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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Diest is to bus which costs €110 - €260 and takes 35h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Diest is to fly and train which takes 6h 19m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Diest?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Diest. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Diest via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Frankfurt and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 49m.

How far is it from Riga to Diest?

The distance between Riga and Diest is 1499 km. The road distance is 1798.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Diest without a car is to bus and train via Berlin which takes 28h 6m and costs €230 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Riga to Diest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Diest bus from?

Riga to Diest bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Rīga station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Diest train from?

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

Train or bus from Riga to Diest?

The best way to get from Riga to Diest is to train which takes 34h 49m and costs €320 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €260 and takes 35h 24m.

Where does the Riga to Diest bus arrive?

Riga to Diest bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Dusseldorf station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Diest?

Diest is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 9:22 AM in Riga and 8:22 AM in Diest.

Where does the Riga to Diest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Diest?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Diest is 1798 km. It takes approximately 19h 23m to drive from Riga to Diest.

Where can I stay near Diest?

There are 451+ hotels available in Diest.

Riga to Diest - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Riga and Diest?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Diest. However, there are services departing from Rīga and arriving at Diest Atheneum via Düsseldorf central bus station, Maastricht Station perron D and Hasselt Station perron 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 24m.

There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Diest by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane RIX - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Diesttrain
6h 19m
€108–257
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
28h 6m
€235–521
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Ic
4. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Frankfurttrain 15 / ...
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
6. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Diesttrain Ic / ...
34h 49m
€322–723
Drive 1,798.1 km
1. Drive from Riga to Diestcar 1,798.1 km
19h 23m
€279–402
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 Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Diesttrain
7h 43m
€121–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Dusseldorfbus 846421
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Maastrichtbus 181 / ...
35h 24m
€117–254
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraalbus
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Diesttrain Ic / ...
35h 43m
€135–287

Riga to Diest by bus and train

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28h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,498.5 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Diest, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Diest via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Frankfurt, and Brussels-Nord in around 34h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rīga to Diest Atheneum via Düsseldorf central bus station, Maastricht, Maastricht Station perron D, Hasselt Station perron 16, and Hasselt Station perron 9 in around 35h 24m.

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