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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Bern is to fly and train which costs SFr 110 - SFr 350 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Bern is to fly and train which takes 6h 36m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Bern. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Bern via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny and Berlin Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h.

How far is it from Riga to Bern?

The distance between Riga and Bern is 1619 km. The road distance is 2049.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Bern without a car is to bus and train via Berlin which takes 28h 46m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Riga to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Bern train from?

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

What is the time difference between Riga and Bern?

Bern is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 6:55 AM in Riga and 5:55 AM in Bern.

Where does the Riga to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Bern is 2049 km. It takes approximately 19h 56m to drive from Riga to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 371+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Riga to Bern by plane, train, bus, 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 Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane RIX - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 36m
CHF 141–351
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Basel (BSL)plane RIX - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 35m
CHF 114–346
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 SBBtrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
28h 46m
CHF 256–773
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 Berlin Ostbahnhof to Berntrain Ice
34h
CHF 441–1,165
Drive 2,049.2 km
1. Drive from Riga to Berncar 2,049.2 km
19h 56m
CHF 331–478
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane RIX - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
8h 14m
CHF 151–401
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Karlsruhebus
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
33h 43m
CHF 165–407
Bus, train #2
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
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
42h 6m
CHF 213–430
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Riga to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Berncar
27h 20m
CHF 292–403

Riga to Bern by bus and train

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28h 46mAverage Duration

CHF 256Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,619.4 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Bern via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, and Berlin Ostbahnhof in around 34h.

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