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 80 - SFr 240 and takes 7h 5m.

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 33m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 320.

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 40h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Basel. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, S Ostbahnhof and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 4m.

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 via Berlin which takes 26h 56m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m 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.

Where do I catch the Riga to Basel train from?

Riga to Basel train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Basel?

The best way to get from Riga to Basel is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 280 - SFr 650 and takes 33h 4m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 330 and takes 40h 40m.

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 9:15 AM in Riga and 8:15 AM in Basel.

Where does the Riga to Basel train arrive?

Riga to Basel train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.

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 1326+ 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 5m
CHF 84–237
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Frankfurttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
26h 56m
CHF 228–675
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ic
4. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 12 / ...
5. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
33h 4m
CHF 280–635
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 33m
CHF 131–313
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Karlsruhebus
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
32h 16m
CHF 135–300
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
40h 40m
CHF 184–329
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Riga to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
26h 29m
CHF 276–381

Riga to Basel by bus and train

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26h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 228Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,536.1 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

Lufthansa, Air Baltic, and three other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Basel Bad Bf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, S Ostbahnhof, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 33h 4m.

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