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 €50 - €100 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 €70 - €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 four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 31h 25m.

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 23h 37m and costs €120 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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.

Bus or fly from Riga to Cologne?

The best way to get from Riga to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €95 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 31h 25m.

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 1:01 AM in Riga and 12:01 AM in Cologne.

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.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1785+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 9 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 47m
€98–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Kölnbus 846421
31h 25m
€50–100
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
€126–275
Drive 1,684 km
1. Drive from Riga to Colognecar 1,684 km
17h 49m
€257–371
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane RIX - CGN
5h 6m
€71–271
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 16m
€115–287
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 to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
8h 25m
€120–357
Bus, train via Jelgava
1. Take the bus from Jelgava, station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Wuppertal Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
24h 58m
€161–252
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
31h 35m
€195–261

Riga to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

15Weekly Services

23h 37mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,340.7 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Ecolines operates a bus from Rīga to Köln 4 times a week. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 31h 25m.

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