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 40 - SFr 70 and takes 33h 55m.

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 110 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Bern. However, there are services departing from Riia and arriving at Bern Neufeld via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 55m.

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 which takes 27h 25m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 Polska sp.o.o, depart from Riia station.

Where does the Riga to Bern bus arrive?

Riga to Bern bus services, operated by Flixbus Polska sp.o.o, arrive at Praha station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Bern?

Bern is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 1:29 AM in Riga and 12:29 AM in Bern.

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.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 356+ 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 42m
CHF 115–294
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riia to Prahabus 000318
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Bern Neufeldbus
33h 55m
CHF 41–67
Bus, train
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 25m
CHF 281–466
Drive 2,049.2 km
1. Drive from Riga to Berncar 2,049.2 km
19h 56m
CHF 320–462
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Basel (BSL)plane RIX - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 31m
CHF 135–305
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 16m
CHF 122–281
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane RIX - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
9h 47m
CHF 109–337
Bus, train via Jelgava
1. Take the bus from Jelgava, station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
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 56m
CHF 274–456
Bus, train #2
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 112–275
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Riga to Hamburg Altonacar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Berncar
27h 42m
CHF 287–1,036

Riga to Bern by bus, foot, and train

15Weekly Services

27h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 281Cheapest Price

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

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

You can take a bus from Riia to Bern Neufeld via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 33h 55m.

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