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 230 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 33m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 320.

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 25h 34m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 650.

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 train from?

Riga to Basel train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.

Train, 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 80 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 280 - SFr 650 and takes 33h 25m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 33h 25m.

What is the time difference between Riga and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 2:20 AM in Riga and 1:20 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 576+ hotels available in Basel.

Riga to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

Q: 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 Riga-Pasazieru 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 25m.

There are 9 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 83–230
Bus, train via Berlin
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 34m
CHF 220–647
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru 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 25m
CHF 280–635
Drive 2,000.6 km
1. Drive from Riga to Baselcar 2,000.6 km
18h 40m
CHF 316–456
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 123–311
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RIX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
8h 8m
CHF 110–350
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Karlsruhebus
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
32h 16m
CHF 134–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus 399
3. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Basel, Bahnhofbus
33h 25m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Riga to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
26h 36m
CHF 274–377

Riga to Basel by bus, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

25h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 220Cheapest 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 four other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Basel (BSL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Basel Bad Bf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, S Ostbahnhof, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 33h 25m.

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