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 100 - SFr 260 and takes 8h 16m.

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 280.

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 150 - SFr 440.

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 9:46 PM in Riga and 8:46 PM 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.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 340+ 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 122–275
Bus, train #2
cheapest
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 97–256
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 158–437
Drive 2,049.2 km
1. Drive from Riga to Berncar 2,049.2 km
19h 56m
CHF 321–464
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 103–286
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 104–258
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 105–393
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 / ...
29h 1m
CHF 183–461
Bus, train #3
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 Airport Bus Terminal SAB to Winterthur Lagerhausstrassebus
4. Take the train from Winterthur to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
35h 59m
CHF 225–328
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 288–1,037

Riga to Bern by bus, foot, and train

15Weekly Services

27h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 158Cheapest 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 Airport BER, Flughafen BER, S Südkreuz Bhf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 27h 25m.

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