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 4m and costs €75 - €290.

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 45m.

How far is it from Riga to Cologne?

The distance between Riga and Cologne is 1341 km. The road distance is 1684.1 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 14m and costs €210 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 28m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €700 and takes 30h 45m, you could also bus via Kaliningrad, which costs €150 - €280 and takes 30h 29m.

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 5:13 AM in Riga and 4:13 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?

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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 Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RIX - DUS
5h 28m
€101–248
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane RIX - CGN
5h 4m
€78–290
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Poznan, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Eic / ...
3. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
23h 14m
€212–587
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 45m
€247–702
Drive 1,684.1 km
1. Drive from Riga to Colognecar 1,684.1 km
17h 49m
€266–384
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RIX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train
7h 51m
€131–391
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 Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
8h
€119–309
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
€136–381
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 29m
€158–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Kölnbus 846421
31h 25m
€100–260

Riga to Cologne by bus and train

7Weekly Services

23h 14mAverage Duration

€212Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,340.7 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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) 5 times a day. 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 45m.

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