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 - €240 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 5m and costs €65 - €280.

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 Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Köln Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny and S Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 18m.

How far is it from Riga to Cologne?

The distance between Riga and Cologne is 1314 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 23h 37m and costs €180 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m 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, depart from Rīga station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Cologne train from?

Riga to Cologne train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Cologne?

The best way to get from Riga to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €65 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €550 and takes 30h 18m, you could also bus via Kaliningrad, which costs €150 - €290 and takes 30h 35m.

Where does the Riga to Cologne bus arrive?

Riga to Cologne bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Köln station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 4:15 PM in Riga and 3:15 PM 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 48m to drive from Riga to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1820+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Riga to Cologne by plane, bus, train, or car

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 Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane RIX - CGN
5h 5m
€70–275
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
23h 37m
€186–398
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru 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 S Ostbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
30h 18m
€247–542
Drive 1,684 km
1. Drive from Riga to Colognecar 1,684 km
17h 48m
€262–378
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RIX - DUS
5h 43m
€101–249
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
6h 7m
€119–314
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 Airport-Zaventem to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 46m
€132–321
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane RIX - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
8h 24m
€122–328
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 35m
€158–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Kölnbus 846421
31h 25m
€100–240

Riga to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

23h 37mAverage Duration

€186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,314 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

Ryanair, Air Baltic, and Eurowings fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Köln Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, and S Ostbahnhof in around 30h 18m.

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