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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 130 - SFr 240 and takes 33h 50m.

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 120 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Bern via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 50m.

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 27h 23m 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 bus from?

Riga to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

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.

Train or bus from Riga to Bern?

The best way to get from Riga to Bern is to train which takes 34h and costs SFr 430 - SFr 1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 240 and takes 33h 50m.

Where does the Riga to Bern bus arrive?

Riga to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Bern?

Bern is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 10:21 AM in Riga and 9:21 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 57m to drive from Riga to Bern.

How do I get a bus ticket from Riga to Bern?

Book your Riga to Bern bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 139+ hotels available in Bern.

Riga to Bern - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 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 125–334
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 30m
CHF 117–327
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 SBBtrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
27h 23m
CHF 257–758
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 436–1,165
Drive 2,049.2 km
1. Drive from Riga to Berncar 2,049.2 km
19h 57m
CHF 326–470
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 124–346
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 165–371
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N1230
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bernbus FlixBus N872
33h 50m
CHF 135–236
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 Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus 399
3. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Basel, Bahnhofbus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
34h 51m
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 2m
CHF 290–401

Riga to Bern by bus, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

27h 23mAverage Duration

CHF 257Cheapest 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Bern via Nuremberg central bus station in around 33h 50m.

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