h 50m.

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