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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Cologne is to bus which costs €100 - €260 and takes 31h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €85 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rīga and arriving at Köln. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 31h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Köln Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny and S+U Lichtenberg Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 49m.

How far is it from Riga to Cologne?

The distance between Riga and Cologne is 1341 km. The road distance is 1684 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 36m and costs €140 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Riga to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Cologne bus from?

Riga to Cologne bus services, operated by Ecolines RU, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Cologne?

The best way to get from Riga to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €430 and takes 30h 49m, you could also bus via Kaliningrad, which costs €130 - €260 and takes 30h 19m.

Where does the Riga to Cologne bus arrive?

Riga to Cologne bus services, operated by Ecolines RU, arrive at Kaliningrad Bus station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 2:48 AM in Riga and 1:48 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Riga to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Cologne is 1684 km. It takes approximately 17h 49m to drive from Riga to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RIX - DUS
5h 30m
€96–244
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane RIX - CGN
5h 6m
€87–377
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus N1224
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
25h 36m
€148–382
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Ic
4. Take the train from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 10
30h 49m
€217–422
Drive 1,684 km
1. Drive from Riga to Colognecar 1,684 km
17h 49m
€267–385
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RIX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 52m
€131–361
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane RIX - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 27m
€143–355
Bus via Kaliningrad
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Köln/Bonn Airportbus 909
30h 19m
€135–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Kölnbus 846421
31h 25m
€100–260

Riga to Cologne by bus and train

7Weekly Services

25h 36mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,340.7 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Cologne, Germany?

Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Köln Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, and S+U Lichtenberg Bhf in around 30h 49m.

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