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 290 and takes 8h 22m.

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 42m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 290.

How far is it from Riga to Bern?

The distance between Riga and Bern is 1619 km. The road distance is 2049.8 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 and costs SFr 140 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Riga to Bern, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Riga and Bern?

Bern is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 11:26 PM in Riga and 10:26 PM in Bern.

Can I drive from Riga to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Bern is 2050 km. It takes approximately 19h 49m to drive from Riga to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 331+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 8 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)RIX - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
6h 42m
CHF 120–283
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Basel (BSL)RIX - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
8h 45m
CHF 104–292
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Frankfurt82 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB20 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
28h
CHF 143–400
Drive 2,049.8 km
1. Drive from Riga to Bern2,049.8 km
19h 49m
CHF 326–471
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)RIX - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
8h 22m
CHF 118–283
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Karlsruhe
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
33h 55m
CHF 134–244
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus station
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminal399
3. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Bus Terminal SAB to Winterthur Lagerhausstrasse
4. Take the train from Winterthur to BernIc1 / ...
35h 59m
CHF 233–317
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Riga to Hamburg Altona
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Lörrach Hbf
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Bern
27h 52m
CHF 291–1,041

Riga to Bern by bus and train

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28hAverage Duration

CHF 143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,619.4 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Riga to Bern. However, you can take the line 22 bus to Rīgas lidosta, walk to Riga International Airport (RIX) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, then take the train to Bern. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Bern via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, S Messe Nord/ZOB, S Südkreuz Bhf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 28h.

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